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Service bulletins for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

267 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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NTB13015A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B2190 (NATS ANTENNA AMP) can be stored for the following reasons: 1. Something other than an Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. 2. An Intelligent Key issue. 3. A wiring issue between the Key-Slot and the BCM. 4. A Key-Slot issue. If DTC B2190 is stored due to 1 or 2 above, it will not erase, or go to "PAST", until a known good registered Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. For DTC B2190 diagnosis; first perform the Service Manual DTC Confirmation Procedure. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13109A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. SERVICE INFORMATION If one or both Intelligent Keys cannot be located prior to customer delivery of an Applied Vehicle, refer to the applicable section of this bulletin for Intelligent Key registration instructions. - One (1) Intelligent Key Is Lost ----- Page 2 - Two (2) Intelligent Keys Are Lost ----- Page 3 See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB141092021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned ON. A listing of which DTCs that will also set a P-DTC is found in the DTC Index in the EC-Engine Control section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). If a DTC repair is performed and the DTC erased, a vehicle may fail an Emission Inspection and Maintenance test if the P-DTC is not also erased. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB141072021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on the brake while accelerating. * Use CONSULT-III plus in Engine Data Monitor to check operation of the brake lamp circuit signal. Monitor the brake switch during the incident; it should be "OFF". Please see this bulletn for further details.
NTB14060A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE. SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine mount is currently being used for the applied vehicles listed. A single thunk noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the day from this type of mount and is considered normal operation. The mount has also been designed with built in free-play that is normal. Under normal driving conditions: * A "thunk" noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the day. And * Does not occur again, or at any other time. DO NOT REPLACE THE MOUNT: * If it has free play or a "single event" thunk sound on the first acceleration of the day. This is considered a normal characteristic of this type of engine mount. * If a shift shock condition is present when shifting from park into gear or between any combination of gears. This condition is due to transmissions line pressures and not movement of the mount. NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual section TM - Transaxle & Transmission for further diagnostic information on shift shock. See this bulletin for further details.
PC3272021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Nissan is conducting an inventory inspection on 105,290 specific MY2013-15 Nissan ALT, PTH, LEF, MUR, NV2, NVT, SEN, and VER NOTE vehicles to inspect the software on the OCS ECU.
NTB140772021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify language contained in the owner?s manual language for the APPLIED VEHICLES. For the APPLIED VEHICLES, the below language supersedes similar language in existing owner?s manuals. Future printings of owner?s manuals for the APPLIED VEHICLES will also contain the below language. For the APPLIED VEHICLES: NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN NS-3 CVT Fluid ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Do not use Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or Manual Transmission fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN NS-3 CVT Fluid may also damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13077A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT. SERVICE INFORMATION Applied vehicles equipped with a CVT have a "cap" that appears to be a fluid level gauge. This "cap" will NOT have a gauge or "dipstick". This is normal. Do NOT replace the "cap" because it is thought to have a "dipstick". The fluid level is not checked from this location. The fluid level for applied vehicles is checked from the oil pan (refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual [ESM]). Whenever checking, filling, or topping off a CVT's fluid level of an applied vehicle for any reason, use the procedure outlined in the appropriate section of the ESM. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB140732021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM: With the ignition turned ON, the following Automatic Drive Positioner (ADP) related items operate as stated below: - The driver?s seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will not adjust to preset positions. - Memory positions 1 and 2 do not work when their buttons are pressed. - The LED memory position and set indicator light does not come on. - The outside mirrors can NOT be adjusted with the power mirror switch. - The driver?s seat and steering wheel can be adjusted with the steering wheel switch. ACTION: Replace the BCM. - For BCM replacement procedure, refer to the M ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > BCS Body Control System section of the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM). See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB140742021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE; EQUIPMENT. IF YOU CONFIRM: If the customer states the mileage displayed for Distance To Empty (DTE) changes abruptly or unexpectedly, up or down. - The customer may also describe the issue as DTE mileage does not match or "agree with" the fuel gauge reading for example, DTE shows 175 miles while the fuel gauge shows ΒΌ full. NOTE: This issue does not affect the operation of the low fuel warning system indicators or primary fuel gauge. ACTION: Replace the combination meter assembly. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section MWI-Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator, for replacement information. See this bulletin for further detail.
PC283B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Nissan is conducting a Dealer Service Action to replace the CVT and reprogram/calibrate the TCM on a limited number of certain specific 2013-14 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles that are currently in dealerThere are 67 eligible vehicles remaining in dealer inventory for this service action. 39 CVTs were shipped last week and have already begun arriving at dealers. Please refer to the attached list for current and planned shipments.
NTB10066A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN network. - U1000 indicates an error. V-CAN diagram or CAN Diag Support Monitor provides data to determine the location of the error. See this bulletin for more information.
PC283A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT. As a result of delayed retail delivery reporting and some other factors, some dealers received CVTs they do not need. The attached excel file shows the CVTs that were shipped and also include the dealer inventory on 5/23/14 for reference.
PC2832021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Nissan is conducting a Dealer Service Action to replace the CVT and reprogram/calibrate the TCM on a limited number of certain specific 2013-14 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles that are currently in dealer inventory.
NTB140382021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION When registering the Intelligent Keys (I-Keys) to a vehicle for one of the following concerns: * After replacing the BCM. Or * When one of the I-Keys has been lost and needs to be replaced. Or * When additional I-Keys are being added to the vehicle. Always use the following steps to insure proper registration of the I-Keys: 1. First Initialize the BCM. 2. Register all of the vehicle?s ?previously registered? I-Keys to the vehicle first. And then 3. Register any new (additional) I-Keys only after all of the pre-existing I-Keys have been registered. 4. Confirm operations of all I-Keys. Please see this bulletiln for further details.
NTB140322021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly code a harness repair. Failure to provide correct information may result in claims suspension or rejection. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB140222021-05-10. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. SERVICE INFORMATION The applied models can be equipped with a "factory installed" 2nd Row DVD system, or have an "accessory installed" 2nd Row DVD system (Figure 1). Before beginning diagnostics, confirm which type of 2nd Row DVD system is installed. This bulletin and the information on pages 2 and 3 applies only to the accessory installed 2nd Row DVD system. If you confirm a customer?s concern for the accessory installed 2nd Row DVD system, please follow the correct procedure for accessory part diagnosis and warranty on pages 2 and 3. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB12110A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; STRUCTURE. SERVICE INFORMATION The control motors for the power rear hatch (back door) are calibrated for smooth and even operation. Adjustments or position change of the back door hinges or striker require the back door to be re-calibrated. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB08055C2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS. SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB12091A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ENGINE. SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) before they will function. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13084A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION The rear seat headphones have a "LEFT" channel and a "RIGHT" channel. The channel switch is on the headphone ear pad case. - If a person is sitting on the left side (driver side) of the vehicle and their headset is set to "RIGHT", the headset may have static or intermittently operate (cut in and out). OR - If a person is sitting on the right side (passenger side) of the vehicle and their headset is set to "LEFT", the headset may have static or intermittently operate (cut in and out). Do not replace the headset for this. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB131072021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION Intelligent Key (I-Key) systems on the Applied Vehicles use two (2) different Radio Frequencies (RF) that are similar to other wireless devices; 315 MHz and 433 MHz. In the event another wireless device (e.g. aftermarket alarm system) is transmitting at the same time as an I-Key, it can interfere with the I-Key signals being received by the BCM. If there is interference with I-Key signals, the following symptoms may occur: - The I-key is not detected, causing: - The engine to not start (no response when the Stop/Start button is pressed) - "I-Key System Error" displayed in the instrument cluster - "No I-Key Detected" displayed in the instrument cluster - Intermittent operation of the buttons on the remote (Key FOB). - Intermittent operation of the door request switches. If a vehicle has experienced the above symptoms, or a customer has reported the above symptoms, refer to Supplemental Diagnosis / Information in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB131042021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM: All functions of an Applied Vehicle's remotes will not work after the doors have been locked and the BCM goes into "sleep mode" (about 15-20 minutes). ALL of the following MUST be verified in the given order: 1. All remote functions do not work after the BCM goes into "sleep mode". 2. All remote functions will work again after pressing one of the request switches on the vehicle. 3. The issue (all remote functions do not work) repeats after the BCM goes back into "sleep mode" again. 4. Remote signal strength checks OK with Signal Tech II. ACTION: 1. ALL of the four steps above MUST be verified in the given order for this bulletin to apply. 2. If the issue has been verified as stated above, replace the BCM. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB11005D2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD Card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the customer must visit the dealership to have data installed. Use the matrix in this bulletin to determine which method is utilized for each Applied Vehicle. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB92123D2021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.

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