2006 Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 134
- 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 · 78 records
- fuel tank · 37 records
- engine light · 35 records
- sending unit · 34 records
- fuel level · 32 records
- service engine · 28 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 73 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that approximately one day after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge began displaying a reading of empty. The check engine light also began illuminating on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer…
ODI 10406097
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fill with gas and gauge reads empty. Don't know how much gas i have. Also , engine light is on. *tr
ODI 10395565
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE INOP. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. *TR
ODI 10395110
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge not accurate/not working properly. *tr
ODI 10430417
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that after filling up the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would indicate an inaccurate amount of fuel that was truly in the tank; it would show that the tank was empty. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that the fuel sender was the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. The vin was…
ODI 10381275
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Air bag front sensor failure at 38000 miles, failure of fuel system evaporation valve at 38500 miles. Failure of rear differential seal at 42,000 miles, failure of rear axle bearing seals, gear oil to leaking on parking brake shoes causing slippage at 48,500. Truck has 49,000 as of 3/24/2012. *tr
ODI 10452878
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an empty reading with a full consumption of fuel in the tank. The fuel gauge reading fluctuated whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired three times under recall number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank).…
ODI 10383953
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl. The contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. The contact notice recall 10v075000 (fuel system gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) but due to the vin number the vehicle did not fall into the…
ODI 10384819
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and would not display an accurate reading of fuel levels. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that they were unable to assist because the vehicle was outside of warranty. The failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10398779
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated after dispensing fuel into the vehicle, the fuel gauge would register that the vehicle was empty. The check engine warning indicator illuminated whenever the vehicle was on it remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. Nhtsa campaign recall id number 10v075000 (fuel system,…
ODI 10409239
Fuel System, Gasoline
On approximately 10/9/2010, my fuel gauge stopped working correctly (approx. 39k miles on the vehicle). With about 1/4 tank full, i filled the tank but the gauge did not register "full". After a day or two, the gauge registered correctly. It has been working intermittently since this time and now there is a "service engine soon" light appearing. This problem is widely reported by nissan truck owners. *tr
ODI 10363572
Fuel System, Gasoline
Nissan 2006 frontier gas gauge sticks at 1/4 full, and results in a sudden slowing when vehicle unexpectedly runs out of fuel. Nissan says only some 2006 nissan frontiers are covered under the current recall (10v-075) and that the recall does not apply to this vehicle. Nissan refuses to fix safety defect. This recall should be expanded to include this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10358519
Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 2006 nissan frontier pickup. The fuel sending unit is defective and i have no way of knowing how much gas i have. This is not an inconvenience. It is a safety issue. I could run out of gas in traffic, causing an accident or i may have to replace it myself since i cannot afford to have the dealer do it. The repair is hazardous as it deals with removal of the fuel tank. 1/2 of the vin numbers for this year…
ODI 10354385
Auxillary Tank · Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel level sensor failure showing code p0463. This is very similar in nature to campaign id: 10v075000. Vehicle is 2006 nissan frontier se crew cab. Happens frequently. (2 times in the last 700 miles for me). Check engine light comes on and fuel level drops to empty. Periodically comes up part way but totally unreliable. Requires estimating fuel level by odometer reading. Could cause vehicle to run out of gas and…
ODI 10357855
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge gets stuck on 1/4 tank or shows no gas even when full. There is a recall on this year model for this problem but nissan will not replace it because they say it was manufactured in the correct month. They did say the problem was more vehicles then the recall covered and for those vehicles they extended the warranty to 72 months or 72,000 miles so the dealership could fix it. Seeing as my vehicle has…
ODI 10365335
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier with fuel gauge not working correctly at approx 55,000 miles on vehicle. Initially service engine soon light came on intermittently when the fuel reached approx 1/4 tank full. Now, ses light stays illuminated and actual gas gauge intermittently works. This is well documented problem addressed many many times on vehicle forums. This is a serious safety issue as i have no idea of how much gas is…
ODI 10361591
Fuel Gauge System · Fuel System, Gasoline
After filling gas tank it drops to empty and service engine light comes on. After 43 miles it goes back up and then seems to work until next fill up. If idling in park for a few minutes it drops to empty again. Then the next day it goes back up again. It is a constant problem and i never know how much gas i have other than tracking mileage. Recall many others with same problem. Thanks. *kb
ODI 10419971
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge failure on 2006 nissan frontier 4door pickup truck. I called several nissan dealerships and all of them told me it was the fuel sending unit without ever seeing the truck! After doing some online research it seems this is a common problem on this vehicle, i feel this is a safety hazard as someone could run out of fuel on a busy road and be hit from behind and or wreck trying to maneuver the vehicle from…
ODI 10364304
Fuel System, Gasoline
This is a complaint about the same problem i'm having with my 2006 nissan frontier. I called nissan and mentioned the recall notice for this and they would not guarantee that it would be covered. At this point the only way i can be sure that my vehicle has gas in it is to track the miles every time i fill up the fuel tank. The fuel gauge is useless and if i fill it up it immediately says it is empty, the yellow…
ODI 10364204
Auxillary Tank · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that he refueled the vehicle and proceeded to drive 70 mph when the fuel level gauge displayed that the fuel level was empty and the low fuel level warning indicator was illuminated. In addition, the service engine soon light was illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge would only display accurate fuel levels when the fuel tank was…
ODI 10360702
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge began reading inaccurately causing me to run out of gas in the middle of a busy road. There is already a recall for my model and year vehicle for this problem. However, the manufacturer says my vin number is not included. *tr
ODI 10348519
Electrical · Fuel System, Gasoline
Run out of fuel two times,reason the fuel level sending unit isn't working. *tr
ODI 10353983
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel sending unit broke down and the gauge shows there is fuel left in the tank while it is actually empty. Danger since it increases the risk for a crash. Other vin numbers same year and model has been recalled but mine not included. *tr
ODI 10341718
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge is erratic, reading empty when it's full and the check engine light came on. Nissan has a technical service bulletin # 07069 for a faulty fuel level sending unit. *tr
ODI 10349788
Fuel System, Gasoline
Check engine light is illuminated due to faulty fuel sending unit. The fuel sending unit controls the vehicle fuel gauge and provides information to run on board emissions diagnostics. Dealerships refuse to cover the repair under warranty. Consumers are unable to register a vehicle when the check engine light is on because the vehicle will not pass a smog test. Safety becomes an issue due to the fuel gauge not…
ODI 10335075