P0352 on Nissan: How to Diagnose & Fix
Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
1 Nissan model · 1 documented issue · $150-$600 repair
P0352 on Nissan by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
The four individual coil-on-plug ignition coils (Nissan 22448-1KC0A family) sit directly on top of the turbocharged MR16DDT and live in a hot, high-cylinder-pressure environment. The secondary windings break down with heat cycling, most commonly after 60,000-100,000 miles, and the failure is usually one coil at a time. Juke Forums threads document owners with a hard single-cylinder misfire code, a shaking engine and a flashing MIL, where swapping the suspect coil to another cylinder moves the code with it. Worn or incorrectly gapped plugs accelerate coil death because the coil has to fire a wider gap under boost.
Common Symptoms
- Flashing check engine light
- Engine shakes hard at idle
- Sudden loss of power / limp mode
- Sputtering or jerking on acceleration
- Fuel smell from exhaust
- Hard starting
How to Fix
Pull codes; if a specific cylinder is named, swap that coil with an adjacent cylinder and re-test - if the misfire follows the coil, the coil is bad. Replace with genuine Nissan/Hitachi coils rather than budget units, which have a poor track record on boosted Nissans. Always replace the spark plugs at the same time with the correct iridium plugs gapped to spec; a fouled or over-gapped plug is what killed the coil. Expect roughly $60-$110 per OEM coil plus plugs.
Sources for this issue (3)
P0352 code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does P0352 mean on a Nissan?
P0352 stands for "Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction." This is an ignition/engine code. Each ignition coil takes the car's low battery voltage and steps it up into the high-voltage spark that fires a spark plug. P0352 means the engine computer detected a problem in the primary or secondary circuit of ignition coil 'B' — it isn't getting the proper electrical signal back when the coil is commanded to fire. This often causes a misfire, rough running, hesitation or reduced power, and if left unaddressed can lead to unburned fuel damaging the catalytic converter. On Nissan it is documented across 1 model: Juke.
What are the most common causes of P0352?
The most common causes of P0352 are: Failed ignition coil 'B', Damaged wiring or corroded connector at the coil, Open or short in the coil primary/secondary circuit, Worn or fouled spark plug increasing coil stress, Poor power or ground supply to the coil, Faulty ignition control circuit/driver in the ECM (less common). The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P0352 on a Nissan?
Published repair estimates on Nissan range from $150 to $600 depending on the model and root cause. If an issue mentions a recall or campaign, check your VIN with the manufacturer or NHTSA and confirm eligibility and coverage with a dealer.
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Content compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, and owner reports. May contain errors. Always verify with your vehicle's service manual.