| Issue ID | 828802 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10366802 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/08/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Our nissan pathfinder 2006, fuel level indication fluctuates so that we don't know the true fuel remaining. By filling the gas tank and recording the mileage, we can monitor distance traveled to estimate when the tank will be empty. We also have a service light indication, which i had read by my local mechanic, code # p0463, which says its a "fuel level sensor a circuit high input." he says i need to have my fuel tank removed to replace the sending unit located on top of the fuel tank. The dealer wants to charge me $90 for diagnostics, and then it will cost $150 for parts and $500 in labor, total bill $740. I plan to do it myself, parts on line for $98. 95, to save $650. I just hope i don't blow-up myself and our house while trying to repair this issue. Also, car will not pass inspection until service light is extinguished (due by end of november). Vin # [xxx] it has 57,000 miles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MECHANICVILLE , NY |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18W26CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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