The van has been in shop approximatley 10 times in ten months for extended time and problems are no better than 10 months ago. The noise gets louder over a period of time. The other dealer said it was normal engine noise. The consumer took the car to the repair shop numerous times for this problem. The contact stated that the vehicle was refueled and was able to restart.
While driving the vehicle made a humming noise in the engine compartment. The consumer wanted to get rid of the car. The trip odometer showed I had gone 174 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the contact was advised that the fuel pump would need replacing. What has to happen to get this addresses? The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled. We were in the vehicle for several minutes with the hazard lights on, before I could safely get my children from the car.
Excessive noise pollution when driving, faulty rear hatch lock electrical , faulty elect. The consumer has not called the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to two Nissan dealer and three independent garage. I managed to guide my car off the road into an entrance road to a business. They all have the same 3. All three independent garages agreed that the problem was the fuel pump.
One of the Nissan dealers was unsure what the problem was. I went to a gas station. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge displayed ¾ of fuel prior to it stalling. I realized the engine was not running. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. I looked at my gauges and the tachometer was at 0.
The gas gauge showed a quarter of a tank and no light was on. Requested full check of engine. The dealer replaced the fuel pump once , and the abs sensor was also replaced, no one knew what was happening with the car. I put the car in park and attempted to start it. The engine turned over but would not catch. . Dealership once again towed vehicle and supposedly fixed the fuel related problem.
The car has been towed to the dealer again for the same issues. Nearly hit a car and a curb before I could stop vehicle. The car took 19 gallons. Dealership towed and supposedly fixed. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 186,000. Vehicle intermittently stalled and hesitated. Some men got my children and I out of the car and pushed to car into a gas station on that corner.
Window sticker 19 - 26 mpg, lowest end ratings on this model are 16 - 22. I have seen many post on the internet regarding this issue on this year car. The capacity was 20 gallons so the car was empty. Experienced problems with car starting during first week. The vehicle was not repaired.
My vehicle to this day does not get near the reported guideline fuel consumption ratings. This vehicle is what lemon laws were intended for yet Nissan is in denial about all the problems owners have endured with no compensation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. I filled up the car and it took 11. I tried revving the gas pedal but nothing happened. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Took to dealership for custom package. I pressed the gas pedal to accelerate and did not hear the engine respond. Upgrade and engine diagnostic during 2nd week. I poured it the gas. I have been monitoring since.
I called my wife and she brought a gas can. On a typical week my car is slightly under half a tank. Mine gets 13 - 14. On the way home from dealership, car suddenly died in a turn on a major intersection during rush hour. Cars were zooming by on their way home. The contact stated that as soon as the engine was started, the vehicle would exhibit an unusual whining noise from the rear.