P0461 on Nissan
Fuel Level Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance
P0461 on Nissan vehicles indicates fuel level sensor 'a' circuit range/performance. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Nissan model — most commonly on Rogue. P0461 means the powertrain control module sees a fuel-level sensor signal that is implausible or doesn't change as expected — for instance, the reading stays fixed while fuel is consumed, or it moves erratically. The fuel level sensor (sending unit) in the tank reports how much fuel remains, and this data is also used by the EVAP system for certain leak monitors. Typically this only causes an inaccurate fuel gauge or skipped emissions tests rather than drivability problems. It is a low-urgency issue but worth fixing for an accurate gauge. Typical repair costs on Nissan range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0461
- •Faulty fuel level sensor / sending unit in the tank
- •Worn or dirty sending-unit resistor card or float
- •Wiring or connector problems to the sending unit
- •Corrosion at the fuel pump module connector
- •Stuck or damaged float arm
- •Poor ground for the sensor circuit
- •Instrument cluster or PCM fault (less common)
P0461 on Nissan by Model
Nissan Rogue(1 issue)
- Inaccurate fuel gauge / faulty fuel level sender2014-2016
A frequently reported issue (nearly 200 reports) is an inaccurate fuel gauge driven by a failing fuel level sending unit inside the tank. Owners see the gauge read full when the tank is half empty, read near-empty with a full tank, the low-fuel warning trigger prematurely, or the gauge start at zero on key-on. The float/sender resistance drifts out of spec, sometimes setting code P0463 (fuel level sensor circuit high input). Nissan has issued recalls for the same part on the Altima/Frontier but not (for most years) on the Rogue.
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What does P0461 mean on Nissan?▼
P0461 stands for "Fuel Level Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance." P0461 means the powertrain control module sees a fuel-level sensor signal that is implausible or doesn't change as expected — for instance, the reading stays fixed while fuel is consumed, or it moves erratically. The fuel level sensor (sending unit) in the tank reports how much fuel remains, and this data is also used by the EVAP system for certain leak monitors. Typically this only causes an inaccurate fuel gauge or skipped emissions tests rather than drivability problems. It is a low-urgency issue but worth fixing for an accurate gauge. On Nissan specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0461 on Nissan vehicles?▼
Common causes on Nissan: Faulty fuel level sensor / sending unit in the tank, Worn or dirty sending-unit resistor card or float, Wiring or connector problems to the sending unit, Corrosion at the fuel pump module connector, Stuck or damaged float arm. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0461 on a Nissan?▼
Repair costs on Nissan range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Nissan models have P0461 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0461 on 1 Nissan model: Rogue.