2001 Nissan Frontier fuel system, gasoline problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Nissan Frontier — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased my nissan frontier from a nissan dealer "as is" which was fine til the first time I filled it up. The smell of gas made me pull over right away. Couldn't find or see a leak but sure could smell it. Shortly after check engine light goes on. Had a mechanic look at it to find fuel is…”
filed Nov 5, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier crew cab. The contact stated that after refueling, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed a fracture in the fuel tank, which would require replacement. The manufacturer was made…”
filed May 29, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES…Campaign 04V230000 · May 24, 2004
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK INLET SHUTTER VALVE…Campaign 02V300000 · Nov 12, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Frontier | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 Frontier | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Frontier | 113 | 22% |
| 2006 Frontier | 174 | 28% |
| 2005 Frontier | 119 | 22% |
| 2004 Frontier | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 Frontier | 13 | 17% |
| 2002 Frontier | 12 | 10% |
| 2000 Frontier | 19 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.