Check Engine Light On Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 29 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the Pathfinder.

1 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to courtesy Nissan (1777 n central expy, richardson, TX 75080, (972) 231-2600) and was informed that the oxygen sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,700.

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2 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 11/28/2020

The car suddenly started stalling on the highway and would not accelerate and stuck at the same speed. The check engine light came on. This happened a few times where the car would stall and the acceleration would not work on local roads as well as the interstate thus considerably slowing the speed of the traffic upon getting it inspected at the dealership, they found the crankshaft sensor was faulty.

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3 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 09/14/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle abruptly stopped independently with the forward emergency brakes and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence however, the vehicle failed to start the next morning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to orr Nissan of wichita (10625 e. Kellogg dr, wichita, KS 67207) where the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, while driving 40 mph, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the alternator was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

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4 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 10/29/2019

Tl-the contact owns owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned and taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that it could be the air emissions and was to take it to a Nissan dealer. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to garden city Nissan dealer, (316 n franklin st, hempstead, NY 11550, (516) 483-4400) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and engine sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the engine sensor was in the process of been repaired but not the catalytic converter. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Aw.

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5 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/07/2019

2007 Pathfinder was being driven on a city street and stalled while in motion. Was able to steer away from traffic. Steering was hard to maneuver. After repeated times of cranking it would not start. . Vehicle was towed to owners residence. When being dropped off owner started vehicle and was able to move it into driveway. No check engine light of any sort was lit. After a couple of days vehicle was being driven around the block and stalled again. Waited for about 25 minutes to cool off and engine turned on again but stalled . After a couple of repeated trys was able to drive vehicle back into driveway. Again no codes lit.

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6 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/23/2018

My husband roger and I purchased a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder less than a week ago at granite Nissan in rapid city, sd. We drove to dickinson, nd to drop off my stepson to see his mother as required by court order every month. The trip there has no cellular service and temperatures that reach subzero. Upon arriving in dickinson, we had the check engine light come on while driving approximately 65 mph and the rpms became erratic. We also noticed decreased fuel efficiency. The light came on with less than 400 total miles on the vehicle. We consulted the user manual which advised to drive the car to the dealership with the check engine light remaining on. Unfortunately, when we received the notification of ready for pick up, there was no resolve. The serviceman claimed that it was an issue �currently being investigated by Nissan�. He said they cleared the error and that we will notice less efficiency with gas mileage and stated the vehicle wouldn't breakdown but was unsure of what may happen. We purchased this brand new vehicle to better ensure a safe means to drive in desolate areas and in extreme weather conditions while monthly tranporting our son for visitation. The service technician was dismissive/belittled our concerns when asking about safety, especially with the special circumstances and that we have a one year old and six year old who ride daily in the car in addition to our 14 year old who takes the monthly trips to nd. We are waiting for Nissan to reply with when and how the error code p34a9, intake timing control will be fixed and if damage to the engine or other parts of the vehicle while this error occurs. If we are stranded in desolate nd in extreme temperatures, our lives will be at risk as even if the �sos� feature were to be pressed, the nearest emergency responders are hours away. We've inquired with Nissan about the safety of this 2018 Pathfinder.

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7 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

I needed to change all sensors because check engine light and the dvd and slip light stayed on. Now it will not start all the time and if it does it will die in the middle of traffic. It had to be towed to dealer.

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8 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 10/26/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that driving at various speeds the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Wh.

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9 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 10/21/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as it increased in rpms. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Oo.

10 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

The moment I purchased this vehicle it had check engine light and transmission problems and catalytic converters were bad. Would not pass inspection.

11 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/03/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000. The VIN was not available. Djr.

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12 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 11/29/2014

The first time while driving the Pathfinder in regular driving conditions, the engine stalled at approximately 30 mph. To restart the engine I had to put the transmission in neutral and turn the key all the way off and then restart the vehicle. The second time this happened I was driving again the same day, cruising along at about 50 mph in traffic, and the engine died again with no warning. The instrument cluster showed all the typical "dummy lights" after the engine failed the first two times. When we parked the Pathfinder we could smell gas at the rear passenger door on the drivers side. We took the Pathfinder to the shop for repair. Fuel smell was corrected by installing a fuel pump seal and the fuel pump system was reseated, and reinstalled after an incorrect installation by a previous mechanic. After receiving the Pathfinder back fro our shop, the engine died again while sitting in a parked position running in an idle state. No instrument cluster lights came on when engine died this time (the 3rd time), no check engine or codes displayed. Then while driving again at 50 mph in normal driving conditions the engine died again, no indication of electrical issues, no flashes in headlights, interior lights, no flux in the hvac fan, nothing. Tachometer dropped to zero with no other indication the engine died, no vibration, no jerking. I put the transmission in neutral, shut of the key, and try to restart with no success. I coasted the car to the side of the road and turned the key off and removed it from the ignition and then re inserted it to restart the Pathfinder. Again, no check engine lights, no codes, nothing to indicate a problem. I purchased this car used only days ago 11/30/2014, and it has spent everyday in the shop trying to resolve this issue. It has only 96540 original miles on it, and is a very clean vehicle.

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13 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 09/12/2014

Check engine light came on, mechanic said O2 sensors were bad, & replace. Check engine light went off for a few days. Came back on. Then SUV started running roughly, losing power. Vdc/slip light came on, truck was difficult to start, then it cut off in traffic a few days later. Found research on ecm relay. Had it replaced,truck still having difficulty starting. Today it cut off in traffic again. Mechanic said camshaft position sensor cmp bank 1 bad, catalytic converter bank 1 & 2 bad. Fuel system faulty and ignition system faulty. Still paying on truck.

14 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle decelerated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted in order to resume to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the throttle chamber needed to be replaced. The repairs were performed however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who performed unknown repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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15 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 07/25/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to wait an hour before the vehicle would restart with the illumination of the check engine light. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the cam shaft position sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 148,000.

16 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/29/2013

This vehicle was purchased new in December of 2012. In less than 12 months, I have lost complete confidence in the manufacturing of the vehicle and its ability as a reliable, safe and acceptable option to meet the needs of me and my family. The details of each incident to date are listed below. The vehicle is now under review for repurchase by the corporation, and will sit in the dealership's parking lot until a resolution is reached that maintains my safety. 12/13 - 10 miles - purchased. 5/29/13 - 9,874 miles - dropped off for service, experiencing 'shudder' when accelerating after coasting, issue occurred at various of driving between speeds of 25-40mph and 1000-1500rpm. Dealer unable to replicate issue, car returned. 7/16/13 - 12,645 miles - dropped off for same issue, able to duplicate, replaced torque converter per bulletin ntb13-064a. 7/19/13 - 12,655 miles - car returned for check engine light and passenger side front wheel noise. O2 sensor failed and was replaced. Support bearing on drive axle frozen, passenger side front drive axle replaced. 9/9/13 - 15,825 miles - dropped off for continued 'shudder', similar driving conditions. Entire transmission replaced as required per ntb 13-086. 10/29/13 - 16,930 miles - returned for again experiencing 'shudder' when accelerating after coasting, issue occurred at slightly lower speeds, similar rpms. Dealer unable to replicate issue, case opened for potential repurchase.

17 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/08/2013

Detected intermittent heat failure in the rear of the vehicle as well as the area surrounding the occupant's feet. Check engine light came on after 10 days of ownership. Dealership determined code was "transmission fluid pressure switch. " the service tech erased the code without performing service. 5 days later driver detected transmission slippage. Drove the vehicle to the dealership. Service tech and driver took a test drive. Service tech confirmed transmission was slipping. While driving back to the dealership, the driver pressed the gas pedal and the car wouldn't move. This created a safety issue for the driver and service tech. It happened twice more and the vehicle almost got stuck under the door trying to return to the dealership. Diagnosis by dealer: cvt failure.

18 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/29/2012

While I was driving with my 5 year old and 5 month old my 2013 Pathfinder on 12/29 (which I had for 1 month)it started feeling like it was missing gears and sputtering. The rpms started to rev up between 4000-5000 and was only going about 45 mph and the vehicle was not going any faster, and the car was jerking as I was driving it. I stopped and turned the car off hoping it was just a fluke but when I stared it it would not move when I was in reverse I then put in drive again it was doing the same thing but this time the check engine light came on, and I even pressed the cruise to see if that would work and it wouldn't work either. I brought it to the dealership and they told me it was a transmission module chip that needed to be replaced. I waited 10 days and finally they said it was ready. I picked it up and literally turned around because it was doing the exact same thing except this time as I took my foot of the pedal the vehicle did not decelerate and continued to drive at 60mph without me pressing the gas until I hit the brake it started to slow down, thank god, all while my baby is in the car with me. Since then it has been at the dealership which does not know what to do now and I have been in contact with Nissan expressing my concern for the vehicles safety, and the fact it is brand new a month old car and the only thing that I'm being told is that they are sending a tech from Nissan and they're really sorry about my trouble. So now the car just sits at the dealership going on a month and neither one I feel has been really concerned with trying to fix the vehicle in a timely manner or worried on the safety of it. I am totally disappointed with the way the dealership and Nissan have handled the situation. So much for them being concerned about the well being and safety of their passengers.

19 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/11/2012

When driving down the road 4th gear did not engage at all. Had to get over to side of road and check engine light turned on. Had to drive it off road at 20/30 miles per hour in busy traffic. Have been informed that Nissan is aware of the problem but is not accepting any responsibility for not informing us of the problem that they knew about months ago.

20 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/20/2011

Fuel sending unit . . . . . Tank reads 1/4 to 1/3 to empty on panel and runs out of gas . . . . While driving gauge fluctuates to full half and none after filing up and continues to do so no matter how much fuel . . . . . . Digital reading says 0 to 30 to 120 to 300 miles after filling up . . . Check engine light is on giving a error code for fuel sender. . . . There was a recall on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder for this issue but Nissan states that my vehicle does not fall in the recall . . . . . . Vehicle was manu 05/06. . . And has the same issue as the recall for 80,000 other Nissan vehicles made the same year. . . Nissan wants me to pay 98. 00 for a diagnostic when I've had one done by a auto shop and the code matches the fuel sending unit. . . . Nissan states they are unsure if they will cover the fuel sender or assist in repairdue to the fact my 06 Pathfinder wasn't included in the recall.

21 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/16/2011

Noticed that fuel and oil pressure gauges would not register fuel or oil levels correctly, the miles till empty will not work. We have no idea when we are going to run out of fuel, started getting worse, than notice the check engine light came on, had vehicle diagnose, turned out that both the fuel and oil pressure sending units needed to be replaced, there are numerous Pathfinders with the same problem but there are no recalls on these issues. This repair is very costly and is dangerous to be driving without the fuel and oil sending units. Why are there no recalls? please help!.

22 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

The check engine light stays on the car. Also, the fuel delivery system has become a significant hazard in the car. The Pathfinder's gasoline gauge indicates that it is half full, but suddenly the yellow light comes on to indicate the car is empty. This is a significant hazard while on the highway and there are times where a gas station may not be easily accessible.

23 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 10/28/2010

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph the engine stalled the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired several times, however the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer was not willing to help. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Ec.

24 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/20/2010

The contact owns 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the engine shut off. The dealer replaced the ipdm board that controls the engine on the vehicle. The manufacturer told the dealer that they were aware of the problem. The vehicle would start, shut off and occasionally the vehicle would take a long time to restart. The engine light never came on even though the vehicle shut off. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. Updated 03/14/10 updated 06/24/10.

25 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/15/2009

My wife and I were out shopping in our 2005 Nissan Pathfinder se. On the way home the SUV just stopped running on a busy intersection. The fuel gauge read at half. After trying to turn over the engine it still wouldnt start. A fellow citizen helped push it to the side of the road. I went home to get the one gallon fuel tank and pured it in the SUV. I hopped in and tried to start it. The SUV started but the engine light came on. The fuel gauge was reading half still. After unloading the truck. I went to the gas station to fill up. I noticed after filling up, the gauge read empty. The engine light and the gauge light was still on.

26 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/01/2009

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving at speeds of 55 mph, the contact noticed the fuel level indicator reading fuel levels at empty after she had filled the fuel tank moments prior to the failure. In addition, the check engine warning light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.

27 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/21/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Due to failures, the contact has only driven the vehicle three times since it was purchased on may 21, 2008. The engine light remains illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they would bypass the engine and shut off the light. On two occasions, the vehicle would not start because it was too hot. The vehicle was purchased with the original stereo system, but, when it stopped working, the dealer replaced it with a demo. The contact took the vehicle to a different mechanic and was informed that the fuel pump sensors were failing and a fuel pump was needed. The current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 46,655. Updated 07/10/08. Upated 07/08/08.

28 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 04/21/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. After placing fuel in the vehicle, the contact noticed that the dial in the fuel gauge did not move. Approximately 30 miles later, the dial increased, the engine warning light illuminated, and the fuel warning indicator light dimmed. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The contact purchased the fuel cap and replaced it himself. Moments later, he returned to the service department and a representative informed him that he needed to replace the fuel sending unit as well. He did not repair the vehicle because the repair cost exceeded $600. The engine warning light remains illuminated on the instrument control panel. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.

29 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/01/2006

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving between 25-50 mph, the engine loses power but does not shut off. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would decelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer replaced the throttle and the speed sensor, however, the failure still persisted. The current mileage is 19,200 and failure mileage was 7,600.


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