P0340 on a Nissan Rogue
P0340 means camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1). On the Rogue, a few causes come up far more than others.
What P0340 usually means on a Rogue
P0340 points to a fault in the Rogue's camshaft position sensor circuit, which the ECU relies on for timing synchronization. On the QR25 it can cause hard or no-starts, stalling, and hesitation, sometimes worse when hot. The sensor or its wiring and connector is the usual cause. Once confirmed it is a relatively inexpensive fix.
Most common causes on the Rogue
- Failed camshaft position sensor
Heat-related failure is common and can cause hot-start issues on the QR25.
- Wiring or connector fault
A chafed or corroded connector interrupts the signal.
- Timing chain wear
Chain stretch on high-mileage engines can throw off cam timing and set the code.
What P0340 costs to fix on a Rogue
The cam sensor is a modest part with reasonable access on the Rogue, keeping this among the cheaper sensor repairs. Inspect the connector and wiring first. If timing-chain stretch is the cause, the repair becomes considerably larger.
Year, engine and mileage change the answer. Start a case and Redline weighs these causes against what your car shows, then names the check that would settle it.
Other codes on the Nissan Rogue
Related symptoms
Nissan Rogue problems & recalls by year
Based on widely reported patterns for this model; individual causes vary by year, engine and history. Generic P0340 behavior is covered on the main P0340 page. Confirm with a scan tool before buying parts.
P0340 on your Rogue?
Every problem becomes a Case. Tell Redline what your Rogue is doing: it shows what the evidence supports, what’s still missing, and what to check next, before you approve a repair.
“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”
Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.