| Issue ID | 778144 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10320651 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/12/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. There was a faulty fuel sensor that caused the fuel gauge to display inaccurate information. The failure only occurred when the fuel tank was full and the fuel gauge displayed that it was empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised him that the repair cost would be $500. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic for $273. When he called the nissan manufacturer he was told that there were no related recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 48,014. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48014 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CONWAY, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06W45CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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