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P0705 on NISSAN VERSA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2012, 2013, 2014

What P0705 Means on Your NISSAN VERSA

Real NISSAN VERSA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I bought a new nissan versa 2012 3 years back. it has only 50,000 miles. the vehicle jerks when i shift from 'r" to "d:. the ses light comes on frequently with code p0705. the dealership updated software and adjusted range switch. the problem persists."

— 2012 NISSAN VERSA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 07/01/2015

"2013 nissan versa struggles to turn on. car also idles rough and has stalled at stop lights. took it to buena park nissan and they said there was nothing wrong with it. recently the engine light came on, it was p0705 transmission range sensor."

— 2013 NISSAN VERSA owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 10/01/2018

"I started the car and while driving, the check engine light came on. i took it to my mechanic, and was told #p0757 transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ( p r n d l input) # p0705 park/neturak s/w."

— 2014 NISSAN VERSA owner • ENGINE • Filed 04/20/2019

"Was coming to a stop at a red light when my car suddenly stalled out. re started it then it was sluggish and my check engine light came on, when i came to a stop again i felt a quick thunk like the transmission was slipping."

— 2016 NISSAN VERSA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 11/30/2019

"The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated."

— 2017 NISSAN VERSA owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 09/26/2022

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0705 on NISSAN VERSA

33.3%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2013
1
2014
1
2016
1
2017
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0705 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026