2011 Nissan Pathfinder: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11575665 (filed 03/05/2024): “Through a check engine light for camshaft position sensor bank 1 so i replaced both of them well that cleared the check engine light for a min and was running good the after five min of running it started rough idling cutting off and throwing a check engine light for p0340 again i sent it to the nis…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11437971 (filed 10/24/2021): “The vehicle will frequently and without warning lose all power while in the roadway. last evening i was exiting the highway when i lost engine power and power steering. the dashboard lights came on and i had to coast to the nearest driveway. this has happened multiple times before, always without wa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11437884 (filed 10/23/2021): “When i applied the brakes, a slippage and rubbing noise occurs. moments later, i could brake. no engine lights are visible on the dashboard. this has occurred several times.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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