2015 Nissan Pathfinder Technical Service Bulletins

239 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10120552Feb 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). POWER MOONROOF INITIALIZATION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPPLIED VEHICES section and step 3 on page 3 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions.
• 10109159Jan 27, 2017Engine, Equipment. NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies only to Maxima, Quest, Altima Coupe, Altima, Pathfinder and Murano vehicles equipped with V6 engine OR Titan/Titan XD equipped with VK56 engine IF YOU CONFIRM Engine oil is leaking from a valve timing control solenoid valve, And The valve timing control solenoid valve operates correctly and is not externally damaged.
• 10109156Jan 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, MURANO, AND ROGUE; FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL This bulletin applies only to AWD equipped vehicles. IF YOU CONFIRM Fluid is leaking from the right side of the transfer assembly (see Figure 1). NOTE: The fluid leak is not caused by the seal shown in Figure 1. ACTION 1. DO NOT REPLACE the transfer assembly. 2. Reseal the transfer assembly. - Refer to the Electronic…
• 10109149Jan 17, 2017Body and structure. POWER BACK DOOR CALIBRATION This bulletin has been amended. Step 15 has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119173Dec 21, 2016Equipment. POWER BACK DOOR CALIBRATION The Applied Vehicles in this bulletin have been amended. No other changes have been made Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119266Nov 29, 2016Engine. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and make changes to the body of the bulletin. Please discard previous versions.
• 10119282Nov 28, 2016Engine. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit.
• 10120595Nov 3, 2016Body and structure. 2013-2015 PATHFINDER; DOOR MIRROR WILL NOT RETURN TO SET POSITION AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE This bulletin has been amended. The Title has been modified, and references to Automatic Drive Positioner have been changed to Seat Control Unit. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions.
• 10120586Oct 21, 2016Equipment. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109125Oct 5, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 2013 - 2015 PATHFINDER; DOOR MIRROR GLASS WILL NOT RETURN AFTER SHIFTING REVERSE TO DRIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The door mirror glass (LH and RH) automatic tilt down-up feature does not return the glass to original position after shifting from reverse to drive. ACTION Replace the Automatic Drive Positioner (ADP) Control Unit. - Use the new part listed in the Parts Information. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual…
• 10091608Sep 27, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. "nissan; doors difficult to close with temperature below freezing if you confirm: the following incident, or the customer reports this incident: - the vehicle has been setting (not running) in temperatures below 14°f (-10°c) for an extended period (such as overnight). Then - a side door is opened. Then - the door is difficult to close/latch, will not close/latch with normal pressure; requires additional effort to…
• 10091528Aug 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "enhanced diagnostic logic for cvt pathfinder and altima with v6 engine only if you confirm the customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). Note: a new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) on applied vehicles. The new dtcs are: p17f1 (cvt_judder [c/u inspection]) p17f0 (cvt_judder [t/m…
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091072Jul 29, 2016Electrical system. "rear o2 sensor voluntary emissions recall campaign ***** campaign summary ***** nissan is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign to update the electronic control module (ecm) software on certain model year 2016 nissan maxima (a36), and model year 2015-16 altima (l33), juke (f15), pathfinder (r52), murano (z52) and quest (e52) vehicles.
• 10091322Jul 28, 2016Engine. "voluntary emissions recall campaign ecm reprogramming introduction nissan is conducting a voluntary emission recall campaign on certain model year 2015-2016 altima, 2015-2016 juke, 2016 maxima, 2015-2016 murano, 2015-2016 quest, and 2015-2016 pathfinder vehicles. Nissan has discovered that these vehicles are equipped with an on-board diagnostics (obd) calibration that, if not repaired, may not detect a rear oxygen…
• 10091413Jul 27, 2016Engine. "remote engine start not working this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to items 1, 4, and 13 in the supplemental diagnosis table. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10091409Jul 22, 2016Electrical system. "intelligent key battery voltage check and replacement this bulletin has been superseded by ntb15-077. Nissan; signal tech-ii intelligent key battery test and signal check please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091417Jul 12, 2016Electrical system. "nissan; signal tech-ii intelligent key battery test and signal check this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. If you confirm the intelligent key intermittently or continuously does not function. Action check the battery condition with the signal tech-ii “I-key battery test”. Important: confirm that the signal tech-ii has the most recent…
• 10192845Jun 24, 2016Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. SERVICE INFORMATION If it appears, for any or all of the Intelligent Keys on an applied vehicle, that all "RKE" lock/unlock/panic/trunk button functions of that specific Intelligent Key(s) does not work BUT The doors will lock and unlock when pressing either front door request switch while using the particular Intelligent Key(s) (see Figure 1 below), THEN That specific Intelligent Key may have become…
• 10192841Jun 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The Service Procedure (starting on page 2) in this bulletin contains the steps to perform TCM Calibration Data Write Procedures. These procedures are used when a complete CVT is replaced, or a CVT control valve (valve body) is replaced, or a Transmission Control Module (TCM) is replaced. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Equipment, Tires. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192838Jun 3, 2016Engine, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. IF YOU CONFIRM The following, or the customer reports the following - Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, and/or the stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the ignition ON or OFF. ACTION 1. Delete the stop lamp relay and bypass the stop lamp relay circuit. 2. Replace the stop lamp switch with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION. Please see this bulletin for further…
• 10192833Jun 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IMPORTANT: Metal debris and friction material may become trapped in the radiator, cooling hoses, bypass valve or external CVT fluid cooler. This debris can contaminate the newly serviced transmission, control valve or torque converter. In severe cases this debris can block or restrict flow and may cause damage to the newly serviced CVT.
• 10192823May 11, 2016Electrical system, Engine, Exterior lighting. IF YOU CONFIRM The following, or the customer reports the following: - Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, And/or - The stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the ignition ON or OFF. ACTION 1. Delete the stop lamp relay. 2. Replace the stop lamp switch with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION. 3. Install brake light switch bypass harness. See this bulletin for…
• 10192816Apr 29, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration) AND One of these DTCs is stored: - P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) - P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE - If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin does not apply. - If either P17F0 or P17F1 are not stored, this bulletin does not apply. - NTB15-014, Enhanced…
• 10192805Apr 18, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further…
• 10192801Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194215Apr 11, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Pathfinder with 4WD; Low Power/Stop lamps stay on
• 10075216Apr 11, 2016Electrical system, Engine. 2015 PATHFINDER WITH 4WD; LOW POWER / STOP LAMPS STAY ON IF YOU CONFIRM The following, or the customer reports the following: Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, And/or The stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the ignition ON or OFF. ACTION 1. Delete the stop lamp relay. 2. Replace the stop lamp switch with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION. 3. Install brake…
• 10194179Apr 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan; Procedure to clean CVT Transmission fluid coolers
• 10194180Apr 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Enhanced Diagnostic Logic for CVT Judder
• 10192793Apr 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). NOTE: A new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on Applied Vehicles. The new DTCs are: P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER [C/U INSPECTION]) P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER [T/M INSPECTION]) ACTION 1. Refer to page 4, step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to…
• 10194181Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Pathfinder, Quest, Murano, Maxima, Altima V6, CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 Stored
• 10194184Mar 29, 2016Equipment, Fuel system. Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
• 10192787Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194205Mar 23, 2016Engine cooling. 2013-2015 Pathfinder; MIL on with DTC P0116
• 10075206Mar 23, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. 2013-2015 PATHFINDER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0116 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT SENSOR) stored, and There are no drivability issues. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.
• 10194204Mar 15, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure. Intelligent key buttons inoperative
• 10075205Mar 15, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE SERVICE INFORMATION If it appears for ONLY ONE OF the Intelligent Keys that all “RKE” lock/unlock/panic/trunk button functions of that specific Intelligent Key do not work BUT The doors will lock and unlock when pressing either front door request switch while using that particular Intelligent Key (see Figure 1 below) Figure 1 AND All the other Intelligent Keys for that vehicle…
• 10192769Mar 10, 2016Wheels, Fuel system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Steering, Engine…. IF YOU CONFIRM A customer concern of while turning the steering wheel or when driving at low speed (straight or turning), a high pitch power steering noise can be heard. * Only while seated inside the vehicle And * With all of the windows up NOTE: If the audio and/or HVAC systems are turned ON it may be difficult to hear this issue. ACTION Install an Insulator onto the end of the power steering pump motor housing…
• 10194199Mar 8, 2016Steering, Equipment. Nissan; Power steering noise heard inside vehicle with windows closed
• 10192758Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM: Any one or a combination of the following after opening and/or closing a door (as it applies): * The auto headlights do not time out after the ignition is set to the OFF position. * The interior lights do not come ON. * Rogue only: The radio will not turn OFF after ignition is turned OFF. * The Vehicle Information Display in the combination meter showing "door ajar" when the doors are closed. * The…
• 10192752Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT SENSOR) stored, and There are no drivability issues. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192750Feb 26, 2016Exterior lighting. SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the headlamps is normal or not. Nissan?s new vehicle limited warranty does not cover physically damaged (cracked or broken) headlamps. All current headlamp assemblies are vented to…
• 10192746Feb 24, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. IF YOU CONFIRM: The hood of an applied vehicle vibrates or flutters while driving. - This issue may be noticed when passing by or being passed by a large truck with trailer on the highway. ACTION: Refer to the FLOW CHART on page 2 of this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192744Feb 22, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is "ON" with DTC P0603 (ECM BACK UP/CIRCUIT). ACTION 1. Confirm that the battery voltage is 11 volts, or more, with the ignition ON (engine OFF, not running). 2. Erase DTC 3. Perform DTC confirmation steps in the Service Procedure. 4. Confirm 1st trip DTC P0603 is not stored. NOTE: P0603 is often the result of low battery voltage, discharged battery or battery terminal disconnections. Please…
• 10192732Jan 28, 2016Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION On Applied Vehicles, the torque specification for the rear final drive assembly rear mounting stud has been revised. New torque specification: 71 N-m, 7.2 kg-m, 52 ft-lbs Use the torque specification shown above when installing a rear final drive assembly. At a later date and where possible, the applicable Electronic Service Manuals will be updated with the revised specification. See this…
• 10192727Jan 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for damage to glass that is a result of objects striking or scratching the glass. However, NNA is responsible for manufacturing issues such as distorted glass and cracks that are due…
• 10192720Jan 15, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The function to detect the last item to trigger the vehicles theft alarm system can now be accessed with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). This function can be accessed by selecting: * Diagnosis (All Systems) or Diagnosis (One System). Then * BCM Then * THEFT ALM Then * Work Support Then * THEFT ALM TRG. See this bulletin for further details.
• 10192714Jan 4, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION When the BCM in an APPLIED VEHICLE is being replaced for any reason, all existing Intelligent Keys must be re-registered. If new Intelligent Keys are added to the existing Intelligent Keys at the same time the BCM is being replaced, the procedure in this bulletin must be followed. See this bulletin for further detail.

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