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P0448 on NISSAN FRONTIER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2017, 2018

What P0448 Means on Your NISSAN FRONTIER

Real NISSAN FRONTIER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I try and fill up fuel and the pump constantly shuts off. i have to pump the fuel super slow in order for it to fill up. i have tried different gas stations, same issue."

— 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/09/2019

"I bought my 2018 frontier with 40k miles on it back in april 2018. i now have about 56k miles on it. over the last couple of months it got harder and harder to put gas in it and for a month now it shuts off multiple times and or spits gas out when i try to fill it."

— 2018 NISSAN FRONTIER owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/05/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0448 on NISSAN FRONTIER

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2017
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0448 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026