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 fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was full when it was empty and empty when it was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel sending unit needed to replaced for $500. The manufacturer was calledl and confirmed that his vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 31,000.
ODI 10335657
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel level gauge on my 2006 nissan frontier [xxx] gives sporadic readings: reads empty when tank is full. After several miles gives apparently accurate reading until approximately 1/4 tank when it suddenly reads empty. This usually (but not always) occurs. Nissan claims this vin is not covered under the current recall of this model for this exact same problem, and insists they have no obligation to fix it.…
ODI 10343850
Fuel System, Gasoline
Year, make and model: 2006 nissan frontier error: erratic fuel gauge reading. Show 1/4 tank even when empty or totally empty when it was just filled. Action taken: spoke with nissan on the symptoms and the error code received from diagnostics (p0463) which states that it is the fuel level sending unit, but they informed me that my vin is not on the list, and i would need to file a complaint form on nhtsa to get…
ODI 10322394
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel tank gauge becomes erratic, no way to determine amount of fuel in tank. Common problem with this vehicle no recall issued but nissan has issued a tech service bulletin tsb: ntb07069. *tr
ODI 10298409
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas gauge sporadically would not register the gas when we filled up the tank. Quoted $500 to repair. Heard radio news a couple of months ago that nissan was recalling vehicles due to seat belts, gas gauges and exterior lights. The problem now is continuously - when gas gauge reaches 1/2 tank, it drops to empty. Problem has not been corrected yet.
ODI 10323621
Fuel System, Gasoline
I am an owner of 2006 nissan frontier crewcab se. Since day one at random while filling the fuel tank it pukes gas out onto side of truck, ground and me. The dealership where i purchased my truck were jerks, said it was the pump design at the station. Just dismissed me, "try another station." i have since talked to other owners having the same problem. This a health, safety, and environmental hazard. *tr
ODI 10295484
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge on 2006 nissan frontier does not always work, leading you to believe you have more or less fuel than actually in the tank. My truck is not included in the recall announced on march 2, 2010, yet has the same problem. I've spent $250 to have this repaired and feel i should be compensated. *tr
ODI 10316253
Fuel System, Gasoline
Drove home from work with 1/4 of tank... Went to fill it all the way full.... Started engine, service engine check light turned on... And noticed the tank is not registering its full... Started driving... After a mile fuel gauge drops to empty and low fuel light turned on... Went home and did some research... And im surprised its not just me that have this same problem.... We need to do a recall for this. *tr
ODI 10292857
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge malfunctions when gas tank is full. When the tank is fully filled, the gauge indicates empty and the gas light remains on. Other times the gauge reads at different levels, mostly half full or one quarter tank. *tr
ODI 10294501
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 45 mph, the fuel gauge dropped to empty and the fuel and service lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to set the trip odometer to monitor fuel usage to avoid running out of fuel. The vehicle would not pass the emissions test because of the defective fuel gauge. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10359536
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel sending unit on my 2006 nissan frontier le is not working properly. When i fill up my truck the fuel gauge falls below empty and the light goes on . At times it says that i have more gas than i really do. It has been brought to my attention that nissan is selling all their trucks and suv's with faulty systems. I replaced the fuel cap in hopes that would help. *tr
ODI 10296809
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge on my 2006 nissan frontier quit working. I see i'm not the only one by far to have this problem. *tr
ODI 10292138
Fuel System, Gasoline
Defect on level sensor of the fuel tank, caused the check engine light to come on, and the fuel meter to malfunction. This defect could lead to run out of gas at any time putting any passenger in danger while in the highway. This is a very common problem with nissan path finder, frontiers and many others especially 2005 to 2007 models. Nissan dealers are charging about 600.00 dollars to fix something that they do…
ODI 10285314
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2006 nissan frontier has a problem with the fuel sending unit. The fuel sensor (part number 25060-zs00a) that is attached goes bad and gives inaccurate fuel level readings. This can cause a safety hazard if the driver is not given a correct read out of the amount of gas in the tank. This is a well known problem to nissan, they have a "service bulletin" for the problem as of october 4th, 2007, yet they have not…
ODI 10282079
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier pickup. Gas senor, after filling gas gauge would not show full. Then check engine light came on. *tr
ODI 10281355
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2006 nissan frontier. I had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. After filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. After driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. I went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 41k miles. After returning home and doing…
ODI 10287034
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier. Problem with service engine soon(ses) light, napa diagnosed issue with a faulty fuel sending unit. This issue did initiate a recall on 2005 nissan vehicles (systemic to all), but not for later models (like mine). Cost of repair: $400 or more at a dealership, at least $250 non-dealership. Not covered under warranty if over 30k miles. Problem typically occurs after 2-3 years of vehicle ownership.…
ODI 10298750
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier le with 45,550 miles. Fuel gauge stopped working and dropped to empty with a full tank of fuel. Distance to empty and mpg dashboard data turned to just blinking dashes -------. Check engine light illuminated. Coral springs nissan, coral springs, fl would not take vehicle until fuel level was at 1/4 tank or below. I have to drive vehicle for 1 week to drop fuel level and deal with an inaccurate…
ODI 10277212
Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 2006 nissan frontier, the fuel level sensor has gone bad. This is an internal part of the gas tank,not conducive to wear and tear. I have no idea the amount of gas i have in my vehicle because it affects the gas gauge reading zero. Having children in the car,i can't afford to get stranded in middle of nowhere. Cost of repair $400+. *tr
ODI 10280280
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
My frontier is experiencing a fuel gauge and/or a fuel sending unit failure. The gauge will read empty when there is fuel and in turn will indicate there is fuel when it is running out. I have run out of fuel on at least 3 occasions one of which was quite dangerous at highway speeds. I contacted nissan and they offered to pay half of the costs (which they say were unknown) to repair this. I believe this failure…
ODI 10364650
Fuel System, Gasoline
Service light comes on when fueling truck fuel gauge reads empty after fueling this happens every time i fill up. Nissan refuses to recall the truck with bad fuel sensors. *tr
ODI 10273694
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier has a faulty fuel level sensor and the gas gauge works sporadically. This could cause the vehicle to run out of fuel and shut down and possibly cause a crash. *tr
ODI 10267760
Fuel System, Gasoline
06 frontier fuel sending unit gone haywire. Gas gauge not working properly. Have seen hundreds of the complaints w/same problem. Nissan doesn't seem to worried about the problem, seeing there is no recall. Sure hope me or my family is not stuck in a vulnerable situation because of it. I'm hearing that its a short in the wiring of the unit inside the fuel tank that doesn't sound to good to me. Vehicle is out of…
ODI 10301719
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2006 nissan frontier crew cab 4x4 had the fuel gauge quit and the service engine soon light (ses) come on after filling up with fuel around 46,800 miles. The fuel gauge started to work again a few days later but the light will not go off for the ses. This truck has been maintained and serviced above and beyond all manufacturer requirements. I bought this truck in sept of 2006 , so it is not even 3 years old but…
ODI 10266696