TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO HAVING NO FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE C…
2007 Nissan Xterra fuel system problems
moderate 157 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
157
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2007 XTERRA IN NOVEMBER 2006. IN THE SUMMER OF 2009 AT ABOUT 33,000 MILES I RAN OUT OF GAS IN THE GAS STATION PARKING LOT WHEN THE GAS GAUGE READ THAT I STILL HAD A COUPLE OF MILES TO EMPTY. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GET RID OF IT. A FRIEND AND LOCAL MECHANIC SAID THAT THE FUEL SENSOR WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE HAD EXCEEDED THE WARRANTY MILEAGE AND THE DEALER …
MY NISSAN 2007 XTERRA HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. I FIRST NOTICED IN LATE AUGUST OF 2010 MY SERVICE E GINE SOON LIGHT (SES) COME ON AND IT WAS NOT UNTIL A FEW WEEKS LATER I TOOK IN MY CAR AND WAS TOLD MY FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE BEEN NOW DOING RESEARCH AND HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT MANY OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM. MY GAUGE WILL MARK EMP…
VEHICLE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. PEGS HIGH THEN GOES LOW. CAUSES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. CAR CANNOT PASS EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO FAULTY SENSOR. 2006 AND 2008 NISSAN XTERRA HAVE HAD A RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY NOT THE 2007 WHICH HAS THE EXACT SAME COMPONENT. *TR
I OWN A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA IT HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN I HAVE 1/4, 1/2 TANK OF GAS, SOMETIMES 3/4 TANK OF GAS THE GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LITE COMES ON. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT AROUND 56,000 MI. I HAVE READ ON LINE THAT HIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE XTERRA DATING BACK TO 2003. SHOULD THIS NOT HAVE BEEN A RECALL BY NI…
I GOT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON SO I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE TO SCAN IT AND IT GAVE THE CODE P0463. I WAS LOOKING AROUND AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME. IS THERE ANYWAY THIS COULD BE FIXED BY NISSAN WITH NO COST TO ME SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 157 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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