1998 Nissan Altima Fuel System Problems
15 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (15)
When you try to fill your gas tank, it only accepts a small amount of fuel before gasoline spills out onto the ground. Your check engine light has also come on. This likely involves a problem with the fuel filler neck, vent system, or charcoal canister that's preventing the tank from accepting a full charge of fuel.
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Your car is very difficult to refuel—gasoline backs up and spits out at you when you try to fill the tank. You'll need to pump gas very slowly to avoid this problem. The issue appears to be related to the fuel filler system and may require diagnostic work or replacement of internal filler components.
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When you try to fill your gas tank, fuel spills back out instead of going in, so you have to fill it very slowly. This issue has been reported on 1997 Altimas and is related to a faulty evaporator control valve, which has also caused your check engine light to come on. The fix will likely involve replacing the evaporator control valve or related fuel system components.
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR MORE THAN 8 HOURS. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK
CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL WHILE DRIVING. HE EXAMINED FUEL SYSTEM UNDERNEATH AND THE FUEL TANK, AND NOTICED THE ENTRY POINT WHERE THE GAS WENT INTO THE VEHICLE BROKE. *AK
WHENEVER I TRY TO FILL MY GAS TANK, THE FUEL BACKS UP AFTER FILLING 2-3 GALLONS AND SPILLS OUT. THIS IS THE 2ND SUMMER SEASON I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM. LAST SUMMER MY MECHANIC SAID THE TANK APPEARED FINE. I HAVE TO FILL THE TANK VERY SLOWLY AND I OFTEN STILL EXPERIENCE THIS BACKSPLASH OF FUEL. THIS HAPPENS 70% OF THE TIME.*AK
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO SENSORS IN GAS TANK. I WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS IN THE TANK BECAUSE IT WOULD SPIT BACK OUT. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT ONE PART ALONE WAS $300. *LA
CONSUMER NOTICE WHILE FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, FUEL SPRAYED BACK OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
I CANNOT FILL GAS INTO MY GAS TANK. THE GAS TANK ALSO SPLURTS OUT GAS WHENEVER THIS IS ATTEMPTED CREATING A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. *NLM
WHEN PUTTING GAS IN THE TANK IT SPLASHES BACK OUT OF TANK. *AK *NLM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
MY FUEL LINE HAD A LEAK, BUT THE DIFEO NISSAN DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *AK
MY FUEL LINE HAD A LEAK, BUT THE DIFEO NISSAN DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *AK
MY FUEL LINE HAD A LEAK, BUT THE DIFEO NISSAN DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *AK
FUEL CYLINDER FAILED. YH