Nissan Dash Decoder
Index

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The light means the same thing across the lineup, but the usual causes shift by model. Start here.

Nissan Altima Check Engine Light: Causes, CVT & Costs

A logged fault on the Altima — sensor/evap on most cars, sometimes CVT-related

Nissan Check Engine Light: What It Means and How Urgent It Is

The engine computer logged a fault and wants it read

Nissan Frontier Check Engine Light: Truck-Specific Causes

A logged fault on the Frontier — usually evap, sensor, or converter

Nissan Juke Check Engine Light: Turbo & CVT Causes

A logged fault on the turbo Juke — evap, sensor, boost/misfire, sometimes CVT

Nissan Kicks Check Engine Light: Small Crossover Causes

A logged fault on the Kicks — typically evap, a sensor, or a small misfire; sometimes CVT

Nissan Maxima Check Engine Light: V6 & CVT Causes

A logged fault on the V6 Maxima — evap, sensor, converter, sometimes CVT

Nissan Murano Check Engine Light: V6 & CVT Causes

A logged fault on the V6 Murano — evap, sensor, converter, sometimes CVT

Nissan Pathfinder Check Engine Light: What to Check

A logged fault on the V6 Pathfinder — usually evap, sensor, or converter

Nissan Rogue Check Engine Light: Causes & the CVT Question

A logged fault on the Rogue — sensor/evap mostly, sometimes CVT-related

Nissan Sentra Check Engine Light: Common Causes & Fixes

A logged fault on the Sentra — usually evap, a sensor, or a coil; sometimes CVT

Nissan Titan Check Engine Light: V8 & XD Diesel Causes

A logged fault on the V8 Titan — evap, sensor, converter; emissions/DEF on the XD diesel

Nissan Versa Check Engine Light: Usually a Cheap Fix

A logged fault on the Versa — typically evap, a sensor, or a small misfire; sometimes CVT