| Issue ID | 646805 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10204843 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/10/07 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 56000 miles my cars computer and fuel gauge decided to malfunction. I filled the car up with gas and immediately the check engine light came on. The fuel gauge will not go below 1/2 tank. After taking it to the dealer it is a fuel sending unit that is not covered under warranty and is a $400 repair. This car is less than 2 years old and now i am having to spend $400 so i can tell if i have gas! Updated 12/31/07 *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U85CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | WILMINGTON NISSAN |
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