| Issue ID | 1311376 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10897896 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/08/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In 2010, nissan recalled many 2006 and 2008 nissan pathfinders (10v-075) for a fuel gauge inaccuracy issue, where the gauge would "show that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is actually empty." oddly, nissan then sent out an ntb (ntb07-069d) later in 2010 to remedy the same issue on many more nissan models, including 2005-2008 pathfinders. Why this defect initially deserved a recall and then only a less noticeable ntb is unclear. Our own 2007 pathfinder was apparently was not included in the recall, but it has developed exactly the same fuel sensor problem. This suggests that nissan failed to fully recall all models affected by the fuel sensor defect, and the subsequent ntb (the warranty for which has already passed) provided no protection for the problem when it developed. I do not understand why nissan would recall only a few models affected by this defect and ignore the fact that the defect was present in many more models. I also don't understand why nhtsa would allow such a partial recall. Why would a recall only apply to some of the affected vehicles? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18WX7CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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