| Issue ID | 800684 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10342085 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/05/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While adding gasoline to the fuel tank, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge would not indicate the correct amount of gasoline. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. A diagnostic test was not performed. The failure mileage was 39000 and the current mileage was 41000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08U26CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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