P0717 on NISSAN PATHFINDER
What P0717 Means on Your NISSAN PATHFINDER
Real NISSAN PATHFINDER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Check engine light came on and truck wouldn't shift into overdrive. pull code p0717 indicating the transmission sensor or computer was out."
"Check engine light appeared and i pull two p0717 codes indicating an issue with transmission control valve with tcm. took to shop and they found coolant mixed with transmission fluid requiring a transmission replacement."
"On friday, august the 8th on the way to work on the interstate i accelerated going up a hill and the gear change in the transmission was extremely rough. it was like when a manual transmission is knocked out of gear, of course this vehicle is an automatic transmission."
"While driving the truck normally, in the morning, i came to a stop at a stoplight. once the light turned green i pressed the pedal to accelerate and the truck was slow to respond (as if it was in a higher gear to start) once it was up to about 20mph it drove decent enough."
"Vehicle began to shake as if riding over bumps at approx 60-65 mph and then when approaching a stop a jerky shift would occur at approx 5-10 mph. service engine soon illuminated car would not accelerate more than 10 mph so my wife pulled into a parking lot and shut the car off."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0717 on NISSAN PATHFINDER
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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