NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this time.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Nissan Quest fuel system problems
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Failure mileage
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
When does it fail?
Of the 29 fuel system complaints filed for the 2007 Nissan Quest, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Nissan Quest we track for fuel system problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 29.
Owners have filed 29 fuel system complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. A NEW FUEL GAUGE COMBINATION METER AMP WILL BE INSTALLED ON SOME VEHICLES, AT NO COST FOR LABOR AND PARTS. MODEL 2007-09 QUEST.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The fuel gauge on 2007 Nissan Quest vans commonly reads 1/4 tank (or half tank) when the vehicle is completely out of fuel, causing the engine to stall without any warning light. Owners describe repeated incidents of sudden engine shutdown at 35–65 mph in traffic or on highways, often with children in the vehicle. The low fuel warning light never comes on before the stall. When owners add just 1–2 gallons of fuel, the engine restarts immediately and runs normally. Subsequent tank fill-ups confirm the tank was bone dry: owners report tanks holding 20–20.1 gallons while only taking 18–19 gallons to refill, confirming near-empty status.
The problem originates in the fuel level sending unit within the fuel pump assembly. Dealers have replaced these assemblies at costs of $750–$814.62, but owners report the problem returns within days or weeks. Some owners who replaced only the fuel pump saw no change, suggesting the sender unit was misdiagnosed or remains defective. The issue appears unpredictably from roughly 67,000 to 123,000 miles and has occurred repeatedly on the same vehicles. Nissan referenced NHTSA recall bulletin #10V07400, which addresses fuel sender misreporting on some Nissan models, but has not recalled the Quest despite similar failures on Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra models with the same 3.5L engine.
Failure modes owners describe
Fuel gauge reading inaccuracy / fuel sender unit failure
The fuel gauge displays incorrect fuel level, most commonly reading 1/4 tank when the tank is actually empty. This causes engines to stall without warning when fuel is depleted, despite the gauge showing remaining fuel. The issue stems from a faulty fuel level sending unit in the fuel pump assembly.
When: Reported from approximately 67,000 to 123,000 miles; complaints began around 2013 and continued through 2015
Symptoms owners cite: Fuel gauge reads 1/4 tank when tank is actually empty; Fuel gauge reads half tank or more when tank is empty; Engine stalls at highway speeds with no warning; No low fuel warning light illuminates before stall; Gauge reads full immediately after refueling, then drops to empty erratically; Gauge shows 40-80 miles to empty when tank is actually dry; Check Engine light comes on after refueling
Codes mentioned: P0462, Fuel sending unit fault code (unspecified numeric code mentioned in narrative #3)
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel level sending unit replacement as part of fuel pump assembly; costs cited range from $750 to $814.62. One owner replaced the sending unit twice within a week with persistent problems; another replaced only the fuel pump with no resolution, indicating the sender unit was the actual problem.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan initially declined to recall certain VINs, claiming no fault was found on first diagnostic visits. Some owners report dealerships were 'unsure' how to address the problem. Owner references NHTSA recall bulletin #10V07400 which addresses fuel sender misreporting on some Nissan models, but states the Quest was not included in that recall. Other Nissan models (Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra) with the same 3.5L engine reportedly faced similar recalls for the same issue.
Engine stall due to fuel starvation
The engine stalls suddenly while driving, often at highway speeds or in traffic, because the fuel tank is actually empty despite the gauge showing fuel remaining. This occurs repeatedly on the same vehicle and creates immediate safety hazards.
When: Multiple incidents on same vehicles; some owners report 2-3 occurrences over months or years
Symptoms owners cite: Engine loses power and stalls at 35-65 mph; Stall occurs in heavy traffic or on busy highways; Tachometer drops to zero during stall; Engine will not restart until fuel is added; No power steering during stall event; Low fuel warning light does not illuminate before stall
Repairs/costs cited: Owners add 1-2 gallons of fuel, and the engine restarts immediately and runs normally. Tank fill-ups after stall confirm tank was actually empty (tank capacity is 20-20.1 gallons; fill-ups show 18-19 gallons needed, indicating tank was dry).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan dealer initially found 'no fault' on first diagnostic visits. One owner reports the dealer found no fault codes until the third incident. Some dealerships recommended fuel pump and injector replacement ($750+), but problem persisted.
Synthesized from 29 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
There is no accident yet and wish not to happen anything like that. The car's fuel level gauge is malfunction since this month, december 2014 and I got a code for p0462. I found that it is very common troublesome in Nissan vehicles and many of their models are in recall but not 2007 Nissan quest yet. I also learned that this vehicle is under investigate for this matter. Please process it…
I was driving at 45 MPH and pressed the gas. It was early sunday morning, very light traffic. I pressed the gas pedal to accelerate and did not hear the engine respond. I looked at my gauges and the tachometer was at 0. I realized the engine was not running. I tried revving the gas pedal but nothing happened. I managed to guide my car off the road into an entrance road to a business. I put…
Had fuel system trouble with your 2007 Nissan Quest?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2007 Nissan Quest?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 29 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?
Across the 26 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 79,000 and 110,000 miles, with the median around 97,209. A quarter of owners report trouble before 79,000; a quarter make it past 110,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Nissan/Quest.
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