| Issue ID | 835541 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10373259 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/08/08 |
| 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 the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty although it was full. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they were aware of the problem but offered no other assistance. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel gauge was defective. The vehicle was repaired in 2008 under warranty but the failure occurred again. The vehicle was not repaired again. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIRAMAR, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U85CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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