| Issue ID | 786362 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10327287 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/04/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 4/16/2010 i filled up my 2007 nissan xterra 4x4 with gas. When i started the engine i noticed the fuel gauge only read 1/2 tank and that the "service engine soon" lamp was on. The light has remained on since and i have had to reset the trip mileage everytime i refuel so that i don't run out of gas. I called the dealer and they said most likely it is the fuel level sensor and that they would have to drop the tank and replace the sensor/pump assembly. Fine i said, then they told me it would cost around $600, not fine. I decided to shop around because the price was too high. While doing some research online i found out that this is a very common problem and was the cause for recalls on the '02-'03 xterras. If this was a recall in earlier models why has it not been fixed in the later models. I am very upset and do not want to be ripped off for a malfunctioning part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54215 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08W17CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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