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P0744 on NISSAN SENTRA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2012, 2009, 2010

What P0744 Means on Your NISSAN SENTRA

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

"My vehicles transmission warranty ended at 120,000 miles. my vehicle has about 145,500 miles. i've read online these vehicles with cvt transmission have issues with repair code p0744. they have a service bulletin for older vehicles except mine to replace transmission valve body assembly."

— 2009 NISSAN SENTRA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 06/08/2019

"When i am driving on the expressway i can't pick up speed. i can have the peddle all the way down and it will not pick up speed. it has slowed down and i have had to pull to the side of the expressway. the most recent incident was may 3rd. i took to the shop and got a code p0744."

— 2010 NISSAN SENTRA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 05/03/2013

"*cvt transmission crap* reported the issue yesterday with the sentra going into limp mode at any time without warning dropping from 70 mph to 10 mph. codes p0744, p1722, p1788 transmission codes."

— 2012 NISSAN SENTRA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 04/27/2018

""cvt transmission issues" 2012 nissan sentra sr 2.0l with 103,000 miles on the vehicle and maintained adequately since getting the vehicle in 2013."

— 2012 NISSAN SENTRA owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 04/27/2018

""cvt transmission issues" 2012 nissan sentra sr 2.0l with 103,000 miles on the vehicle and maintained adequately since getting the vehicle in 2013."

— 2012 NISSAN SENTRA owner • SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN • Filed 04/27/2018

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

Common Causes of P0744 on NISSAN SENTRA

42.9%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2010
1
2012
4
2016
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  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

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0744 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