Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 398
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 12
- Years with records
- 2000–2011
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 398 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- fuel gauge · 60 records
- fuel tank · 39 records
- engine light · 34 records
- check engine · 32 records
- sending unit · 27 records
- fuel sending · 24 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 194 |
| 60–100k mi | 116 |
| 100–150k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicles repairs. *ld *js
ODI 11220112
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge recall. Nissan has a recall on the fuel gauge for the 2006 frontier but it does not include my vin. My fuel gauge has exactly the issues in the recall. My vin is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11060890
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the oil pan and fuel tank failed due to corrosion. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also observed an abnormal odor of fuel near the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer where it was determined that the parts needed to be replaced. The oil pan was replaced, but the fuel tank was not replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10904515
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. When starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge provided inaccurate readings. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/12/16*lj updated 02/17/16.*jb
ODI 10794333
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel System, Other
2005 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to fuel sending unit problem. *smd the consumer stated the fuel sending unit should be replaced by nissan, regardless of what month the vehicle was manufactured. The consumer stated it was obvious the same part was used on vehicles throughout the entire manufacturing process. According to the invoice, the fuel gauge would not read full. *jb
ODI 10760509
Fuel System, Gasoline
In 2014 the fuel sending unit attached to the fuel tank had a 3-4 inch gap. Excessive fuel smell (health, environmental and fire hazard). A similar report was made in: receipt date: may 24, 2004 > nhtsa campaign number: 04v230000 > component(s): fuel system, gasoline these incidents may be connected and still occurring i have photos and documentation from the repair made by a nissan dealer available upon request.…
ODI 10650003
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge shows empty when its full or vise versa. Gauge does not work because fuel tank has warped and float wont read it properly. Nissan is aware of their problem but nissan in reno nv wants $400.00 to fix it. Their faulty parts and they wont stand behind them. Weak. *tr
ODI 10598677
Fuel System, Gasoline
My "service engine soon" light came on. A code read said it was my fuel sending unit. There was a recall for the issue but nissan customer support said my vin was not covered. They did not explain why but upon my follow up, they said they would investigate if they could help/assist with the repair costs. They required the code read from the dealer (which i did and they confirmed it was the fuel sending unit). They…
ODI 10594430