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P0850 on NISSAN PATHFINDER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2014, 2007

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."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 05/14/2015

"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."

— 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS • Filed 02/10/2014

"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."

— 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS • Filed 02/21/2014

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

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
1
2014
2

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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P0850 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