| Issue ID | 1190160 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10724262 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | TITAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/05/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was on my way home from work when my low fuel indicator light came on; my gauge showed approximately 1/8 remaining. This was normal, and the point where the low fuel light normally turned on. The next morning, on my way to work, the light turned off and the needle showed just over 1/8 tank. This was also normal for the light to switch on and off as the level teetered around the switch point. A few miles into my trip, the needle jumped to around 1/4 tank, which was not necessarily normal, but i had no reason to question the level based on the previous accuracy of my gauge. Halfway to work i lost power, and had to pull over on a busy highway. My truck would not start, although it still showed 1/4 tank remaining. I did an internet search on my phone for /2004 titan fuel gauge problem/ and immediately got rashes of hits for descriptions exactly like mine where their titans showed 1/4 tank remaining, but ran out of fuel. After walking a 4 mile round-trip to the nearest gas station and back, i put gas in the tank, and drove to work. After a quick internet search i found a recall nhtsa# 10v074000 for 2005-2009 titans (mine is a 2004) and nissan service bulletin el08-013a for 2004-2009 titans. I was told by the dealership and nissan america that my vehicle is not included in the recall, and will not be covered. I am fine with a fuel sensor failing after 186,000 miles and not being covered, but not if identical vehicles (2005-2009) with identical hardware are being recalled and recognized as having safety issues. The internet is full of people complaining about this issue on their 2004 titans, and they need to be included in the recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 186000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELKO, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AA07B24NXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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