2006 Nissan Xterra Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,094 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (43% of reports).
- 237fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 53,094median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%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 103 of 237 complaints (43%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 70 of 237 complaints (30%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 55 of 237 complaints (23%)
- Level sensor: mentioned in 31 of 237 complaints (13%)
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 Xterra at $770, and half of them between $610 and $920.
Based on 35 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2015), 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 226 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 237 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
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 (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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer riverside nissan (8330 indiana ave, riverside, ca 92504) where it was diagnosed and…
Fuel gauge never goes below 1/4 sticks and is inaccurate, same symptoms as recalled vehicles, yet this vin wasn't include in the recall and should be. Tank runs empty yet still indicates 1/4 full a safety hazard. This vehicle should be included to the recall for the exact same defective parts!…
Fuel gauge stopped working. At first, it would go to empty after filling the tank, and driving for a while, start working normal. But now it has stopped working completely. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Nissan Xterras have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2006 Nissan Xterra (30% of the 780 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 Xterra 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 53,094 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 Xterra?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $610 and $920), from 35 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Xterra?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 103 of 237 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (70).
Other 2006 Nissan Xterra problems
See all 2006 Nissan Xterra problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Xterra years.