| Issue ID | 778918 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10321330 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/01/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Faulty fuel level sensor in my 2007 nissan xterra does not give an accurate reading of the fuel remaining in the car. I have run out of gas while driving at 40+ mph even though gas gauge indicated that there was 1/4 tank remaining. Nissan has issued a recall for some 2006 and 2008 xterra's with the same problem but has refused to correct the issue in all xterra's. I called nissan consumer affairs and was told that i'd have to wait and see. I called the dealership and was advised to buy an extended warranty, drive the car for 30 days and then have it fixed "for free" and, when i indicated that the fuel level sensor prevents me from getting the car inspected, was advised to drive it illegally. I have been told that repairs cost between $600 - $800 and that depending on the conditions of the recall i may not get reimbursed for repairing a malfunction that nissan has acknowledged exists in the xterra. I would encourage you to pressure nissan to extent the recall to all vehicles experiencing this issue as it seems they are trying to limit their cost. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08U37CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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