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The digits and markings in the fuel gauge and odometer only partially light up so one cannot read the mileage or know how much fuel is in the tank. At first when the problem appeared at approximately 60,000 miles, it was intermittent and proper readings could be seen briefly if you pounded on the dashboard. But for the past couple of years, only the right side of each digit appears now and the fuel gauge reflects accurately only for a few moments after filling the gas tank, then only shows a partial tank so there is no way of knowing how much gas is really in the tank.
The instrument cluster's LED lights have all burnt out. I did some research and found that many Nissan Quest drivers experience this catastrophic failure of that cluster after 85,000 miles or so. Is there a factory recall on this item for 2005 Nissan Quest vans? I have been given quotes on just replacing the diode for that cluster of prices ranging from $250.00 - $350.00. One mechanic said that if replacing the diode doesn't fix the problem then I would have to replace the "entire" instrument cluster, costing as much as $700.00.
I've have no indication of fuel or mileage for over a year. I have to guess when my tank is low.
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The digits and markings in the fuel gauge and odometer only partially light up so one cannot read the mileage or know how much fuel is in the tank. At first when the problem appeared at approximately 60,000 miles, it was intermittent and proper readings could be seen briefly if you pounded on the dashboard. But for the past couple of years, only the right side of each digit appears now and the fuel gauge reflects accurately only for a few moments after filling the gas tank, then only shows a partial tank so there is no way of knowing how much gas is really in the tank.
- Susan L., La Mirada, CA, US