| Issue ID | 818188 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10356985 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 05/03/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the engine light came on and the fuel gauge suddenly dropped to empty, when it actually had about one quarter tank. The failure seems to be intermittent but is becoming progressively worse. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated there was nothing they could do. The contact stated that the failure defect is the fuel tank sensor. The vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileage was approximately 62,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ELLIOT CITY , MD |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18W15CXXXXXX |
| 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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