Nissan Pathfinder Troubleshooting: Shakes When Braking

  If you find your Nissan Pathfinder‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem.  There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble.  But, if your Pathfinder is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more

Nissan Pathfinder White Exhaust Smoke: Causes, Diagnosis, How to Fix

If you own a Nissan Pathfinder, you may have noticed white exhaust smoke coming from your vehicle on occasion. This can be concerning, and it’s essential to understand the possible causes behind this phenomenon to address the issue promptly and efficiently. Several factors can contribute to white smoke emanating from your vehicle’s exhaust pipe, and … Read more

Nissan Pathfinder Flashing Check Engine Light: Diagnosis

The check engine light indicates that you need to service a vehicle soon. If your Nissan Pathfinder has a flashing check engine light means that there is a catalyst damaging misfire (it can damage the catalytic converter and O2 sensors). If your vehicle has a flashing check engine light, it means you need to service … Read more

Nissan Pathfinder Troubleshooting:  Squeaky Brakes

  Your Nissan Pathfinder‘s braking system is designed to handle thousands of miles of braking with no intervention from you.  When its brakes begin to squeak, they are telling you that they need some attention. The most typical cause of squeaky brakes are the brake pads themselves, but there are other issues that can cause … Read more

Nissan Pathfinder: Heater Not Working Diagnosis

  One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Nissan Pathfinder is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not … Read more

Nissan Pathfinder P0421 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code.   It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Nissan Pathfinder as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Nissan Pathfinder’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more