2012 Nissan Pathfinder: Idle is erratic
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Pathfinder report: idle is erratic. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 5,600 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2012 Pathfinder in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11510111 (filed 03/04/2023): “There was no incident but now i’m scared to drive my vehicle that i’m still paying for and my insurance telling me if i don’t get the recall resolve it’s going to be an issue.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11466529 (filed 05/28/2022): “Check engine light comes on and vehicle will not cycle through gears. will go into drive, reverse, neutral but not 1st, second, third. vehicle will go back to normal after i disconnect the battery for a few minutes but the same issue will happen a few days lat…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
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: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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