| Issue ID | 774831 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10317981 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/11/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel sensor in the fuel tank failed which also affects the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge may indicate that the fuel tank was full; however, it could actually be empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after a diagnostic test and they informed her that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The repair cost was $700 and there were no recalls or related warranties for her model year vehicle. The nissan manufacturer was called and informed her that there was nothing they could. The failure mileage was 56,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEVITTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08W75CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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