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U1000 on NISSAN PATHFINDER

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2007, 2008

What U1000 Means on Your NISSAN PATHFINDER

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

"The transmission began to slip. slow moving . then vehicle would not start. engine code u1000. had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. they replaced the started. i paid them 400.00. i got in the vehicle it would not start. the mechanic replaced a 20a fuse in the fuse box for the ecu."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/01/2020

"While driving the truck normally, in the morning, i came to a stop at a stoplight. once the light turned green i pressed the pedal to accelerate and the truck was slow to respond (as if it was in a higher gear to start) once it was up to about 20mph it drove decent enough."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 04/11/2014

"On november 6, 2015 around or about 7:00pm my v6 2008 nissan pathfinder service engine light turned on while in first gear in mostion; the suv engine and transmission turned off had no brakes and had a fender bender while in motion , had the suv towed home and checked the code on the obd and it rea"

— 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 11/06/2015 ⚠️ Crash reported

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

Common Causes of U1000 on NISSAN PATHFINDER

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
2
2008
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  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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U1000 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