2001 Nissan Frontier Tank Assembly Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
What owners report
- fuel sending · 5 records
- sending unit · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tank Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier crew cab. The contact stated that after refueling, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed a fracture in the fuel tank, which would require replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 105,000. ....updated 06/18/12 *bf…
ODI 10459886
Tank Assembly
LEAK IN GAS TANK. *TR
ODI 10210769
Tank Assembly
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph, the flange was severely rusted, and caused gasoline to leak. Prior to the incident, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined the gasoline tank had to be changed. The gas tank had rusted. Updated 11/30/06. *jb
ODI 10171693
Tank Assembly
Fuel sending unit replaced due to corrosion build up around fuel sending area. Replaced by dealer several times, oem part proved defective each time. Finally received recall notice from nissan that corrosion build up was causing the fuel sending unit to fail in areas that use salt on the road. Today, 9/10/04 dealer had to replace fuel sending unit again(with recall approved fuel sending unit) and now tells me that…
ODI 10090801
Tank Assembly
While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel was leaking from underneath the vehicle, and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10083746
Tank Assembly
I have a three year old (2001) nissan frontier xe quad cab. The gas tank has corroded through in this short period of time. Although nissan has picked up the cost of the part, i was still responsible for the labor costs. I admire their willingness to pay for the part; however, a safety issue such as this might warrant an investigation and a possible recall. It seems as if a gas tank should be the most secure part on…
ODI 10068107
Tank Assembly
I have had multiple unplanned service visits. My nissan frontier sc is 18 months old. The gas tank needed to be replaced due to improper internal geometry. This caused fuel to gush out of the tank after filling...certainly a safety hazard. The fuel level indication instrument showed incorrect fuel level and needed to be replaced. This is not necessarily a safety issue, but is still an issue, nonetheless. An abs…
ODI 10000585
Tank Assembly
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 747995
Tank Assembly
When filling up the gas tank gas spitted back out. Driver stated it took about 15 minutes to fill the gas tank, and gas had to be put in very slowly. *ak
ODI 10052278