P0230 on Nissan
Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Malfunction
P0230 on Nissan vehicles indicates fuel pump primary circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 3 Nissan models — most commonly on Altima, Rogue, Versa. P0230 means the engine computer detected a fault in the fuel pump primary circuit — the control side that switches the fuel pump (or its relay) on and off. The PCM energizes this circuit to run the electric fuel pump that delivers fuel to the engine; if it sees voltage that is too high, too low, or out of expected range, it sets this code. Because the pump may not run correctly, the engine can crank without starting, stall, lose power, or hesitate. This is a circuit/control fault rather than a direct measurement of fuel pressure.
Common Causes of P0230
- •Faulty fuel pump relay
- •Damaged wiring or connectors in the fuel pump control circuit
- •Corroded or loose ground/power connection
- •Failed fuel pump or fuel pump driver module
- •Blown fuse or fusible link
- •Open or short in the primary control wiring
- •Faulty PCM driver output (rare)
P0230 on Nissan by Model
Nissan Altima(1 issue)
- Fuel Pump Failure (Recall)2019-2021
Nissan issued a recall for fuel pump issues that can cause engine stalling or failure to start. The fuel pump impeller may deform, causing fuel delivery problems. This affects multiple Nissan models.
Nissan Rogue(1 issue)
- Fuel Pump Failure (Recall)2017-2020
Nissan issued a recall for fuel pump issues that can cause engine stalling or failure to start. The fuel pump impeller may deform, causing reduced fuel delivery. This affects multiple Nissan models.
Nissan Versa(1 issue)
- Fuel Pump Control Module Failure2020-2023
The 2020-2023 Versa (and many other Nissan models) is affected by fuel pump issues where the fuel pump can stop operating, causing engine stall. This was addressed under multiple recalls including NHTSA Campaign 21V-560. The fuel pump impeller can deform, reducing fuel delivery and causing stalling or no-start conditions.
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What does P0230 mean on Nissan?▼
P0230 stands for "Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Malfunction." P0230 means the engine computer detected a fault in the fuel pump primary circuit — the control side that switches the fuel pump (or its relay) on and off. The PCM energizes this circuit to run the electric fuel pump that delivers fuel to the engine; if it sees voltage that is too high, too low, or out of expected range, it sets this code. Because the pump may not run correctly, the engine can crank without starting, stall, lose power, or hesitate. This is a circuit/control fault rather than a direct measurement of fuel pressure. On Nissan specifically, this code is documented across 3 models.
What causes P0230 on Nissan vehicles?▼
Common causes on Nissan: Faulty fuel pump relay, Damaged wiring or connectors in the fuel pump control circuit, Corroded or loose ground/power connection, Failed fuel pump or fuel pump driver module, Blown fuse or fusible link. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0230 on a Nissan?▼
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and specific Nissan model.
Which Nissan models have P0230 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0230 on 3 Nissan models: Altima, Rogue, Versa.