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P0101 on NISSAN PATHFINDER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2015, 2017, 2022

What P0101 Means on Your NISSAN PATHFINDER

Real NISSAN PATHFINDER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"1. CODE P0101 not removed after replacing MAF sensor. 2. power steering motor is annoying noise, high pitched sound."

— 2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • STEERING,ENGINE • Filed 11/22/2024

"The Check Engine light turned on and took it to dealership on 12/14/24 and they stated that Throttle chamber may have issues. Used scanner and code P0101- Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit was read on scanner."

— 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/13/2024

"Last Nov.10 after my oil change to Nissan Van nuys Dealership within less than a mile, i got terrible experience,The Car was stop in the middle of the road and a red Solid oil pressure light show up on dashboard and The Gear shift from Drive to Neutral and get towed and bring back to dealer and afte"

— 2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • Filed 12/03/2023

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0101 on NISSAN PATHFINDER

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2017
1
2022
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0101 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026