FUEL GAUGE SHOWED 1/4 FULL AND THE CAR STOPPED WITH NO GAS. FILLED UP FROM A CONTAINER BROUGHT BY MY DAUGHTER AND DROVE TO THE GAS STATION TO FILL UP. TANK FULL AND THE GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WITH THE EMPTY LIGHT ON AND THEN THE SES LIGHT ALSO TURNED ON. TOOK THE CAR TO GET A READING OF THE CODES AND COMES OUT HAS FUEL PUMP SENDER UNIT WHICH CONTROLS THE FUEL GAUGE. THE SOLUTION SO FAR IS TO CONTROL T…
2006 nissan Xterra fuel system problems
moderate 270 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
270
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
I HAVE AN 2006 NISSAN XTERRA WITH 47,402 MILES AND I FILLED UP AND NOTICED MY GAS GAGE SHOWED MY TANK COMPLETELY EMPTY!! OF COURSE MY SES LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO THE NISSAN DEALER THIS MORNING AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I AM OUT OF MY WARRANTY AND IT WILL COST $500.00-$600.00 TO FIX. AFTER RETURNING HOME AND DOING RESEARCH, I WENT ONLINE TO X.NISSANHELP.COM AFTER PERFORMING A SEARCH, I CAME ACROSS MAN…
FUEL SENDING PUMP FAILS TO REGISTER HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THIS CAUSED THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS IS ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT IN OTHER 2006 XTERRAS BUT I WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN IS NOT QUALIFIED BECAUSE I HAVE ONE OF THE "NEW PUMPS" THAT ISN'T DEFECTIVE. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE PUMPS IS DEFECTIVE AND THAT IS WHY IS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. BU…
MY 2006 XTERRA HAD THE P0463 CODE COME UP, WITH THE 'SERVICE ENGINE SOON' LIGHT, AND MY FUEL GAUGE NOT PROPERLY DISPLAYING WHAT IS ACTUALLY IN THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL GAUGE WILL DROP TO SHOW EMPTY WHEN I FILL THE TANK, OTHER TIMES IT WILL SLOWLY RAISE UP TO SHOW FULL, BUT IT CAN BE ALL OVER THE PLACE. I USE MY TRIP ODOMETER TO KNOW WHERE I'M ACTUALLY AT FOR FUEL. IF THIS IS A KNOWN ON GOING ISS…
AFTER FILLING TANK GAS TANK TODAY (APPROX. 1/2 FULL), I NOTICED THAT MY CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, MY FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DID NOT REGISTER THAT THE TANK HAD BEEN FILLED. I CHECKED THE FUEL CAP SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE CERTAIN THE CAP WAS TIGHT - WHICH IT WAS. CONSEQUENTLY, I WENT TO FIRESTONE FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT HAD MALFUNCTIONED. I WAS INFO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL SENSOR WOULD NOT PROVIDE AN ACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK) BUT TH…
GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE GAS GAUGE IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2006 nissan Xterra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 270 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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