2005 Nissan Xterra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 323about this part
- Share
- 38%of 845 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 323 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Nissan Xterra, 38% of the 845 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission has been slipping . I heard of a recall on this problem and I called Nissan and was told I missed extended warranty buy 8 days ,they admitted that they did have problems with this vehicles transmission.but refuse to do anything about it, also very hard to put gas in,”
NHTSA complaint #10821605, filed 2016-01, 125 miles“I have a Xterra 2005, I have two friends that have the same car, same year. They received from Nissan a letter that said, that the fuel gauge was faulty and that they need to get it fixed, warranty was extended. Mine is not working. Called the dealer, they said I have no warranty, and it seems it is a problem with some Nissan models 2005 and -06.”
NHTSA complaint #10400051, filed 2011-05, 86,000 miles“I have been experiencing issues with my fuel gauge on my 2005 Nissan Xterra. I can no longer place trust in the gauge, since I have run out of gas twice now, while the gauge still showed fuel available in the tank. The error codes on the computer module state it is the fuel sending unit. I have spoken with Nissan and they refused to rectify this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10373940, filed 2011-01, 55,000 miles“I have a 200d Xterra that I bought new at the end of 2005. Recently the gas gauge stopped working. I would fillit up than he gas light comes on along with service engine soon. Next day gas gauge reads 3/4 full than never moves. Nissan wants to charge $450 just so happens my extended warranty ran out 10-15-11 and I have over 72,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10438771, filed 2011-12, 82,000 miles“Gas gauge wont read, displays empty when full. Goes back and forth. 2006 and 2008 recalled for same problem and part # but Nissan wont pay to have 2005 fixed or do a recall. We but from roanoke Nissan dealer used at 57351 miles. They didn't offer warranty and we didn't get extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10563860, filed 2014-02, 62,000 milesRelated 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 18 | 15% |
| 2007 | 228 | 41% |
| 2006 | 368 | 47% |
| 2005 | 323 | 38% |
| 2004 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 | 16 | 22% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 32 | 21% |
| 2000 | 66 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Xterra
412 complaintsEngine cooling
167 complaintsEngine
114 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Xterra
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.
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