P0850 on NISSAN PATHFINDER
What P0850 Means on Your NISSAN PATHFINDER
Real NISSAN PATHFINDER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Onset of issue was inspection to determine service engine light. code p0850 - indicated park/neutral safety switch input circuit. switch replaced and service engine light back on within 48 hours. returned additional codes related to transmission."
"A) at 9+ miles shifter mechanism not recognizing i was in drive mode or started with i-key error, graduated to obd code p0850 over the next few miles. i was told the fob needed to be programmed."
"I bought a 2014 nissan pathfinder platinum with 9 miles, i drove it home approx. 50 miles and found i was getting i-key system error."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0850 on NISSAN PATHFINDER
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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