Tl*the contact owns a 1995 nissan pickup. The entire sub-frame of the vehicle had corrosion. The manufacturer referred her to the dealer. The dealer informed the manufacturer that since the sub-frame failed, the vehicle was no longer in a drivable condition. The manufacturer concluded that because the warranty expired she was ineligible for a free remedy. Two years ago the fuel tank started to spill gas onto the ground. The dealer replaced the fuel tank as a free remedy. The failure mileage was 70,000 . The current mileage was 105,000. Updated 05/12/10
Fuel system
Nissan Pickup Fuel System problems by year
16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Pickup's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.
Fuel System complaints by model year
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The entire undercarriage and frame is rusted out. I have had to replace the gasoline lines, the brake lines and the power steering lines. The frame is totally rusted out and can not pass inspection. Every component under the vehicle is dangerously rusted and frail. Both front and rear bumpers are also falling off. Also everything in the front of the vehicle is disintegrating. I have called numerous agencies, including nissan, both dealerships and their headquarters, inquiring about recalls due to the rusted out...
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frame issues and get nowhere. They deny any problem exists. I understand that toyota has acknowledged a similar issue and has taken extreme actions to buy back or repair the affected vehicles. *Tr
While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and it was towed to a garage for inspection. Mechanic determined that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. *Ak the wires on top of the fuel sending unit go into molded plastic. The wires and plastic separatedcausing the wires to contact, then no contact, this caused the fuse to blow. *Bf
I have a 1995 nissan quest vehicle that had a safety recall for a cracked fuel tank vent hose that could potentially cause a fire. The recall work was performed in june 2001 with the recall notice stating that the hose needed to be replaced to prevent the hose from cracking and causing a fuel leak. On nov. 5Th 2004, my vehicle failed it's annual state emissions test, with the report saying that I had a fuel system leak. The nissan dealership discovered the fuel tank vent hose cracked and leaking and charged me $170...
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to replace it. I protested the charge because the recall work was supposed to prevent this from happening. This safety recall is not effective. Nissan told me that the recall work is only warranted for 1 year. My contention is that the recall should have prevented this from happening and the latest work should be covered. Neither the dealer nor nissan would agree to reimburse me for the expense. Since the hose should not have cracked again, I would like to be reimbursed for the expense. More importantly, the recall work was not effective.*Ak
I had a 1993 nissan ex cab p/u standard with a/c and power steering and I had a problem with the injectors staying on with the key off and would fill the engine full of gas. Needless to say it burnt up one day and the place where it burnt said for me to get it out of there before they towed it so it ended up in the scrap yard. *Ak
The fuel sender corroded and caused fuel to leak from the vehicle (nissan king cab). *Ak *scc *nlm
Vehicle's fuel tube came off and cut tire back . Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ph
Gas gauge is defective it is not reading properly. *Ts
Due to the design of ball joints/tie rods wear out, causing tire to wear more frequently. Also a noise in the fuel tank, and axle bearing squeals. Please provide further information.*Ak
When driving vehicle cut off without prior warning, coming to a dead stop due to fuel pump malfunctioning. Also, this was the second fuel pump replaced. Please provide any further details. *Ak
Electric fuel pump continues to function after ignition key is turned off.
The vehicle was leaking gas from the gauge assembly. As soon as the ignition was turned on the vehicle would pump gas out of the vehicle. Repair shop has fixed. *Ak
Consumer noticed corrosion around thea fuel tank assembly which causes fuel to spill out whenever the engine is started, also noticed the part which was replaced was designed differently from the defective part. Mfr. Notified. *Ak
Took vehicle to dealer for an oil change and the tires in front were bald; so dealer replaced the tires with new tires. This was when the vehicle was at 8000 miles. Noticed that at 15000 miles the new replacement tires had start wearing out, and the dealerr said that they will not fix them this time. Consumer wants to know why his tires are wearing out so fast at low mileage. *Akthe alignment has been adjusted severla times but the tires continue to wear prematurely (not tire info was given), the front end...
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sticks/locks up when making full turns in 4 wheel drive, the fuel economy is low, the ashtray falls out of the dashboard, the truck slides sideways when stopping on icy roads, the speedometer failed. *Nlm
Consumer noticed that in cold weather conditions the fuel injector freezes up, causing vehicle not to start/stall. *Ak
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