2008 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 25%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 25% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“The vehicle fuel sensor shows that it's empty as soon as the vehicle has a quarter tank of gas left. Mileage does not show even though the vehicle has gas. This happens when they vehicle is turned on and in motion. I do see that Nissan has a recall for this specific problem (NHTSA campaign number: 10v075000) but there are no recalls associated with my vehicle VIN #”
NHTSA complaint #10983359, filed 2017-05, 110,000 miles“The pressure relief valve (I think that's what it's called) had to be replaced. It cost me $350 but I didn't keep a receipt. An individual that had a shop did the repair but has since moved and I have no idea where. I was unable to put more than a few gallons of gas when pumping gas before it would cut off. I would wait a few minutes and pump a few more gallons and it would cut off again. I had it replaced last year but I don't remember the mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #11098460, filed 2018-05, 110,000 miles“Digital gas milage and gas gauge needle not reading how much gas is actually in the tank. Needle goes below e and gas light comes on even when I have a full tank. Digital gas milage goes to 0 or gives all dashes no matter how much gas I have. Or when I am low on gas the needle will read I have more than I do. This happens randomly while stationary, while driving on city street and highway. Fluctuates in the middle of a trip, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10849695, filed 2016-03, 117,000 miles“The fuel sending unit on my Nissan is faulty. There is a part campaign issued for some vehicles but Nissan is not covering mine. The concern is that the fuel sensor either registers empty and I can run out of gasoline. Or as I am filling my vehicle, it may not sense the level of gasoline in the tank and cause an overfill situation. As I live in a near non attainment area, this situation could be impact fuel of the environment.”
NHTSA complaint #10618254, filed 2014-08, 90,000 miles“I have been noticing the fuel gauge does not read correctly. It gets down close to 1/4 tank and then will stay there. The read out on the information screen will report 0 miles to empty . This leaves me not knowing the amount of fuel left in my tank, and fearful of running out of gas and/ or causing an accident. I have a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder se v-8 model. It started in the fall 2013 when gas gauge started reading sporadic fuel levels.”
NHTSA complaint #10605222, filed 2014-06, 70,000 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
- 10208953Feb 7, 2022DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10177211Jun 29, 2020DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 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…
- 10192266Nov 15, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If one or more of these EVAP leak DTCs are stored (P0442, P0455, P0456) on a 2007 through 2011 Nissan vehicle, a loose fuel fill cap may be the cause. Use the…
- 10053956Nov 15, 2013Nissan: a loose fuel fill cap is the cause of evap leak dtcs (p0442, p0455, p0456) stored on some vehicles. Model years 2007-2011. Model not listed.
- 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…
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 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
155 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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