2006 Nissan Frontier Auxillary Tank Problems
- 39
- 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 · 33 records
- fuel tank · 23 records
- fuel system · 20 records
- fuel level · 19 records
- system gasoline · 18 records
- gasoline storage · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Auxillary Tank · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that on march 27, 2010, after filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge still registered empty and the check engine light illuminated. About 75 miles later, the fuel gauge began to function properly and the check engine turned off. The contact referenced recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage:auxillary tank) that believed to be directly related to…
ODI 10325371
Auxillary Tank
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving at approximately 45 mph on the highway, the vehicle completely shut down without any warning. The gas gauge indicated that the fuel tank was half full although it was empty. The contact was able to safely pull over to the side of the road and add fuel to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where she was informed that the gasoline storage tank…
ODI 10322355
Auxillary Tank
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge would not display the correct amount of fuel in the gas tank. The check engine light also appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealers where the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced and that nhtsa recall# 10v075000 fuel system, gasoline, storage, auxiliary did not apply to…
ODI 10320767
Auxillary Tank
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The driver stated that upon filling the fuel tank with gasoline, the fuel gauge would read inaccurate fuel levels. He located a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) and upon contacting the dealer, was told his vin was not included with the recall campaign. Any repairs made to the vehicle would be at…
ODI 10318932
Auxillary Tank
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact was driving at approximately 20 mph when the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop to be inspected. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was caused by a fuel sensor. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500. The…
ODI 10323506
Auxillary Tank
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that when he filled the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not indicate that the tank was full. He then started noticing erratic readings and the check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, asoline:storage:auxillary tank). The failure…
ODI 10322607
Auxillary Tank
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. On february 1, 2010 he noticed that the fuel sensor gauge failed to display the correct amount of fuel in the tank for twenty minutes. Whenever there was a half of tank of gasoline in the vehicle, the fuel gauge didn't register that amount. He contacted the manufacturer and was advised that his vin was not included in recall 10v075000 fuel system, gasoline storage,…
ODI 10321445
Auxillary Tank
Tl* the contacts owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel level indicator displayed inaccurate fuel levels. He experienced several instances of vehicle hesitation due to the lack of gasoline in the fuel tank; yet, the fuel level indicator displayed that there was a sufficient amount of gasoline in the vehicle. The contact located nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (exterior lighting: fuel…
ODI 10321737
Auxillary Tank
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was half full. The vehicle stalled since the fuel tank was empty. The contact noticed that every time the fuel tank was full, the fuel gauge would indicate that there was no fuel in the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that his vehicle was not included with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000…
ODI 10346406
Auxillary Tank
2006 nissan frontier. Consumer states problems with fuel gauge *tgw consumer sent additional 17 page letter *tgw the consumer stated the gas gauge did not register when the tank was filled. When the gas gauge reached 1/2 tank, it dropped to empty. *jb
ODI 10327425
Auxillary Tank · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge registered an inaccurate reading at any fuel level in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 04/05/11*lj updated 04/05/11
ODI 10377082
Auxillary Tank · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving at 10 mph, the contact noticed a soft whining noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the timing belt tension assembly was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 07/12/10*jb updated 7/26/10 *cn the timing chain tensioner positioner assembly and fuel…
ODI 10336397
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Auxillary Tank
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that fuel gauge did not work and she would have to periodically check the odometer to determine how much fuel was in the tank. She called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer who advised her to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 6/1/10 *cn the…
ODI 10322627
Auxillary Tank
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. When the fuel tank was full the fuel gauge indicated that it was empty and the check engine light remained illuminated. He contacted the manufacturer and no assistance was offered because the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,500 and the current mileage was 55,007. Updated 4/30/10 *cn updated 05/10/10*jb
ODI 10318188