2006 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 231about this part
- Share
- 28%of 837 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,300miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 231 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, 28% of the 837 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,300 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving car would act as if it were going to shut off..we were never informed of recalls and we bought the car brand new we took it to a transmission specialist and was informed radiator was leaking on transmission and we would require up to $3,500 for repairs which included a used transmission”
NHTSA complaint #11122655, filed 2018-08, 100,000 miles“Service engine soon light came on with error code p0463. Found there is a recall for year 2006 and 2007 fuel level sensor. I have not run out of gas or had any issues except the service engine soon light is on will not pass inspection in our state with this warring light lit. Is my Pathfinder covered under the recall? Vehicle is operational at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10808619, filed 2015-12, 130,000 miles“The service engine soon light lit up when I was driving on a city street. There is a recall campaign bulletin under Nissan pc042 and NHTSA# 10v-075. The Nissan dealer will not cover the costs of parts and labor even after I showed them the documentation for the recall. I need to get reimbursed based on this recall campaign. The attached documentation specifically states that the fuel level sensor needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11015054, filed 2017-08, 126,000 miles“I filled my tank of gas, but the gas gauge still read empty with the fuel light on. My service engine light also came on. From that point on I could never keep track of my gas. It's either full or empty. Sometimes it gets stuck between half tank & quarter tank. I cannot keep track of my miles traveled because once it reaches half tank the fuel light goes on & the meter starts blinking.”
NHTSA complaint #10491764, filed 2013-01, 75,000 miles“Fuel gauge was reading incorrect and I am aware that there is nhsta recal id 10v075000. The chec engine light was activated and I had to get it repaired in order to get an inspection sticker in massachusetts.”
NHTSA complaint #11054806, filed 2017-12, 98,345 milesRelated recalls
- 10V075000Mar 3, 2010Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2006, 2008, Frontier 2006, 2008, Xterra 2006, 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10152514Nov 28, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of…
- 10144513Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10144508Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10109214Mar 20, 2017NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this…
- 10032627Nov 30, 2010Nissan: fuel gauge issues and/or dtc p0461/2/3. The fuel gauge is erratic, inaccurate, or inoperative. The mil is on with dtc p0461, p0462, or p0463 stored in self diagnosis…
- 10019625Mar 30, 2006Squeak from fuel pump.
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 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
450 complaintsEngine cooling
185 complaintsEngine
147 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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