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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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NTB15-049t2020-03-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0712019-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software. • Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: “OCS” may also be referred to as “ODS”. 2. Perform “75-zero RESET”.
NTB19-045a2019-10-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-081c2019-10-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. 2017-2018 PATHFINDER AND 2018 ARMADA; SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0652019-09-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2017-2019 PATHFINDER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is ON with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0087 (FRP CONTROL SYSTEM) stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), AND The fuel level indicates ¼ or less. ACTION Reprogram the ECM, if applicable.
NTB19-002a2019-08-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 2018-2019 ARMADA AND PATHFINDER; DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-081b2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 2017-2018 PATHFINDER AND 2018 ARMADA; SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. Please see Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-028b2019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE BUT REQUEST SWITCHES WORK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-049r2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-081a2019-02-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 2017-2018 PATHFINDER AND 2018 ARMADA; SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. Please see Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-0812019-02-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 2017-2018 PATHFINDER AND 2018 ARMADA; SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES IF YOU CONFIRM Any one or a combination of the following on an applied vehicle: - Reverse camera is blank (vehicles manufactured before May 1, 2018) - Reverse camera remains ON when in Drive (vehicles manufactured before May 1, 2018) - Average fuel economy displays 99.9 MPG - Display screen flickers at higher ambient interior temperatures - SXM Info Apps (Weather, Stocks, Fuel Prices) inoperative ACTION 1. Refer to page 4, step 8 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm an update applies to the Display Control Unit (DCU) of the vehicle being worked on. - Confirmation is determined by comparing the DCU part number with those listed in Table A on page 4. 2. If this bulletin applies, update the DCU software. - See REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL on page 2. NOTE: The updated software resolves the items above along with improving software stability.
NTB19-0022019-02-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2018-2019 ARMADA AND PATHFINDER; DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If the Display Control Unit (DCU) needs to be replaced on an APPLIED VEHICLE for any reason, follow the steps in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to: - Confirm proper diagnosis and repair with TECH LINE to obtain DCU order approval. - Place the order with DENSO. - Configure the Multi AV system. NOTE: - The original DCU must be installed in the vehicle while performing part of this procedure. DO NOT remove the original DCU until instructed. - The DCU order approval process does not apply to 2017 Pathfinder vehicles. TECH LINE authorization is not needed for 2017 Pathfinder vehicles. For 2017 Pathfinder vehicles, refer to NTB16-104. - This process does not apply to 2017 Armada vehicles since it uses a different system.
NTB18-055a2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-077b2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. NISSAN; SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-0722018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2018 PATHFINDER; ELECTRIC INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific 2018 model year Pathfinder vehicles to reprogram the electric Intake Valve Timing (IVT) control module. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC661 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer?s inventory.
NTB18-0712018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SECURITY ALARM SOUNDS AFTER USING MECHANICAL KEY TO UNLOCK DRIVER DOOR SERVICE INFORMATION Applied Vehicles listed above are no longer equipped with a door unlock sensor and/or Body Control Module (BCM) software to provide support for the door unlock sensor. Normal Functionality For Vehicles Built Without Door Unlock Sensor And/Or BCM Software To Support Door Unlock Sensor For Applied Vehicles built after the Applied Dates listed on page 1, using the mechanical key on the driver door will operate differently than vehicles built before the Applied Dates. For these later models, the BCM will not recognize operation of the mechanical key. If a mechanical key is used to lock the driver door: - The security system will not set. If the vehicle is broken into, the alarm will not sound. - Only the driver door will be locked. Other doors will not lock using the mechanical key. If a mechanical key is used to unlock the driver door: - Only the driver door will be unlocked. Other doors will not be unlocked. - If the security system is set, when the door is opened the alarm will sound. NOTE: Using the Unlock button on the Intelligent Key, pushing the request switch on the driver or passenger door with the Intelligent Key in range, or using the Intelligent Key to start the vehicle will silence the alarm. The mechanical key will not operate the power windows.
NTB18-016a2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2018 PATHFINDER; MIL ON WITH DTC P34A5, AND/OR P34A9 STORED This bulletin has been superseded. Please discard all previous versions.
PC661 Pathfinder2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electric Intake Valve Timing Control (eVTC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the electric intake Valve Timing Control (eVTC) module in certain 2018 model year Pathfinder vehicles. The current software installed may allow the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to illuminate improperly if certain cold start conditions are met. Customers experiencing this condition may indicate the MIL is illuminated with no driveability concerns. This service campaign supersedes Quality Action PC624 announced on May 1, 2018. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Service Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History - Open Campaign I.D. PC661. - New vehicles in dealer inventory can be also be identified using DCS (Sales- Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information 2. Dealers are requested to repair any affected vehicles in retailer new or pre-owned inventory to ensure customer satisfaction. 3. Dealers should use NTB18-072 to correct any vehicles subject to this campaign. 4. Once repaired, dealer should submit a warranty claim and release the vehicle.
NTB15-049p2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to page 10 for 2018 Armada. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
PC6242018-06-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electric Intake Valve Timing Control (eVTC) Module Dealer Inventory ***** Dealer Announcement ***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to replace the electric intake Valve Timing Control (eVTC) module with a control module containing updated software on 2,194 specific MY2018 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles in new vehicle inventory. This quality action is limited to the following cold weather states: AK, CO, CT, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY. The current software installed may incorrectly illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if certain cold start conditions are met. Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. Nissan requests dealers to remedy all affected inventory vehicles prior to sale to ensure customer satisfaction. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this customer satisfaction initiative using Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaigns I.D. PC624 - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information - Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability. 2. Use the attached procedure to replace the electric intake Valve Timing Control (eVTC) module. - Nissan has developed and automatic parts shipment to provide affected dealers with enough parts to repair 50% of their affected inventory. Parts will begin arriving at dealerships on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. - A second automatic parts shipment will arrive at dealers the week ending May 25, 2018. 3. The service department should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed so it can be closed on Service Comm and release the vehicle.
NTB16-018c2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-0162018-03-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 2018 PATHFINDER; MIL ON WITH DTC P34A5, AND/OR P34A9 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM MIL is ON with one or both of the following DTCs: -P34A5 (A camshaft posi actuator temp sens B1) -P34A9 (A camshaft posi actuator temp sens B2) And Outside ambient temperature was near or below freezing (32°F) when the DTCs were stored. NOTE: If any VTC DTCs other than P34A5 and/or P34A9 are also stored (example: P0011, P0021), those DTCs should be diagnosed and resolved first. ACTION Replace the electric intake valve timing control module (see Figure 1 on Page 2). -Electric intake valve timing control module is listed in the Parts Information of this bulletin. -Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section ENGINE > ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM, for replacement information. -Make sure to perform Electric IVT Control Actuator Position Learning after replacement of the module.
NTB17-052b2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2017-2018 PATHFINDER AND 2018 ARMADA; DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The TITLE and APPLIED VEHICLES section have been updated. No other changes have been made. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

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