2005 Nissan Xterra Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Nissan Xterra, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (40% of reports).
- 242fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 61,750median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $910typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%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 98 of 242 complaints (40%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 69 of 242 complaints (29%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 52 of 242 complaints (21%)
- Level sensor: mentioned in 41 of 242 complaints (17%)
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 2005 Nissan Xterra at $910, and half of them between $640 and $930.
Based on 51 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2012), 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 224 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 242 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Nissan Xterra fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Xterra | 2 | 5% | 38,250 |
| 2008 Xterra | 8 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 2007 Xterra | 136 | 24% | 52,000 |
| 2006 Xterra | 237 | 30% | 53,094 |
| 2005 Xterra | 242 | 29% | 61,750 |
| 2004 Xterra | 6 | 7% | 108,000 |
| 2003 Xterra | 10 | 14% | 70,000 |
| 2002 Xterra | 9 | 6% | 89,000 |
| 2001 Xterra | 22 | 15% | 64,000 |
| 2000 Xterra | 49 | 23% | 62,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 2005 Nissan Xterra. 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.
Purchased my '05 nissan xterra in the spring of 2012 with about 160,000 miles. For the past 2 months i had minor issues like shuddering/vibrations randomly when i accelerated and the heat not working when i was at a complete stop. It was not until the other day when i was at a complete stop and my…
Check engine light came on then when i filled vehicle with fuel gauge went to empty and low fuel light came on. Gauge does not come back on u til vehicle is driven from 85 to 125 miles and then takes awhile to reach up to around 3/4 full. Never really sure how much fuel is in tank. Was advised to…
Gas gauge wont read, displays empty when full. Goes back and forth. 2006 and 2008 recalled for same problem and part # but nissan wont pay to have 2005 fixed or do a recall. We but from roanoke nissan dealer used at 57351 miles. They didn't offer warranty and we didn't get extended warranty. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Nissan Xterras have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 242 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2005 Nissan Xterra (29% of the 845 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 2005 Nissan Xterra 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 61,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Nissan Xterra?
Owners report a typical cost of $910 (half paid between $640 and $930), from 51 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Nissan Xterra?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 98 of 242 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (69).
Other 2005 Nissan Xterra problems
- Power Train problems (412)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (167)
- Engine problems (114)
See all 2005 Nissan Xterra problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Xterra years.