2007 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 24, 2025 · 67 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,800 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (58% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel gauge: mentioned in 39 of 67 complaints (58%)
  • Service engine: mentioned in 16 of 67 complaints (24%)
  • Sending unit: mentioned in 13 of 67 complaints (19%)
  • Tank empty: mentioned in 7 of 67 complaints (10%)

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 2007 Nissan Pathfinder at $760, and half of them between $750 and $840.

Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2011), 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 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 2%
10k–25k miles1 · 2%
25k–50k miles27 · 43%
50k–75k miles21 · 33%
75k–100k miles9 · 14%
100k–150k miles2 · 3%
150k+ miles2 · 3%

How serious are the reports?

Of 67 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Nissan Pathfinder fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year

Peak: 2005, with 186 complaints
1995: 101995101996: 221997: 7199771998: 991999: 5199952000: 10102001: 232001232003: 552005: 18620051862006: 1351352007: 672007672008: 30302011: 1201112013: 882014: 2201422019: 332023: 220232

n = 505 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel System, Gasoline complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2023 Pathfinder22%29,950
2019 Pathfinder34%28,000
2014 Pathfinder20%31,500
2013 Pathfinder81%6,000
2011 Pathfinder12%51,857
2008 Pathfinder309%80,000
2007 Pathfinder6712%52,800
2006 Pathfinder13516%56,000
2005 Pathfinder18618%63,750
2003 Pathfinder55%92,025
2001 Pathfinder2310%105,000
2000 Pathfinder109%92,810
1999 Pathfinder55%121,500
1998 Pathfinder96%160,000
1997 Pathfinder73%91,000
1996 Pathfinder21%—
1995 Pathfinder106%89,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2010, with 38 complaints
2009: 9200992010: 382010382011: 5201152012: 6201262013: 2201322014: 6201462016: 120161

n = 67 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

I have not had this 2007 pathfinder a year yet. I told the man that sold me the car that i was having this fuel issue where, the gauge just drops down and you think you are out of gas. He told me to just wait until my warranty kick in. Low and behold we brought it back and they said the warranty…

Received Dec 15, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10935539

First the fuel sensor went out. Once i got that fixed (640.00) the fuel tank wouldn't fill up and the gauges were off. Then fluid leaked into the radiator and i had to replace the radiator (1,000.00). Then i had to flush it twice. Then the car overheated because the thermostat was gone. $250.00…

Received Jul 30, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10617654

Tl* the contact owns 2007 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel gauge failed to properly measure the fuel levels in the vehicle. The contact stated that when the tank was full, it would indicate that it was empty and when the tank was empty it indicated that it was full. The vehicle was…

Received Jul 16, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10611028
Nissan Pathfinder
Front view of a 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD crossover. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Nissan Pathfinders have fuel system, gasoline problems?

No. NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (12% of the 561 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 2007 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system, gasoline?

No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.

At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

The median reported mileage is 52,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners report a typical cost of $760 (half paid between $750 and $840), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 39 of 67 complaints, followed by “service engine” (16).

Other 2007 Nissan Pathfinder problems

See all 2007 Nissan Pathfinder problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Pathfinder years.