CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.
The same defect exists in the Pathfinder & Frontier as well. And according to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.
2.6
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,032 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Failure of fuel tank level sending unit to accurately report actual fuel level in gas tank. Fuel level sending unit will indicate full fuel, or partial full and then drop immediately to below empty will fuel remains in tank. Nissan currently has a recall campaign (nhsta #10V075000) on the fuel level sending unit for 2006-2008 Nissan Xterras, which provides for the replacement of this part at Nissan's expense. However Nissan denied my claim under this recall stating that my VIN number was not covered under the recall. I indicated that my vehicle was exhibiting the same problem that prompted this recall and that my vehicle should be included since my vehicle obviously had the same defect. Nissan North America refused to include my vehicle in the recall and I have been forced to replace the part at my own expense. Nstsa should require Nissan to include all Xterra vehicles produced by them for the years covered under the recall, especially those that are exhibiting the identical problems which precipitated the original recall, and not allow them to exclude certain VIN units simply because they wish to do so.
2006 Nissan Xterra ses light came on during hot weather while driving, ses code number P0463 fuel sending unit. Filled up tank and gas gauge doesn't work shows 1/2 tank when full, cool weather problem goes away some times, hot weather problem comes back, I never know how much gas I have, Nissan recall doesn't apply to mine due to VIN numbers not matching recall. Nissan Consumer Affairs was no help, bought brand new $30,000+,,75,000 miles now problem started at 71,000. Seems Nissan has a big problem with this issue and is very slow to address it. Poor customer service, danger of running out of fuel as I never know if my gauge is correct.
The fuel gauge light and service light came on, showing empty, due to fuel sensor defection on my 2006 Nissan exterra, only 40,000 miles.this cause me confusion and frustration on a long trip. This was existing problem that Nissan ignore to recall for replace. Many Nissan vehicle owner has same problem, and the cost to fix this problem is 500-600 dollars.
The fuel gauge is not accurate after filling the tank. It gradually moves up to the proper amount after a long time. Up to 70 miles till it registers correctly.
- Tallmadge, OH, USA
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Fuel-sending unit prone to failure on 2006 Nissan Xterra. Shortly after purchasing my used Nissan the fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced last fall. Less than a year later and the fuel sending unit is once again sending incorrect readings to the fuel indicator. Even after filling the tank the fsu reads as 3/4 full and does not indicate properly as fuel is used. Nissan has not provided a replacement part that fixes the problem, the replacement component is the same as the one that was installed at the factory and just as prone to failure. This could lead to the dangerous situation of running out of fuel in the middle of a busy road, bridge or rail crossing. Nissan has recalled only selected Xterras, but all 2005+ Xterras use the same part. Nissan says that this issue is a safety concern but has only issues a limited recall when many more vehicles are affected.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel gauge not working properly its shows there is more fuel in the tank then what there actually is. It occurs on every fuel fill up. I have almost ran out of fuel while on the highway. I have contact Nissan about the problem and was told that my vehicle was not on the recall list, and it would cost me $500 dollars to repair. The check engine light now turns on and off, I had the vehicle diagnosis and the diagnostic code was for a faulty fuel level unit.
1. the vehicle has had a general lack of accuracy in the fuel gauge. 2. recently, the "service engine soon" indicator came on, and the dealership informed me it was due to a fuel sending unit malfunction. 3. the dealer is currently replacing the fuel sending unit at a cost to me of $595+tax. This vehicle is a 2006 Nissan Xterra, just outside the dom covered in recall 10V-075, with 38,000 miles (just outside warranty).
I have 2006 Nissan Xterra that has the "ses" light on constantly. I have changed the gas cap. The light went out but recently came back on, I have 54K miles and now the light will not go out.
I fill my gas tank, the gauge falls to the bottom and the light comes on, then shortly the check engine soon light comes on it seems like there is a recall but only to a range of VIN's and unfortunately my car is not in this range. The NHTSA campaign id number is 10V075000. The symptoms are exactly the same as described in this camp. Id number.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel gauge misreads current amount of fuel in tank (I currently have a full tank and it reads empty on the gauge) this problem has been happening every time I filled my tank, which is often because I commute over 100 miles a day. I have called Nissan because there is a current recall for the fuel sending unit, which they admit is causing the problems, however my 2006 Nissan Xterra is not in included in the recall meant for 2006 Xterras, causing me to pay for the unit out of my own pocket, which is roughly $400. I see this as a problem since I cannot have an accurate reading on my fuel gauge, it may cause my vehicle to stall in traffic. There are many other Nissan with this same problem.
Two weeks after Nissan dealer did a 60K service in my 2006 Xterra the check engine light popped up while driving and my gas gauge went from full to empty and back in rapid succession while driving, causing major distraction. The odb code for the check engine light is P0463.
1. I filled my gas tank, then as I was driving down the highway. 2. the check engine light came on and my tank reads as empty and the ses light is on, even though a full tank. 3. Nissan has a recall on my type and year of vehicle for this exact problem (fuel system). But my VIN does not qualify for the recall; even though the exact year and type is the same as the recall. I had to have the fuel level sending unit replaced.
I own a 2006 Nissan X-terra and currently there is a recall defined for a specific set of vins for a fuel gauge reading malfunction, combined with an illuminated ses light. My vehicle which for some reason is not part of the recall has had this exact failure for over 1 year, as have many other Nissan owners. The problem creates a significant safety concern when you are unable to receive an accurate reading on the fuel level. And now it will not pass a state emissions test, because of the ses light. I have tried to deal with Nissan and every time I discuss the issue with them they explain that it is not part of the recall. I am going forth with a complaint through Nissan and a complaint through the NHTSA to help protect others.
2006 Nissan X-terra. The fuel gauge does not work. As a result of the defective fuel gauge, the check engine light is lit. The vehicle can run out of gas in a driving situation. Nissan has only recalled certain 2006 X-terra's when the problem effects all 2006 Nissan X-terra's.
Fuel gauge showing wrong amount of gas level due to faulty/defective fuel level sending unit in 2006 Nissan Xterras. Nissan has sent out a recall for 2006 Xterras, but only for certain vehicles within a certain manufacture date within that year. The manufacture dates should be extended since it seems many 2006 Nissan Xterra owners have the same problem, showing that Nissan should take the blame on putting a defective part in their vehicles.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The fuel sensor failed and does not give an accurate measure of the fuel that is in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where they replaced the fuel sensor at his expense for $375. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not reimburse him for the repair since the VIN was not a part of the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 11/03/10 updated 11/04/10
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- Marvin, NC, USA