2004 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,220miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder, 9% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,220 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel gauge read I had a quarter tank of gas, but I ran out. Upon searching the internet for issues such as this there are too many to list here. Google search for 2004 Pathfinder fuel level problem there have been multiple issues with the design of the sensor and this is known by Nissan. Being disabled and running out of gas is not safe and should be addressed by Nissan to resolve this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10715496, filed 2015-05, 112,751 miles“My vehicle was mostly in the state of ny (salt belt state) from 2004 until 2015. (11 years) it's now in va. The undercarriage is rusted beyond a normal amount. The exhaust especially holes are in piping from the catalytic converter to the tailpipe. The care is leaking fuel from the metal filler tube to the gas tank! My local Nissan dealership refused to address these serious issues and inferior metal piping problems. I'm scared the vehicle will blow up.it's dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11066554, filed 2018-02, 134,440 miles“The fuel gauge stopped working. I changed the fuel pump and the sending unit thinking this was the problem. I never received a warning that anything was wrong. I looked online for recalls and saw that there were recalls for this problem in the 2005 and older models of pathfinders. I took my car to a Nissan dealer and was told the fuel gauge not working is a problem with this model Nissan. Learned that my fuel gauge wasn't working when my car stopped on the highway due to my car having run out of gas which could have caused me to have an accident. No warning. Nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114423, filed 2018-07, 117,000 miles“After a gas fill, the service engine light came on. The fuel indicator showed zero fuel even when the tank was full. Nissan dealer said the fuel sending unit needs to be replaced. Estimated repair cost $350! Did some research online and found that the fuel sending unit has been bad on several of these vehicles. Nissan acknowledged that this is a known issue and there have been recalls but we are out of warranty by mileage (but not by vehicle age) and hence they would not cover the cost. This is a *safety* issue, regardless of the mileage that we think Nissan should fix at their cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562392, filed 2014-01, 139,000 miles“Engine stopped running while driving. Turned the tank was out of gas with fuel gauge showing right at quarter mark full. The gauge seem to show full when filled up but for the last three times it shows a quarter tank left while I am able to pump in over 18 gallons of fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10925758, filed 2016-11, 170,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 22% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 | 26 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 81 | 25% |
| 2007 | 119 | 21% |
| 2006 | 231 | 28% |
| 2005 | 276 | 26% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 19 | 17% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 28 | 12% |
| 2000 | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology