Nissan check engine codes
Overview
Nissan vehicles commonly show catalytic converter codes, lean codes, ignition coil misfires, EVAP faults, and electronic throttle body issues.
Codes notably common on Nissan
- P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) · Nissan notes
- P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2) · Nissan notes
- P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1) · Nissan notes
- P0174 System Too Lean (Bank 2)
- P0300 Random or Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0455 Evaporative Emission System Large Leak Detected
- P2135 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Voltage Correlation · Nissan notes
- P0101 Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
Nissan specific notes
- Nissan campaigns have covered exhaust manifold and catalyst replacement on certain 2018 Altima and Rogue models, and extended catalyst coverage on certain 2010 to 2012 Altima SULEV models. Check your VIN before paying for a converter.
- Nissan electronic throttle bodies generally need throttle and idle air volume relearn procedures after cleaning, replacement, or some battery disconnects.
Owner's manuals
Official Nissan owner's manual / owner portal (manufacturer site; we do not host copies).
Repair manuals
Step-by-step service manuals for Nissan with torque specs and wiring diagrams:
Haynes manuals for Nissan Chilton manuals
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Recall lookup
Check open Nissan recalls with your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup.
Sources
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10173564-0001.pdf
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10173559-0001.pdf
- https://docs.1aauto.com/1ATBA00039/Nissan%20Throttle%20Body%20Relearn%20Procedure.pdf
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Sources checked October 2026. Bulletins apply only to the models and years they list.
All other codes
These work the same on Nissan as on any vehicle:
P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304 P0440 P0442 P0456 P0128 P0135 P0141 P0299 P0401