At the shop, Nissan fuel-system issues have a recognizable signature. 1,663 documented complaints across 57 year-model entries from 2005 to 2023 is consistent with what we see come in. 2005 Nissan Xterra tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 5 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Across the 1,336 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 59,087 miles. Average shop fix runs about $1,200 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Check the fuel pump access cover for prior work. A vehicle on this list that already had a pump replacement is a vehicle to consider — the work is done.
ProblemsByVin NISSAN / FUEL SYSTEM
57 model-year entries · 2005–2023
Nissan fuel system problems
1,663 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Nissan vehicles for fuel system issues. 29 active recall campaigns. See fuel system across all makes →
Complaints
1,663
Recalls
29
Year-models
57
Avg fix
$1,200
11crashes
5fires
4injuries
Worst-affected Nissan model-years for fuel system Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2005 Nissan Xterra
283 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Nissan Xterra
270 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Pathfinder
217 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Nissan Xterra
157 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Nissan Pathfinder
151 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
78 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Titan
38 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Armada
32 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
31 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Nissan Quest
29 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Sentra
22 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Nissan Murano
21 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Murano
21 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Nissan Versa
20 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Nissan Versa
20 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2011 Nissan Quest
18 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Nissan Titan
16 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 severe
2011 Nissan Juke
15 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Nissan Rogue
12 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Nissan Versa
11 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Nissan Titan
11 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Altima
11 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Nissan Sentra
9 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2014 Nissan Rogue
8 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,200 moderate
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
8 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
Active recalls — Nissan fuel system 12 on file
Nissan North America, Inc
Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2, R25E3 and R25A9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc
A blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov October 10, 2025.
Nissan North America, Inc
A hole in the fuel tank could leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC912.
Nissan North America, Inc
Road debris may puncture the thin fuel tank wall, causing a gas leak and increasing the risk of a fire. In addition, the fuel tank may not perform as expected during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly and install a new lock ring, gasket, and o-ring seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC887.
Nissan North America, Inc
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.
Nissan North America, Inc
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
Nissan North America, Inc
An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC791.
Nissan North America, Inc
If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Nissan North America, Inc
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles
If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Nissan North America, Inc
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Nissan North America, Inc
If the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, the vehicle can run out of fuel without the driver being aware, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank breather tube, replacing the fuel tank, fuel sending unit, and/or fuel tank breather tube, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Common questions
How many Nissan fuel system complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,663 complaints across 57 model-year entries from 2005 to 2023. 29 active recall campaigns cover fuel system issues across the Nissan lineup.
Which Nissan model has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Xterra leads with 283 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 Xterra (270) and 2005 Pathfinder (217).
What does it cost to fix Nissan fuel system problems?
Independent shops average $1,200 for fuel system repairs across the Nissan lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Nissan fuel system recalls?
Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover fuel system on Nissan vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Nissan.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.