Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 505 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Nissan Pathfinder across 17 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (186). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (38% of reports).
- 505fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%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 193 of 505 complaints (38%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 104 of 505 complaints (21%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 63 of 505 complaints (12%)
- Gasoline storage: mentioned in 50 of 505 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 Nissan Pathfinder at $770, and half of them between $680 and $920.
Based on 56 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2015), 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 425 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 505 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an 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 (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Model years: 2006, 2008
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Problem: On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia, during the coating process of the fuel filler tube assembly, an insufficient amount of coating may have been applied at the lower mounting bracket. This could result in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.
Risk: This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube. In this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. The recall began on november 26, 2007. 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.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N). The check engine, seat belt, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 82 MPH, the vehicle suddenly started to lose motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually resumed normal operation before the hesitation…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while the vehicle was being State Inspected, the contact was informed that the vehicle had failed the inspection. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Pathfinders have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 505 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Nissan Pathfinder. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Pathfinder fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $680 and $920), from 56 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Nissan Pathfinder?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 193 of 505 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (104).
Other Nissan Pathfinder problems
- Power Train problems (2,444)
- Engine problems (969)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (831)
- Air Bags problems (600)
- Suspension problems (546)
- Electrical System problems (461)
- Structure problems (419)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (325)
See all Nissan Pathfinder problems.