The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel level. The vehicle stalled while driving on highway due to empty tank while the fuel gauge indicated at least 5 gallons (1/4 tank) left in the tank.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel level reading, causing the vehicle to stall. The contact was unable to restart vehicle. The contact refueled the vehicle and was able to resolve the failure momentarily before recurring. The vehicle was taken to dealer who advised that the fuel sensor was defective. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the fuel sensor. In addition, the vehicle shifted out of gear abnormally. The dealer determined that the failure was caused by cooling fluid leaking into the radiator. The dealer then performed a transmission system flush and the failure was resolved. One year later after refueling the vehicle, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to dealer who inspected the vehicle and determined that the transmission module system had failed. The failure was due to a leak of cooling fluid into the radiator system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000. The approximate current mileage was 107,000.

- Fremont, CA, USA

Our Pathfinder has failed and been "repaired" 7 times now for the same problem. It's related to the issue about the fuel sending units. I was even also told by Nissan that the sending unit was replaced before we purchased the vehicle with less than 22K miles. To date no less than 3 units have been installed (including the newly designed one 2X ) to address plastic gas tank issues. On three occasions we've run out of fuel. It registers 1/2 tank and then we run out. Or it is supposed to have 1/2 tank and then drops to E and the empty fuel light comes on. This whole thing has passed the insane level. Once I had to pay 400+ for repairs as the warranty on the vehicle was expired. I tried to argue it was covered under previous repairs but that's like spitting in the wind (Nissan as well as the dealer cowels Nissan). Since the last "repair" a few months ago it has also failed 4 more times. We're just in the habit of using the trip meter. First question is this is a very serious safety issue when you potentially could just run out of gas on the interstate. Also with all these errors in the computer the vehicle won't pass state safety inspections. Last time Nissan refused to replace the sender unit or authorize any repairs or pay for a loaner vehicle. They claimed the mechanic drove it home and found no errors...is there something you can help out with this issue. With all these repairs all these parts / labor warrantied for 12M / 12,000 miles. Why are they not helping" can someone assist us here " [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Woodbridge , VA, USA

Vehicle shakes and transmission slipped when driving. Dangerous in traffic. Took to amoco and told the transmission fluid is mixing with the radiator and both failed. Cost over $4,000 dollars to fix or it is utterly useless - just over 82K miles. Investigation shows dangerous trend for safety and complete product defect, with years of foreknowledge by Nissan. Driving is dangerous since the vehicle doesn't accelerate consistently and steering violently shakes.

- Star, ID, USA

Known issue with fuel system (NHTSA id # 10V075000) Nissan acknowledges problems but put mileage limit on dealer paid repair. (approximately 1300 miles over) apparently defective manufacture issues have time limits regardless of safety issue associated with this. Intermittent problems caused delays in identifying this issue. This is a major safety issue that should not have been timetabled, inaccurate and then failure of the fuel gauge. This is a failure of both Nissan and the NHTSA to allow mileage to be the determining factor in limiting our safety.

- Boulder, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would show fuel levels that were inconsistent with the actual amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the failure was determined to have been caused by a transmission coolant leak. There was also a faulty fuel level fender, providing incorrect readings. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Auxillary tank) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The current mileage was 90,667. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Fresno, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the driver was driving and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and the dealer stated that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). The failure mileage was 55,568.

- Biloxi, MS, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would not display accurate readings. The fuel gauge displayed an empty reading when the fuel tank was actually full. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel level sending unit needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000.

- Lexington, SC, USA

My 2006 Nissan Pathfinder had been having fuel gauge problems for several weeks. Finally after the annoyance became too much, we took it to the Nissan dealer. We were told that there was a known problem with the fuel gauge assembly that involved a recall. Unfortunately for us, we missed the recall by less than four months. My complaint is that Nissan knew there was a problem, then arbitrarily chose a date when the recall would end that would satisfy the NHTSA, but not fully cover the period when this problem could arise. Limiting this recall by date can prove to be extremely prejudicial to the customer that purchases the vehicle later in the year; for example, purchasing the car in November 2006 versus January 2006 would place the consumer at an eleven month disadvantage.

- Jacobus, PA, USA

After filling my vehicle up with fuel, the gauge still read one quarter tank, and it took most of the day before the gauge slowly moved up to read full. After that, when the tank would reach 1/2 full, the gauge would start acting crazy. One minute it would read 1/2 full, the next second it would read empty and my gas light would come on. Also, at half full down to one quarter full, the service engine soon light would come on. When I discovered that there was a recall on my year and model vehicle, I called Nissan to inquire, but was told that due to my VIN # my vehicle was not covered. The problem I was having with my fuel gauge is exactly the same problem that the recall covered, and the parts that I had to have replaced are the same parts that the recall covered. I had to pay $300 to have my vehicle repaired, when obviously the part covered in the recall was also defective in my vehicle. (campaign id #/NHTSA #: PC042/10V-075; applied vehicles 2006 & 2008 Pathfinder, 2006 & 2008 frontier, 2006 & 2008 xterra).

- Abbeville, LA, USA