Nissan OBD Codes: Meaning & Fixes
Nissan: 76 error codes with meaning, severity, likely causes and repair cost estimates.
41Codes
3.0Average severity
24%High or critical
17%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
Generic codes with Nissan data
Field data · Nissan
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.
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P0101
Powertrain
The MAF sensor's airflow reading doesn't match what the engine computer expects…
Low
P0335
Powertrain
The engine computer lost the crankshaft position signal. Expect stalling or a crank-no-start.
High
P0340
Powertrain
The computer lost the camshaft signal on bank 1. Expect long cranking, less power…
Moderate
P0700
Powertrain
The transmission computer found a fault and asked for the check engine light – read the TCM…
Moderate
P0010
Powertrain
The PCM found an electrical fault in the intake cam phaser solenoid circuit on bank 1, not…
Low
P0021
Powertrain
The bank 2 intake cam is more advanced than commanded or slow to respond; compare it with bank…
Moderate
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B0020
Body
Fault in the firing loop of the left (driver-side) side airbag, usually the one in the driver's…
High
B00A0
Body
The front passenger seat sensing system has failed, so the car can't tell who, if anyone…
High
B1018
Nissan · Body
The airbag unit reports a passenger seat occupant sensor fault, so the passenger airbag may be…
High
P0335
Powertrain
The engine computer lost the crankshaft position signal. Expect stalling or a crank-no-start.
High
P0339
Powertrain
The crank signal drops out for moments at a time. Classic sign: stalls when hot, restarts once…
High
P0730
Powertrain
The transmission computer sees input and output shaft speeds that don't fit the gear it…
High
P1217
Nissan · Powertrain
Nissan's ECM saw engine coolant get hotter than it should, usually because the radiator fan…
Critical
P1778
Nissan · Powertrain
The Jatco CVT's step motor is being commanded, but the pulley ratio isn't following it as it…
High
P17F0
Nissan · Powertrain
The TCM detected judder it blames on the CVT itself, usually belt or pulley slip inside…
High
P2100
Powertrain
The computer can't push current through the throttle motor – the circuit to the throttle body…
High