| Issue ID | 878892 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10422816 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/08/09 |
| 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 fuel sending unit failed and would not register the accurate amount of fuel that was actually in the vehicle. The failure caused the check engine warning light to illuminate. The fuel tank would read full when it was actually empty or low on fuel. The failure began two years ago. The dealer advised the contact that his vin was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 142,034. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RANCHO SANTA FE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U15CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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