P0231 on Nissan
Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit - Low
P0231 on Nissan vehicles indicates fuel pump secondary circuit - low. Au7o has documented this code across 3 Nissan models — most commonly on Altima, Rogue, Versa. This code indicates the engine computer detected a low-voltage condition in the fuel pump's secondary (driver/output) control circuit. Many vehicles control the fuel pump through a relay or a dedicated driver module, and the computer monitors the voltage on that circuit to confirm the pump is being powered correctly. When the feedback voltage stays lower than expected, P0231 sets. Because the fuel pump supplies pressurized fuel to the injectors, this fault can cause hard starting, stalling, or no-start conditions.
Common Causes of P0231
- •Faulty fuel pump relay
- •Corroded or loose connector at the pump or relay
- •Damaged or shorted wiring in the pump power circuit
- •Poor ground for the fuel pump circuit
- •Failing fuel pump drawing abnormal current
- •Faulty fuel pump driver module
- •PCM/ECM internal driver fault (rare)
P0231 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 P0231 mean on Nissan?▼
P0231 stands for "Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit - Low." This code indicates the engine computer detected a low-voltage condition in the fuel pump's secondary (driver/output) control circuit. Many vehicles control the fuel pump through a relay or a dedicated driver module, and the computer monitors the voltage on that circuit to confirm the pump is being powered correctly. When the feedback voltage stays lower than expected, P0231 sets. Because the fuel pump supplies pressurized fuel to the injectors, this fault can cause hard starting, stalling, or no-start conditions. On Nissan specifically, this code is documented across 3 models.
What causes P0231 on Nissan vehicles?▼
Common causes on Nissan: Faulty fuel pump relay, Corroded or loose connector at the pump or relay, Damaged or shorted wiring in the pump power circuit, Poor ground for the fuel pump circuit, Failing fuel pump drawing abnormal current. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0231 on a Nissan?▼
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and specific Nissan model.
Which Nissan models have P0231 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0231 on 3 Nissan models: Altima, Rogue, Versa.