| Issue ID | 783551 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10325136 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/02/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph with a half a tank of gasoline in the fuel tank. Suddenly, the fuel gauge displayed empty. The check engine and the fuel tank warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failures occurred after the fuel tank was consumed to the half tank capacity level; however, after a few days the fuel gauge adjusted to the correct reading. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 65,000. The current mileage was 71,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ISSAQUAH, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18W56CXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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