| Issue ID | 801239 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10342578 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/06/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect reading. The contact stated that she did not know how much fuel was in the vehicle because the fuel gauge indicator would constantly move. The failure became worse over time and the vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer who stated that her vehicle was not included in any fuel system recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 460,000. The vin was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COCONUT CREEK, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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