P0841 on NISSAN ALTIMA
What P0841 Means on Your NISSAN ALTIMA
Real NISSAN ALTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"The problem started a few months ago with an occasional shuddering of the car and surging of rpms. this typically happened when i accelerated over 60 mph, but also happened seemingly randomly when maintaining speed."
"Rpm meter fluctauating, p0841 -faulty transmission fluid pressure sensor."
"My wife was driving our 16 altima that just crossed 50k miles on 3/20/21 when she could not accelerate after stopping at a red light. she noticed the rpms were moving higher but the vehicle would not move. she turned off the car while in the middle of the road and was able to restart it."
"The car started shacking once it would go about 25-30 mph. the check engine light turned on after and it was read by a mechanic as a code p0841-transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch. this happens on city streets and highway driving."
"My 2016 altima began to studder and jerk while trying to accelerate and looses power while driving which is an extreme safety concern."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0841 on NISSAN ALTIMA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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