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P0420 on NISSAN PATHFINDER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2005, 2014

What P0420 Means on Your NISSAN PATHFINDER

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

"[fuel level sensor] service engine light went on august 10, 2008, two codes p0463(fuel level sensor) and p0420(catalytic efficiency low). shortly after this; when filling-up the fuel gauge would read "e" after some time it would read correctly. this problem is intermittent."

— 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER • Filed 01/27/2009

"Cvt transmission problem : (1) the codes that were stored were p01710 cvt judder code & p0420 trans fluid low code (2) and transmission is taking 10secs to shift properly so needs a new transmission."

— 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/01/2019

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

Common Causes of P0420 on NISSAN PATHFINDER

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
1
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0420 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