NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Safety risk
THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
42,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-03-30
Owners notified
2006-04-24
Defect description
ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, IN A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT DEFORMATION OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY COULD CAUSE THE FUEL FILLER CAP TETHER TO BE STRETCHED TO THE POINT OF UNSCREWING THE FUEL FILLER CAP.
Safety risk
THIS MAY RESULT IN A FUEL SPILL WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CAP TETHER PIN ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Power train
200
106,890 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
137
50,112 mi
Engine
82
106,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
62
80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
57
97,731 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
39
60,000 mi
Electrical system
32
106,000 mi
Air bags
24
80,000 mi
Steering
24
60,000 mi
Unknown or other
19
94,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
14
90,000 mi
Fuel system, other
13
51,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
13
40,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
13
103,100 mi
Steering: column
10
13,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
9
92,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
9
68,000 mi
Seat belts
6
84,847 mi
Service brakes
5
79,000 mi
Air bags: side/window
4
33,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
4
50,000 mi
Power train: driveline
4
70,000 mi
Structure: body
4
126,000 mi
Suspension
4
36,100 mi
Equipment
3
36,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
3
74,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
3
40,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission
3
80,000 mi
Suspension: front
3
56,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
2
45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
2
88,460 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
2
77,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
2
63,000 mi
Seat belts: front
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
2
400 mi
Structure
2
859 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
2
8,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
2
47,000 mi
Tires
2
36,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
2
47,000 mi
Visibility
2
35,000 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness
1
—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
50,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
109 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
115,382 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
1
15,000 mi
Insert, padding
1
—
Parking brake
1
79,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
1
—
Seats
1
173,000 mi
Service brakes, electric
1
38,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
1
4,980 mi
Trailer hitches
1
22,750 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
400 mi
Visibility/wiper
1
65,000 mi
Wheels
1
34,183 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
16,700 mi
Wheels: rim
1
16,700 mi
The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
DP26003Fuel smell and loss of motive power
Engine and engine cooling
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.