Check Engine Light Due to Failed Intake Valve Timing Sensor on Nissan Pathfinder

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The Check Engine Light may illuminate because the sensor that monitors the engine's intake valve timing stops working (Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor). Replacement of the failed sensor will commonly correct this problem.

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Nissan Pathfinder vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 116,334 miles
(60,000 - 215,000)

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