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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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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.
PC660 Pathfinder2018-11-19. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Third Row Seat Belt Buckle Dealer Inventory *****Detailed Information***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to inspect and, if necessary, replace the third row seat belt buckle bracket bolt(s). Nissan is conducting this quality inspection as part of its investigation into a potential bracket assembly issue, and will use inspection results to confirm potential for affected vehicle outflow. *****What Dealers Should Do***** 1. Verify if vehicles currently in new dealer inventory are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaign I.D. PC660 - 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 inspect any vehicles affected by this quality action: - If no immediate repair is needed, dealers may submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed so it can be closed on Service Comm and release the vehicle. - If the inspection result is ?NG? (belt is loose) - Do not file a claim if the belt is loose. - Email the following information to: nnafqasupport@nissan-usa.com - E-mail subject line: PC660 Pathfinder Seat Belt Buckle (3rd Row) - Attach Clear Pictures of the Complete Seat Belt Buckle that Pulled Out - Dealer Name: - Dealer Code: - Dealer Address: - VIN: - Contact Person Name: - Contact Person Phone Number: - Continue to HOLD the vehicle. NOTE: Nissan Field Quality will review the E-mail submissions within 48 hours of receipt and send the necessary repair instructions and claim information.
NTB15-049q2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended to add a Required Actions by Model and Year table on page 2, a Check OFF Sheet on page 21 and to reorganize the information throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this Service Information. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-029d2018-10-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE. NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with AWD (All-Wheel Drive) or 4WD (4-Wheel Drive). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and PARTS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-0552018-09-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). SERVICE INFORMATION Special tool CVT8 Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) is now available. Each dealer has been shipped one of these tools. Additional tools can be obtained from Tech?Mate at 1-800-662-2001. Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE on the next page to determine how to perform a CVT fluid quick level check.
NTB18-017b2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. APPLIED VEHICLES has been updated. On page 2, the procedural steps under DTC B130C have been revised. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
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.
NTB13-077d2018-09-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and SERVICE INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-049p2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
NTB13-077d2018-09-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and SERVICE INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all 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.
NTB03-074m2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS. FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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.
NTB18-017a2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. This bulletin has been amended. APPLIED VEHICLES was updated and a DTC listed in the SERVICE INFORMATION was corrected. No other changes have been made. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107b2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB11-044c2018-04-23. Service bulletin. WHEELS. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-0232018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. NISSAN; MICROPHONE DOES NOT WORK This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. IF YOU CONFIRM The microphone of an applied vehicle does not work. - The person receiving your call through Bluetooth® cannot hear you. And Voice Recognition does not respond to any commands. NOTE: DTCs U1A01 and/or U1A02 may be found stored. ACTION 1. Confirm TCU reprogramming will resolve the issue. - Refer to ?Issue Confirmation? on page 2. 2. If confirmed, reprogram the TCU.
NTB18-0262018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2017-2018 PATHFINDER; MIL ON WITH DTC P219F IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P219F (AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE [CYLINDER 4]) 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.
NTB17-083a2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE. MOTION ACTIVATED LIFTGATE STICKER This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Motion Activated Liftgate. This bulletin has been amended to add 2018 Murano, update model years in the Applied Vehicles, and change the part number in the Parts Information. Please discard previous version of this bulletin.
NTB18-0172018-03-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. SERVICE INFORMATION Diagnostic information in the Electronic Service Manuals (ESM) for the following DTCs may be missing or incorrect: -B2EF0 ? INTERNAL BATTERY (CIRC VOLT BELOW THRESHOLD) -B130C ? TCU (Telematics Control Unit) PAIRING ERROR If one of these DTCs is stored, follow the steps listed below along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) to compete the required repairs. DTC B2FE0 ? INTERNAL BATTERY (CIRC VOLT BELOW THRESHOLD): 1. Start the engine and let it idle for 30 minutes (to allow charging of the TCU internal battery). -2018 LEAF only: Put the vehicle in Ready to Drive mode (depress the brake pedal and depress the power [?ignition?] switch) for 30 minutes. 2. Verify the DTC can be erased. 3. If the DTC will not erase, replace the TCU. DTC B130C: 1. Collect all keys, and then re-register them to the vehicle. 2. Verify the DTC can be erased. 3. If the DTC will not erase, replace the TCU. NOTE: The related Electronic Service Manuals (ESM) will be updated at a later date. CLAIMS INFORMATION Refer to the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and submit a claim for the repairs performed.
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.
NTB18-0082018-03-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ADAS SYSTEM DTC C1A03, C1A04, AND/OR C1B01 SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Forward Emergency Braking (FEB). SERVICE INFORMATION If the following ICC/ADAS codes are stored, make sure to follow the diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) before replacing any parts. C1A03 ? VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR -The diagnostic procedure in the ESM includes check and, if needed, repair for ABS DTCs before replacing ADAS components. -If repairs are performed for the ABS system; when compete, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure again before doing any additional repairs. C1A04 ? ABS/TCS/VDC SYSTEM -The diagnostic procedure in the ESM includes check and, if needed, repair for ABS DTCs before replacing ADAS components. -If repairs are performed for the ABS system; when compete, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure again before doing any additional repairs. C1B01 CAM AIMING INCMP -The diagnostic procedure in the ESM includes check and, if needed, repair for LANE CAMERA DTCs before replacing ADAS components. -LANE CAMERA DTC may require adjustment of the lane camera. -If repairs/adjustments are performed for the Lane Camera; when compete, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure again before doing any additional repairs.

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