| Issue ID | 1571634 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11219075 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/10/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle ran out of fuel even though the fuel tank had more than a half tank of fuel. The failure occurred without warning. When the fuel tank was filled up at the fuel station, the fuel gauge indicated empty and the fuel tank icon illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to dick smith nissan of columbia (803-256-6600, located at 9940 two notch rd, columbia, sc 29223) where the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The contact stated that "the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank needed to be replaced". The diagnostic test was not performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | IRMO, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08U46CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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