| Issue ID | 778957 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10321346 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/03/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact was driving approximately between 30-40 mph. A warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The fuel gauge displayed "empty". The failure occurred at any fuel level capacity. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions. The failure was contributed to the fuel gauge sending unit. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 05/11/10. *lj updated 6/1/10 *cn the consumer stated a recall was issued for the 2006 models and up, however the 2005 was not included. The consumer stated the same part was used for the 2066 and newer models. Updated 07/07/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U45CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 13/01/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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