| Issue ID | 788799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10329278 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/10/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. While driving at 35 mph, the contact stated that the fuel sensor failed and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer stated that the failure was caused by the contact putting a locking gas cap on the vehicle; they would offer no further assistance. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The current mileage was 131,737. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | READING, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08W45CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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