2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 238 complaints for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 238 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 202 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 65 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 43 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 33 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 16 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 13 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 202 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light was illuminated. She was informed that the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. She stated that the fuel gauge indicator needle remains on the empty symbol, even when fuel is in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer two weeks later to have it repaired.
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 high causing the fuel pump to fail. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- Drivetrain & axles 415 complaints
- Engine 290 complaints
- Cooling system 43 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Transmission 37 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints