2005 Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 111
- 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 gauge · 60 records
- sending unit · 42 records
- fuel sending · 34 records
- engine light · 32 records
- fuel level · 29 records
- service engine · 29 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 55 |
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
My nissan frontier truck's "check engine soon" light appeared. The warning was dtc p0463. It corresponds with nissan's technical bulletin el07-027b, reference ntb07-069b. Nissan extended the warranty to 9/24/11 and 72,000 miles or less. My vehicle's mileage is at 32,500 miles. Nissan recognized that it had a problem with the fuel level sending unit. They even extended the warranty for it. Unfortunately, i don't…
ODI 10588400
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving on highway around 9 pm at 65 mph. The engine stopped i was able to pull off the highway and come to a safe stop. I had run out of fuel ,the fuel gauge indicated 1/8 tank of fuel left. The check engine light came on. I got fuel and drove it home. Hooked the truck to a scanner code p0463 fuel level sensor circuit high input. I believe there is a recall for this same problem on other nissan vehicles. The dealer…
ODI 10596248
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Passing other vehicle on i-45 towards downtown at approximately 70 mph the engine experienced intermittent stalling. I was in danger to crash others with problems to get our of the high speed lines. At that moment the engine totally stalled ,. Finally i was able to reach the extreme right line and pull out waiting for a complete stop. I tried to restart the engine but no help. I did not believe it but wanted be sure…
ODI 10557638
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2005 nissan frontier le 4x4 recorded a p0463 (fuel level sensor circuit high input) earlier this week. It cleared came back once, and now is constant. After filling the tank, the fuel gauge took approximately 20 minutes to register full. Now my fuel gauge does not work at all- it simply displays zero fuel present in the tank. I've already ran out of fuel once this week, on the highway. I've contacted a local…
ODI 10556855
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel sensor & gauge malfunctioned; nissan acknowledged the defective part, but will not replace. They doubled the warranty of the part, but i fall outside the "years owned" guidelines. Nonetheless, i feel nissan should repair the item for free since it's been determined to be a faulty part on many vehicles and could be a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10532491
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
The vehicle shut off on the hwy. This happened twice on different days. The vehicle was going at a 60-65 miles per hour speed and it shut off. I cost to the side of the hwy and turned the truck back on. *tr
ODI 10521103
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have had my 2005 nissan frontier for 3 months and the fuel sending unit has gone out. I have been researching all it has happened to many of the owners. It is not right for the nissan to place faulting parts and make the owners pay between $400 and $700 to repair it. *tr
ODI 10456194
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge inaccuracy - nissan chose not to include model year 2005 frontiers in a voluntary safety recall campaign that was issued on 2006 and 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles (campaign id# pc 042). In the alternative, nissan extended the warranty of 2005 models from 36 to 72 months. My 2005 vehicle is now exhibiting the condition the condition wherein the fuel gage reads one quarter tank, when the…
ODI 10451856
Fuel System, Gasoline
My gas gauge acting weird erratic. Reads full when full but reach half way mark needle will drop to empty. Nhtsa info says there was a recall due this but ken graff nissan of riverdale utah refuses to fix unless we pay. Notice on web there are many nissan owners with same problems. *kb
ODI 10437647
Fuel System, Gasoline
A defective fuel sensor on a vehicle with less than 45k miles. The gas gauge gives improper readings and the service engine light is continuously on. *tr
ODI 10441523
Fuel System, Gasoline
Service engine soon message appeared and fuel gauge failed. Code check revealed-po463 fuel level sensor failure. Based on internet search most of this nissan product of various years has this problem,- a definite safety issue and nissan refuses to repair under what should be a recall in my opinion. Nhtsb should require nissan to repair at no cost to owner. *tr
ODI 10435679
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken for refueling and when the vehicle was restarted, the fuel level gauge displayed an inaccuratly low reading of fuel. The failure recurred sporadically and in addition, the contact stated that the when depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would intermittently become…
ODI 10390072
Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 2005 nissan frontier w/~91,000 miles. A few weeks ago the fuel gauge stopped working correctly. The fuel level reading varies from a low fuel warning light to full with each time the truck is restarted. The "service engine soon" warning light goes on and off with each restart. The nissan 'recall' for this problem is restricted to such a low mileage, that many vehicle owners are stuck either living with the…
ODI 10382623
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2005 nissan frontier, i received a recall notice at 95,000 miles for the fuel gauge not working properly, problem is they only warranty the part to 75000 miles. The issue didn't start until 90,0000 miles. *tr
ODI 10375161
Fuel System, Gasoline
I owned a nissan frontier 2005 and just lately i noticed the fuel gauge assy not working when i put full tank fuel and yet the gauge still reads zero. I received a notice from nissan that indeed there was a recall on 2005 frontier for fuel gauge failures. I brought my car to the nearest nissan repair shop and but they don't acknowledge that this is covered under the recall since my mileage is more than 90k miles and…
ODI 10365398
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan frontier is erratic and not correct. I have a service engine soon light on now. The code is p0463 fuel level sensor. Nissan currently has a recall for 2006 frontiers and a little research on some nissan forums shows many 2005 models have the same problem. I don't have $600+ to fix my fuel gauge. I think nissan should include the 2005 frontiers in the recall. Also, nissan service…
ODI 10363021
Fuel System, Gasoline
Concerning my 2005 nissan frontier 4x4 nismo. I noticed my dte (distance to empty) indicator not working properly. It read ---- and then 0. Shortly after the check engine light came on. I was informed it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was not covered. I did some research online at x.nissanhelp.com and other sites. After searching, i came across many others who have experienced the exact same problem.…
ODI 10361620
Fuel System, Gasoline
On my 2005 nissan frontier truck the "service engine soon" lights comes on and the fuel gauge does not read the correct fuel level. One cannot tell how many miles are left in driving on the tank of fuel due to improper reports by the on-board computer along with the improper reading on the fuel gauge, creating a hazardous condition for travel, especially during night driving and in mountain pass conditions in…
ODI 10367021
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filled up 2005 nissan frontier with gas. After turning the truck back on the fuel gage dropped to empty. Then, when i started driving the check engine light came on. It has not went off and the fuel gauge will not go back up even with a full tank of gas. *tr
ODI 10361070
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Driving home from post office in august 2010 truck would not exceed 35 mph and started to shake intensely. I got it towed to the dealer who diagnosed $9500 to fix, i was over mileage by about 1500 miles so all out of pocket. I parked it immediately due to lack of funds, much due to a $565 payment for a $30k new truck for 5plus years. Nissan north america denied me any assistance, and was actually more rude than the…
ODI 10553147
Fuel System, Gasoline
I refueled when my fuel gauge read 1/4, when i started the vehicle back up the gauge still only said 1/4 tank even though i had just filled up with 16 gallons. The service engine soon light also came on. After checking online there appear to be thousands of instances of the same occurrence happening to nissan frontiers, and xterras. I believe this is a manufacturing fault which needs to rectified with a recall. *tr
ODI 10355607
Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased this vehicle pre-owned. Because the vehicle was sold 'as-is', the dealer refused to fix the gas gauge concern when i discovered it was malfunctioning. As long as i set the trip odometer when i filled up with gas & i was the only one driving the vehicle, this worked fine. However, in the past year i have been having family members drive my vehicle & they don't know or forget to set the trip odometer.…
ODI 10358216
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 nissan frontier gas gauge reads 1/4 full when the tank is empty. Causes me to run out of gas when driving in traffic. I drive with a gallon of gas in truck bed, so when i run out i can get to a gas station. I have to stand on the road with traffic going by to pour the gas in when it runs out, it's very dangerous to run out of gas when the gauge indicates there is gas in the tank. Nissan recalled 2006 to 2008…
ODI 10356524
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving the fuel gauge would indicate that there was. The dealer was informed about the failure and stated that the vehicle needed a new fuel sending unit. There was no warranty due to the high mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74000. The current mileage was 77800.
ODI 10364080