| Issue ID | 690145 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10239904 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/11/07 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the fuel gauge was very erratic. Even if the gas tank was full, the needle would remain at 3/4 or half way. The dealer diagnosed the failure and found an error code, which meant that the fuel pump sending unit was defective. The fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. Through research, the contact discovered a very common failure with nissan vehicles; however, no recalls have been issued for this defect. The vehicle has not been repaired and nissan stated that the contact would be responsible. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 58,000. Updated 09/24/08. *lj updated 09/30/08. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U55CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 14/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DICK SMITH NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | COLUMBIA |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29229 |