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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
174 reportsClear category filter58,000 miles · Aug 9, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. AFTER ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT REGISTER THE NEW AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT WAS IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THAT …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. AFTER ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT REGISTER THE NEW AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT WAS IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THAT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,000.
NHTSA ODI #10348162
62,000 miles · Aug 7, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 NISSAN FRONTIER'S FUEL GAUGE IS SPORADIC. IT WILL READ 1/4 TANK AND THEN SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER FILLING, IT MAY TAKE DAYS FOR THE GAUGE TO READ FULL. SHORTLY AFTER THE PROBLEM STARTED THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. COMPUTER ERROR SAYS ERROR PO463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH …
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2006 NISSAN FRONTIER'S FUEL GAUGE IS SPORADIC. IT WILL READ 1/4 TANK AND THEN SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER FILLING, IT MAY TAKE DAYS FOR THE GAUGE TO READ FULL. SHORTLY AFTER THE PROBLEM STARTED THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. COMPUTER ERROR SAYS ERROR PO463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT PROBABLE CAUSE: THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN #10V075000: "THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH". NISSAN DEALER SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME THIS A BIG ISSUE WITH MANY MORE VEHICLES THAN THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMP. #10V075000) COVERS. A DEFECTIVE GAUGE AND THEIR VEHICLE NOT COVERED BY THE CURRENT RECALL(S). I DON'T KNOW THE STATISTICS ON WHAT IT TAKES TO TRIGGER AN EXPANDED RECALL BUT I HOPE NHTSA LOOKS INTO IT. I'VE CHECKED WITH OTHER ONLINE FORUMS FOR NISSANS & THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. NC REQUIRES THAT WE GET OUR VEHICLES INSPECTED EVERY YEAR. MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS WITH THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON...PLEASE HELP! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10347941
40,000 miles · Aug 3, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 NISSAN FRONTIER'S FUEL GAUGE IS SPORADIC. IT WILL READ 1/4 TANK AND THEN SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER FILLING, IT MAY TAKE AN HOURS FOR THE GAUGE TO READ FULL. SHORTLY AFTER THE PROBLEM STARTED THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. COMPUTER ERROR SAYS ERROR PO463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT…
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2006 NISSAN FRONTIER'S FUEL GAUGE IS SPORADIC. IT WILL READ 1/4 TANK AND THEN SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER FILLING, IT MAY TAKE AN HOURS FOR THE GAUGE TO READ FULL. SHORTLY AFTER THE PROBLEM STARTED THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. COMPUTER ERROR SAYS ERROR PO463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT PROBABLE CAUSE: THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN #10V075000: "THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH". NISSAN DEALER SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME THIS A BIG ISSUE WITH MANY MORE VEHICLES THAN THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMP. #10V075000) COVERS. I CONTACTED NISSAN TO ASK IF THEY PLANNED TO EXPAND THE RECALL. THEY SAID NO AND DECLINED TO ASSIST WITH EVEN THE PART FOR THE 500 PART. FROM LOOKING AT NUMEROUS FORUMS AND THIS SITE. I CAN SEE THAT THE ARE MANY OWNERS IN THE SAME SITUATION--A DEFECTIVE GAUGE AND THEIR VEHICLE NOT COVERED BY THE CURRENT RECALL(S). I DON'T KNOW THE STATISTICS ON WHAT IT TAKES TO TRIGGER AN EXPANDED RECALL BUT I HOPE NHTSA LOOKS INTO IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10347075
84,500 miles · Aug 2, 2010
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V074000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 10/13/10. *LJ UPDATED 10/19/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10346905
50,000 miles · Jul 30, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE STALLED SINCE THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD INDICATE THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE STALLED SINCE THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD INDICATE THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK). THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL SYMPTOMS THAT WERE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
NHTSA ODI #10346406
70,000 miles · Jul 30, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
SUMMARY: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING 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 Q…
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SUMMARY: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING 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. MY VIN SI [XXX] NISSAN CLAIMS MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT IM HAVING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE HAD IT FOR SOME TIME NOW. NISSAN IS REFUSING TO HONOR IT'S CUSTOMERS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346279
70,000 miles · Jul 29, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE "SERVICE ENGINE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN ACCURATE READING WHENEVER FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE "SERVICE ENGINE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN ACCURATE READING WHENEVER FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILLARY TANK). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10346054
74,000 miles · Jul 26, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. WITHIN SECONDS, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V092000 (FUE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. WITHIN SECONDS, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V092000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP) BUT WAS TOLD HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10345286
77,800 miles · Jul 22, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK; THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING. THE EXHAUST EMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN EMISSION STATION WHERE THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK; THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING. THE EXHAUST EMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN EMISSION STATION WHERE THE EMISSION WARNING INDICATOR WAS REPAIRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HIM OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE AUXILIARY TANK) . THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,800.
NHTSA ODI #10344691
53,000 miles · Jul 18, 2010
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 M…
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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. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10343850
Official recalls
4Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 3, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 30, 2006
ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, IN A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT DEFORMATION OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY COULD CAUSE THE FUEL FILLER CAP TETHER TO BE STRETCHED TO THE POINT OF UNSCREWING THE FUEL FILLER CAP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN A FUEL SPILL WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CAP TETHER PIN ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
2DP26003 · Fuel Smell And Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Mar 30, 2026 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” that he says “emanates from the vehicle” and “indicat[es] a breach in fuel system integrity.” He further alleges that the vehicles can experience sudden engine stalling “during startup and operation,” which he believes could cause collisions or loss of vehicle control. The Petitioner further alleges these symptoms are identical to conditions addressed in previous NHTSA recalls (10V-517, 07V-435, and 10V-075) and that the issues persist in the 2006 MY Nissan fleet despite these past actions. ODI is opening this Defect Petition to evaluate the Petitioner’s allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11718552.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” that he says “emanates from the vehicle” and “indicat[es] a breach in fuel system integrity.” He further alleges that the vehicles can experience sudden engine stalling “during startup and operation,” which he believes could cause collisions or loss of vehicle control. The Petitioner further alleges these symptoms are identical to conditions addressed in previous NHTSA recalls (10V-517, 07V-435, and 10V-075) and that the issues persist in the 2006 MY Nissan fleet despite these past actions. ODI is opening this Defect Petition to evaluate the Petitioner’s allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11718552.
Fuel System, Gasoline
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” that he says “emanates from the vehicle” and “indicat[es] a breach in fuel system integrity.” He further alleges that the vehicles can experience sudden engine stalling “during startup and operation,” which he believes could cause collisions or loss of vehicle control. The Petitioner further alleges these symptoms are identical to conditions addressed in previous NHTSA recalls (10V-517, 07V-435, and 10V-075) and that the issues persist in the 2006 MY Nissan fleet despite these past actions. ODI is opening this Defect Petition to evaluate the Petitioner’s allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11718552.
DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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