2006 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (43% of reports).
- 135fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 56,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $740typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 58 of 135 complaints (43%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 38 of 135 complaints (28%)
- Gasoline storage: mentioned in 26 of 135 complaints (19%)
- Auxiliary tank: mentioned in 15 of 135 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder at $740, and half of them between $540 and $970.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 114 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 135 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Nissan Pathfinder fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Pathfinder | 2 | 2% | 29,950 |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 3 | 4% | 28,000 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 2 | 0% | 31,500 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 8 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% | 51,857 |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 30 | 9% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Pathfinder | 67 | 12% | 52,800 |
| 2006 Pathfinder | 135 | 16% | 56,000 |
| 2005 Pathfinder | 186 | 18% | 63,750 |
| 2003 Pathfinder | 5 | 5% | 92,025 |
| 2001 Pathfinder | 23 | 10% | 105,000 |
| 2000 Pathfinder | 10 | 9% | 92,810 |
| 1999 Pathfinder | 5 | 5% | 121,500 |
| 1998 Pathfinder | 9 | 6% | 160,000 |
| 1997 Pathfinder | 7 | 3% | 91,000 |
| 1996 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Pathfinder | 10 | 6% | 89,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact stated that the company owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed a full tank, then suddenly displayed that the fuel was empty, improperly displaying the fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel level sensor was…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL RELATED…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Nissan Pathfinders have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (16% of the 837 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners report a typical cost of $740 (half paid between $540 and $970), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 58 of 135 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (38).
Other 2006 Nissan Pathfinder problems
See all 2006 Nissan Pathfinder problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Pathfinder years.