2016 Nissan Pathfinder Technical Service Bulletins

202 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10109250Apr 10, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED This bulletin applies only to vehicles located in the state of Oregon. IF YOU CONFIRM The Navigation system in an Applied Vehicle reboots when SXM Traffic is enabled. NOTE: Perform the steps in this bulletin ONLY if the above condition occurs while the vehicle is in the state of Oregon. ACTION Update the Navigation system software using the DVD shown on page 2.
• 10109205Mar 31, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT This bulletin has been amended to add model years to the Applied Vehicles and part numbers to Table A. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109202Mar 31, 2017Equipment. PATHFINDER, QUEST, MURANO, MAXIMA, ALTIMA V6; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended to add applied vehicles and change the Parts Information. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109214Mar 20, 2017Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
• 10109210Mar 3, 2017Equipment. 2014 - 2016 PATHFINDER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have been completed. Follow the steps in this bulletin to determine if this OCS retrofit procedure is applicable to the vehicle you are working on.
• 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, 2017Equipment, Engine. 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.
• 10109114Dec 14, 2016Equipment. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 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.
• 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.
• 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…
• 10091513Aug 9, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). "2016 murano, rogue and pathfinder; around view monitor mirror camera inoperative if you confirm - either the left or right around view monitor door mirror camera is inoperative. Note: the following dtcs may also be present: - u111b (side camera lh image signal circuit) dtc is stored. And/or - u111d (side camera rh image signal circuit) dtc is stored. Action check the side camera harness connection between the side…
• 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…
• 10192841Jun 9, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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, 2016Tires, Equipment. 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…
• 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.
• 10192816Apr 29, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 10194220Apr 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Air bags. Occupant Clfassification System Light Operation Logic Change
• 10192811Apr 22, 2016Air bags, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and 'passenger airbag indicator' (PABI), as described in the Owner?s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: * PABI light is ON with an empty front passenger seat. Please see this bulletin for…
• 10075221Apr 22, 2016Air bags. OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM LIGHT OPERATION LOGIC CHANGE SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and “passenger airbag indicator” (PABI), as described in the Owner’s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: • PABI light is ON with an…
• 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.
• 10194179Apr 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan; Procedure to clean CVT Transmission fluid coolers
• 10194181Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Pathfinder, Quest, Murano, Maxima, Altima V6, CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 Stored
• 10194184Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10192717Jan 4, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Whenever all Intelligent Keys of an APPLIED VEHICLE are lost AND the BCM is in Transit Mode, the BCM does not need to be replaced when replacing the lost Intelligent Keys. When all of the following conditions of an APPLIED VEHICLE are verified: - The BCM is in Transit Mode. - The BCM will not respond to CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). It does not show up on System Call. - All Intelligent Keys are…
• 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.
• 10192708Dec 17, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. This activity will expire on December 18th, 2015. Dealers can continue to schedule and repair vehicles eligible for this service action until close of business December 18th, 2015. Claims will be honored for RO?s opened on or before the 18th of December.
• 10192707Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The Intelligent Keys used on the various Nissan vehicles may not be interchangeable between models and years. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192706Dec 16, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The tie down hook is no longer included with the jacking tools on 2016 Pathfinder vehicles, effective with the Applied Date and VIN shown in this bulletin. Do not submit warranty claims for a missing tie down hook (a hook that was not originally supplied with the vehicle). See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192702Dec 16, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory service action to inspect and, if necessary, replace the hood latch on certain MY 2015 Murano, MY2016 Maxima, and MY2015-16 Rogue and Pathfinder vehicles
• 10192677Nov 16, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield can be cleaned off by using #0000 super fine steel wool. >The #0000 grade super fine steel wool can be found in most hardware stores. Please see this bulletin for further details.
• 10192580Jun 12, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing both of the vehicle?s I-Keys, due to being lost prior to vehicle delivery, new I-Keys can now be registered without the BCM (or ECM) being replaced. Do not replace the BCM (or ECM) before replacing I-Keys for the Applied Vehicles. Please see this bulletin for further details.

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