2003 Nissan Frontier fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2003 Nissan Frontier — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bought truck new in 2003 original owner. At 36433 miles check engine light came on was told fuel tank was rusted out needed new tank which was replaced under extended warranty. At 91989 miles check engine light again comes on. Was told fuel tank/evap canister valve/evap control system needed…”
filed Sep 13, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. While operating the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel tank was replaced due to its straps rusting through. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was…”
filed Apr 10, 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
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% |
| 2002 Frontier | 12 | 10% |
| 2001 Frontier | 25 | 19% |
| 2000 Frontier | 19 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.