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P0841 on NISSAN ALTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2016, 2013, 2015

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."

— 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 05/30/2019

"Rpm meter fluctauating, p0841 -faulty transmission fluid pressure sensor."

— 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 04/20/2019

"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."

— 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/20/2021

"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."

— 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 10/05/2019

"My 2016 altima began to studder and jerk while trying to accelerate and looses power while driving which is an extreme safety concern."

— 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 08/09/2019

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

88.9%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
2
2015
1
2016
6

What To Do Next

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  2. 2
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P0841 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