Nissan Xterra Fuel System, Other Problems
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, other problems on the Nissan Xterra across 9 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “sending unit” (31% of reports).
- 139fuel system, other complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $880typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%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.
- Sending unit: mentioned in 43 of 139 complaints (31%)
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 42 of 139 complaints (30%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 36 of 139 complaints (26%)
- Level sensor: mentioned in 16 of 139 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, other repair on the Nissan Xterra at $880, and half of them between $600 and $920.
Based on 26 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2011), 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, other problems happen?
Based on 121 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 139 complaints, 2 a fire.
Nissan Xterra fuel system, other complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Other complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Xterra | 1 | 1% | 26,857 |
| 2007 Xterra | 32 | 6% | 55,250 |
| 2006 Xterra | 40 | 5% | 47,000 |
| 2005 Xterra | 49 | 6% | 58,679 |
| 2004 Xterra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2003 Xterra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2002 Xterra | 2 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2001 Xterra | 2 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Xterra | 11 | 5% | 67,234 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, other for the 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.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact that while stopped at a traffic light the vehicle stalled. The contact was immediately able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle kept stalling. The contact restarted the vehicle however while entering a parking garage the vehicle stalled…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the accurate fuel consumption. The vehicle was taken the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
1/4 tank of gas in car service engine light came on went to gas station on filled up and the fuel gauge would not read. After 2 day gauge for fuel level worked and ses light went off 2 days later ses light back on and fuel gauge not working went and had tested said that this is a common problem and…
Gas in car was at a 1/4 tank and service engine light came on went and filled tank up and gas gauge not working after driving the car twice the light went off and the gauge was working 3 days latter same issue. I do see where there was a recall for the 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009 xterra for the same…
Vehicle fuel gauge is reporting wrong information, shows empty when full and a half tank when empty. Service engine soon light stays on. Very dangerous barely made it to gas station. *js
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Xterras have fuel system, other problems?
No. NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about fuel system, other for the Nissan Xterra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Xterra fuel system, other?
No recall currently lists fuel system, other for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, other problems on the Nissan Xterra?
Owners report a typical cost of $880 (half paid between $600 and $920), from 26 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, other problems on the Nissan Xterra?
The most frequent phrase is “sending unit”, in 43 of 139 complaints, followed by “fuel gauge” (42).
Other Nissan Xterra problems
- Power Train problems (1,032)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (721)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (440)
- Engine problems (375)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (231)
- Electrical System problems (204)
- Air Bags problems (177)
- Steering problems (108)
See all Nissan Xterra problems.