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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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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.
NTB15-049s2019-07-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
NTB14-060c2019-07-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. ABNORMAL NOISE FROM FRONT ENGINE MOUNT 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 during the first few accelerations 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 during the first few accelerations 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 during the first few accelerations of the day. This is considered a normal characteristic of this type of engine mount. - Allowable free play (vertical movement) is 5 mm. - If a shift shock condition is present when shifting from Park into gear or between any combination of gears. This condition is due to transmission line pressure and not movement of the mount. - If a whistle type noise is heard. This is caused by a disconnected vacuum line. NOTE: Refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) related to transaxles for further diagnostic information on shift shock. Warranty claims for front engine mount replacement due to a whistle noise or a mount that has 5 mm or less free play will be denied.
NTB19-0382019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DEAD PEDAL REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION If the dead pedal needs to be replaced for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the front floor trim (carpet). The dead pedal is now available as a service part. NOTE: Do not replace the carpet if only the dead pedal is needed. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE on the next page to replace ONLY the Dead pedal. NOTE: Dead pedal is listed in PARTS INFORMATION on the last page.
NTB18-055c2019-06-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0302019-05-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 2016-2018 NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P0171, P0174, P2097, AND/OR P2099 This bulletin applies to Altima vehicles equipped with VQ35 engine only. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with one or more of the following Air/Fuel (A/F) Sensor DTCs stored: - P0171 (Fuel Injection System Function) - P0174 (Fuel Injection System Function) - P2097 (A/F SENSOR 1) - P2099 (A/F SENSOR 1) ACTION 1. Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure outlined in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). 2. Refer to Table A on page 2 and page 3 to confirm if Electronic Control Module (ECM) reprogramming is needed.
NTB19-0212019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P219A AND/OR P219B STORED This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles equipped with a VK56D gas engine only. SERVICE INFORMATION If the MIL is ON and DTC P219A (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B1) and/or P219B (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B2) is stored: - DO NOT replace the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor. - Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and follow the diagnostic procedure for DTC P219A and/or P219B.
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.
NTB18-055b2019-04-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-103g2019-04-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-100b2019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. 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.
NTB19-0192019-03-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. CLOCK, AUDIO, HVAC OR NAVIGATION SETTINGS INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE ON THEIR OWN This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with NissanConnect (Intelligent Key). SERVICE INFORMATION An Intelligent Key, for the applied vehicles with NissanConnect®, has the abillity to trigger specific customized settings for the radio, clock, heating and air conditioning (HVAC) and navigation that are unique to that key, and each Intelligent Key for a specific vehicle may have different settings stored. EXAMPLE: The vehicle may be driven by more than one person, and each driver has a personal Intelligent Key. Each driver may adjust their preferred vehicle settings differently. If two or more Intelligent Keys with different stored settings are unintentionally interchanged, one or more of the following perceived issues might be reported by the customer(s). - Radio ? Presets are lost or change - Clock ? Settings are not showing the correct time due to day-light savings or the selected region (time zone) - HVAC ? Controls are set differently - Navigation ? Settings suddenly altered If any of these perceived issues are present: - Confirm if there are multiple Intelligent Keys being used by the customer(s) interchangeably, and if so, verify that each key?s settings are different. NOTE: Customer may not recognize that different Intelligent Keys are linked differently.
NTB17-082b2019-02-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. 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.
NTB13-097g2019-02-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. 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.
NTB18-0802019-01-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If this should occur, the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is in Diagnostic Mode and needs to be returned to User Mode. ACTION 1. Use CONSULT-III plus to check for Air Bag DTCs and perform repairs as needed. 2. Return the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit to User Mode.
NTB12-103f2019-01-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-029e2019-01-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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.

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