2001 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  11
• Storage › Tank assembly
  2
• Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  2

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  17%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  320%
• 75k–100k
  320%
• 100k–150k
  640%
• 150k+
  213%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Nissan Pathfinder owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I have noticed a very strom gas smell in and outside of my wehicle lately. I took it to the garage and it needs a new gas tank as the original has rusted and leaking. I see where this model has a recall in the states with high road salt useage - this unit came from ontario with high road salt useage.

A strong odor of gasoline is present after filling up and lasts until the tank is approximately 3/4 full. This problem began 2 weeks ago. It occurs every time the tank is filled. The problem has not been corrected. The NHTSA website indicated that a recall was issued in 2007 for this problem. The manufacturer's report date is 9-12-07. The vehicle is a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder and was originally sold in new york. I am the second owner and purchased the vehicle in 2004 in north carolina. Consequences of the defect are possible gasoline fire and total destruction of the vehicle and death of all passengers. The vehicle is parked and will not be driven until the dealer honors the recall. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle was parked when the contact stated that he noticed a strong odor of gasoline from the vehicle exterior. He then inspected the vehicle and discovered that the odor was coming from the filler tube. The dealer advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 07V435000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). The manufacturer advised the contact that they were unaware if his vehicle was included in the recall and would later return his call with a decision. The manufacturer did not return the contacts call and the contact was unaware of his vehicle was included in the recall campaign or not. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.

The service engine soon' has been on and off for about 1 year on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder (mileage is a little over 70,000). I take the car to a garage (delmar auto & radiator inc., 90 adams street, delmar, ny 12054, [phone]) on 8/1/08 to have it diagnosed ($144.40) and the code says the oxygen sensor (p0140) needs replacement ($219.37). The work is done and after about 80 miles the service engine soon comes back on. I take the car back to the garage (8/7/08) have it diagnosed ($144.40) and the code says mass air flow signal is weak ($563.00). The work is done and after about 20 miles the service engine soon comes back on. I call the garage (8/18/08) after they return from vacation and they will take the vehicle to a Nissan dealer and have the ECM reprogrammed at cost.

Tl contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact smelled a strong gaseous odor inside the passenger compartment. She looked under her vehicle and did not notice any leaks. She then drove to work and the vehicle was parked for most of the day. When she returned to her vehicle hours later, she noticed that there was a fuel leak beneath her vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where it remained until the parts arrived. Nissan stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07V435000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, gasoline would spew back out from the filler neck. In addition, the contact would frequently smell an overpowering gasoline odor from the interior of the vehicle. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure and when contacting the manufacturer, he was informed his VIN was not included in the recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 07V435000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileages were approximately 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician made the contact aware of recall NHTSA campaign number 07V435000 (fuel system, gasoline) and explained that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where the technician stated that the filler tube assembly needed to be replaced but since the statue of limitation had surpassed and the contact would have to cover the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 151,033 the current mileage was 274,415.

Tl contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The tire mechanic noticed rust in the wheel weld on the lower bracket due to fuel leaking from the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the contact's VIN was not included in the recall for NHTSA campaign id number 07V435000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). They also advised him to call the consumer affairs division in two weeks. The tire mechanic diagnosed the failure while replacing the tires. The repair would cost $1,000. The failure mileage was 68,900 and current mileage was 69,000.

Gasoline has been leaking from the gas tube on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder for two years. I contacted the dealer several months ago and asked them about the recall. They knew nothing about it. I then notified them of the recall and directed to the website. I'm tired of the smell of gasoline, gas on my driveway and lawn and polluting my lake. I want to know when I will receive a recall notice and repair. We have waited long enough for Nissan to act and ignore the NHTSA recall and ignore potential hazards to Nissan vehicle owners.

Gasoline filler pipe perforation leading to fuel loss when filled and fumes consistently - significant health hazard from fumes and fire/explosion danger.... Date and mileage required to complete this form is estimate... Nissan refuses to complete recall work as vehicle is no longer in salt state...code put in by initial technician was for non-salt state...technician was unaware that the vehicle was originally sold in and was in salt state for four years prior to moving to non-salt state.

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