| Issue ID | 832965 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10370664 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/05/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My nissan xterra has a problem with the fuel gauge sensor. The sensor reading comes and goes and i have even ran out of gas once. There was a recall out on this for immediate repairs and one that gave an extended mileage warranty to 72,000 miles. I called nissan in may 2010, and was told that they were still dealing with getting the correct part and to call back in a few months. I was around 66,000 miles at that time. I had a friend at work who had the same problem and he had it into the dealer 4 times and it wasn't until around september when it got fixed with the right part. So knowing that, that is when i called in since i knew they had the correct part. I took it in for the fuel gauge and front crash sensor recalls, and they only fixed the one. Nissan told me that the fuel gauge recall for my vehicle was only good til 72,000 miles, and i was over that. I don't believe this is fair since i was trying to get it fixed and i was under that mileage in may, but while waiting on nissan to get it right, from may to september, i obviously put on more miles and it put me over. Now they say they wont cover it. This is not my fault, and other xterras with this issue are getting this covered, i feel that i am entitled to the same. Thanks |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLLINSVILLE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08W85CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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