At the shop, Nissan fuel-system issues have a recognizable signature. 1,655 documented complaints across 56 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. 11 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. 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
56 model-year entries · 2005–2023
Nissan fuel system problems
1,655 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Nissan vehicles for fuel system issues. 11 active recall campaigns. See fuel system across all makes →
Complaints
1,655
Recalls
11
Year-models
56
Avg fix
$1,200
11crashes
4fires
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 · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Pathfinder
217 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Nissan Xterra
157 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Nissan Pathfinder
151 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
78 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Titan
38 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Nissan Armada
32 complaints · ~$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 · 1 recall · ~$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 · ~$1,200 severe
2011 Nissan Juke
14 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Nissan Rogue
12 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Nissan Versa
11 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Nissan Titan
11 complaints · ~$1,200 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
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.
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
This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
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 is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, Infiniti qx and Infiniti m vehicles
Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
Nissan is recalling model year 2009-2010 Nissan cube vehicles manufactured from january 30, 2009 through july 30, 2010
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will develop a special protector and attach it to the gasoline recirculation tube at the location of the filler neck connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 13, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
On certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used
This could result in the malfunction indicator light in the instrument panel coming on and may result in some fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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
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
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
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
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.
Common questions
How many Nissan fuel system complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,655 complaints across 56 model-year entries from 2005 to 2023. 11 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.