| Issue ID | 812640 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10352366 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/11/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that when refueling the fuel tank, the fuel level gauge would not read the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle until fifty miles later. The check engine light would illuminate during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel gauge would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000 and the current mileage was approximately 87,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SMYRNA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U05CXXXXXX |
| 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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