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Pretty sure, I haven't actually see the leak coming out of the filler pipe, but I can see residue left behind that shows the gas is coming from the bottom part of the filler pipe where it connects into that short rubber hose that goes to the tank. I always fill the tank up when I stop at the gas station. I think over time the gas that is backed up into the filler pipe has corroded the pipe and now it seeps through the rusted section. I noticed that when I fill it up at the gas station, nothing is leaking, its only if I fill up that it will eventually start dripping. I only fill it up to 3/4 of a tank and no more leaking Thanks for the site recommendation, I hope they have these parts, I've looked everywhere for them on the Internet.

I put it up on a lift and found the problem. The filler tube is rusted all to hell near where it connects to the rubber tube that connects into the fuel tank assembly. That plastic cover that protects it from rocks and dirt may have gotten some dirt/water in it that may have caused it to rust. Its looks pretty straight forward to replace so I'll try to replace it myself. Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to order parts online?

Thanks for the help, I will look for that access panel. I have another development...I started noticing the smell and leaking after I filled up the tank. Now that it is down below 3/4 there is no more leaking. Does that mean that it would have to be a crack in the tank and does it effectively rule out any other issue?

I have a 1998 Pathfinder Auto 4x4 that has developed a gas leak near driver's side wheel well. The leak is very minor, but has just recently developed. I am not hard on my vehicle, so it can't think of anything that could have caused this. I'd like to know if anyone has had trouble with a leaking gas tank and if this is an issue with the Pathfinder gas tank, etc. Can the gas tank rust or is it coated somehow to prevent this? Since I have not been able to look at it closely, it could also be a loose gasket on the fuel line connecting to the tank. I'd like to investigate it more closely, but I don't have access to a garage or even ramps.