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
2006 frontier xe gas gauge registers wrong amt. Or does not work period.this is the 3rd. Fuel pump and sensor unit installed in this vehicle! I will not replace this part ror the fourth time! I guess someone will have to be injured or killed, when they run out of gas on the interstate, for an attorney to brings a class action suit against nissan and question nhtsa as to why the agency has not taken action . *tr
ODI 10269577
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge shows empty after filling up followed by 'service engine' light coming on and staying on. Have researched on internet and numerous other complaints as well as verified by my dealer (bankston nissan, lewisville, tx). Cost to repair $500. *tr
ODI 10261763
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel level gauge not indicating proper level. Especially occurs immediately after fill up. Sometimes within a day or so the gauge will move to correct level and work fine until the next fill up. Other times gauge will show empty even with plenty of fuel in tank. The service engine light is also sporadic. This has been happening for over a year. Mileage when first occurred 45000. *tr
ODI 10336089
Fuel System, Gasoline
At 41,000miles my 2006 nissan frontier v6 began having a malfunctioning fuel sending unit causing improper reading of the fuel gauge. Upon researching this problem, i realized that this is a common problem affecting nissans with the 4.0l v6 in xterra's, pathfinders and frontiers. This usually occurs between 39k-49k miles. Nissan has no recall for this and i feel this is a potential hazard considering that the fuel…
ODI 10262550
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier 40,000 mi. Gas gauge not working service engine soon light stays on. *tr
ODI 10286789
Fuel System, Gasoline
With 41,000 miles my 2006 nissan frontier is giving me an incorrect gas gauge reading. Apparently this is a common issue with nissan that they are not addressing. *tr
ODI 10260210
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier fuel sensor has issues at 39,000 miles. Failure after fuel up. *tr
ODI 10257658
Electrical · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mechanical
2006 nissan frontier le 4x4 - fuel sending issue. This will be the fourth replacement in 18 months. 2/28/09 ' approx. 38,000 miles,1/4 full, turned vehicle off to refuel, drove away approx 5 mile down the road fuel gage went to empty, fuel light came on, mileage driven screen below odometer blinks, and check engine light comes on. Paid $380 to fix fuel sending issues. Vehicle work fine - nissan recall comes out…
ODI 10349122
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier king cab fuel gauge sensor malfunction , 47 kmiles on truck reported 600 dollar repair at dealer, internet search , very common nissan needs to recall and repair, fault is corrosion on fuel tank electrical connection. *tr
ODI 10257387
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel sending unit has quit working for the second time which causes the fuel gauge to give false readings. Nissan replaced the unit when it quit at 10000 miles under warranty but, now the vehicle is out of warranty and the unit is not working again. After talking with several owners of the same vehicle i found out we are all having the same problem, going through multiple units. Nissan does seem to be fixing the…
ODI 10259556
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier nismo's fuel gauge is erratic. It started at about 37,000 miles, but i ignored it because i had allowed the warning light to go on and thought that after a few fill ups it would register correctly, but it did not leaving me stranded on the road. The dealer, although they acknowledge this is a common defect in the vehicle, asked for over $400 to repair, which i do not have. Now i have to keep…
ODI 10262568
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge in my 2006 nissan frontier is faulty. It either shows a lower level of gas than what is in the tank or it shows the tank is completely empty. It also causes the service engine light to appear. This started at about 38,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10274705
Fuel System, Gasoline
Error code po463 comes up on check engine light. Fuel level sensor malfunctioning gas gauge still remains at empty even though the tank is full. Seem to have a lot of people with nissan trucks having the same problem. *tr
ODI 10260280
Fuel System, Gasoline
Went out one morning to go to work and the fuel gauge read e. Re-started the truck and the gauge went to 3/4 tank. Drove to work and back,went shopping, than re-fueled and the gauge was on e again . The service engine light also came on at this time. Called dealership and they said there was no recalls on it and that my warranty was expired, took the truck to a mechanic who cleaned a part near the tank and cleared…
ODI 10252848
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier pickup - gas gauge is sluggish to move upward after a fillup. Takes several days to register accurate tank level. Also, check engine light intermittently comes on. Occasionally drops to empty and empty tank indicator light comes on and then gradually moves to correct level. Have had in shop several times without success. Vehicle has less than 50k miles on it. *tr
ODI 10250990
Fuel System, Gasoline
After refueling, fuel gauge reads empty and service engine soon light comes on. Code can be reset, but issue recurs upon next fill-up. *tr
ODI 10250174
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel sending unit on the truck failed at about 38k miles. The gage is slow to respond to a fill-up 30-60 minutes to register full. It functions normally until around half a tank, then the needle drops to e and the empty tank light comes on. After refueling the truck several times it was still half full of fuel. The check engine light has been on since the start of the problem. Online boards have indicated that…
ODI 10252928
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier fuel gauge erratic indicating empty when below 1/2 tank full. Suspect float or sensor in fuel system. *tr
ODI 10316056
Fuel System, Gasoline
Service engine soon light comes on after every fill up of fuel. Fuel gauge does not show an accurate reading for approximately 1-2 days. Several other consumers have this problem and nissan should make it right. *tr
ODI 10263614
Fuel System, Gasoline
Check engine light came on and fuel gauge is inoperative. Nissan recalled units in this model year for this problem but my case was denied. *tr
ODI 10327693
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel level indicator will not respond after fill up. Then the check engine light came on. Code registered is p0463. Indicates fuel level indicator defective.*tr
ODI 10246505
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle gas gauge does not work. When i fill up the tank the gauge will show full, and the light will go off. Then as the fuel is used up the light will come on even though the tank is 3/4 full. *tr
ODI 10327813
Fuel System, Gasoline
My fuel gauge does not work all the time on my 2006 nissan frontier 4x4 crew cab nismo. I live in south dakota and my wife and 3 year old daughter drive and ride in this vehicle, with the winter months coming and how dangerously cold it gets in south dakota, this could be a life threatening problem. Not to mention if the truck stalled on the road it could cause an accident. My truck has approx. 46,000 miles on it.…
ODI 10241625
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel level sensor on my 2006 nissan frontier crew cab stopped working right after the warranty period was up. It started fluctuating and giving false readings, then stopped working all together. Since the fuel sensor is tied to the check engine light, i was unable to obtain a safety inspection sticker until the item was repaired. To repair this, the fuel tank had to be removed. This cost me 400 to fix. I believe…
ODI 10265483
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Suspension
I own a 2006 nissan frontier, it was delivered with only half the keys programmed for the vehicle, a strange rattling of plastic shrouding in the engine compartment and as i found out a fast set of tires later, the front end out of alignment [ too much toe in ]. When i read the manual i found out that my 4wd vehicle was "not intended to be used off of the road", this was not in any of the presales literature and the…
ODI 10244918