1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

7
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 pump · 7 records
  • fuel tank · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 11, 2012 · 90,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Engine stopped while on highway. Unable to restart. On checking vehicle, discovered water in fuel tank. After removing fuel tank from vehicle, noticed, access to fuel tank from top severely corroded. The fuel tank is located directly below space between cab of truck and bed. This allows water to enter through the space. The access to the tank has a raised ring and a groove that runs around the ring, which allows…

    ODI 10451575

  • January 9, 2012 · 121,900 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vehicle had since stalled while driving on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new fuel pump. The contact stated that the…

    ODI 10447264

  • June 1, 2011 · 110,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    I purchased my nissan frontier from a nissan dealer "as is" which was fine til the first time i filled it up. The smell of gas made me pull over right away. Couldn't find or see a leak but sure could smell it. Shortly after check engine light goes on. Had a mechanic look at it to find fuel is leaking from the top of the fuel tank. I see i'm not the only person to complain about it. Hopefully someone will investigate…

    ODI 10550944

  • May 18, 2011 · 91,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns 2001 nissan frontier. The contact stated that she was stopped at a traffic light and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the fuel sending unit. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v230000 (fuel system,…

    ODI 10459191

  • March 9, 2010 · 107,700 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    1. My 2001 nissan frontier se's engine suddenly died with no warning. It would not start and i verified that there was in fact gas in the tank. I expected it to be the fuel pump that failed. I had the vehicle towed at my expense to a garage of my choice. 2. I decided to check online to see what recalls might be due on the vehicle. There were a few recalls, but recall id # 5971 which is a recall of the fuel sending…

    ODI 10320185

  • February 15, 2010 · 82,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    I was never told about a recall on my 2001 nissan frontier pickup truck relating to the fuel pump. It caused my fuel pump to fail and my engine shut down while i was driving. I want to know why i can't take any action? *tr

    ODI 10311162

  • June 30, 2008 · 999,999 miles

    Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline

    My 2001 nissan frontier has had five recalls. The recall that i am unsatisfied with is related to the fuel system: the nov. 2002 recall of the fuel storage tank and the may 2004 recall of the fuel pump. These repairs are pending and have been since june 30, 2008. The fuel tank is unavailable and has been for 108 days, as of today oct. 15. It has been inoperable and has been at the dealer since june 30. Original…

    ODI 10245548