| Issue ID | 749338 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10293781 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/10/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After fueling to a full tank, i noticed the gas gauge did not budge off the 1/4 mark for 20+ miles. Ever-so slowly, the gauge finally read "f" but the check engine light came on. After diagnostics revealed the error code po463 and a bit of research/elbow grease, the problem came down to the fuel sensor unit. It seems that this is a common problem, with quite the number of complaints across the internet. This issue is constant after every fueling. Worse, the levels are inaccurate and could cause damage to the fuel pump by running to empty. The only safe way i can operate my vehicle is by meticulously eyeing the odometer. My vehicle has less than 50k miles. I can only hope the warranty covers this faulty part, because my research indicates a cost of $300-$600 for repairs. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUMMERVILLE, SC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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