P0872: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit Low
What Does P0872 Mean?
P0872 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit Low. This code relates to the transmission system. It has been reported in NHTSA complaints across 2 different vehicle models.
Symptoms of P0872
- ⚠️ Check engine light illuminated
Common Causes
- 🔍 Transmission component failure
P0872 Reports by Year
Real Owner Reports
From NHTSA complaint database — actual owner descriptions.
"D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. AFTER I STOPPED I CHECK GAS COVER AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVELS. BOTH OK. HAPPENED AGAIN SO I WENT TO GET CODE READ...THROWING CODE P0872 AND CODE 0700. I HAD THIS PROBLEM A FEW YEARS AGO AND HONDA FIXED PROBLEM FOR ALMOST $500. WHY IS "
— Honda Pilot owner, 11/05/2015
"BLINKING 'D' LIGHT AND ONCE CAR IS TURNED OFF, THE BLINKING STOPS. THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING BACK FROM LANCASTER, CA TO SAN DIEGO. THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WENT ON AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE BLINKING 'D' LIGHT. WE PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE AND PUT SOME GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE B"
— Honda Pilot owner, 04/24/2010
"WHILE DRIVING ONE EVENING I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HESITANT WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND I NEARLY HAD SOMEONE REAR END ME BECAUSE I COULDN'T GAIN SPEED QUICKLY. THE NEXT DAY I GOT A DIAGNOSTIC AND WAS GIVEN 2 CODES: P0741 AND P0872 - NEVER HA"
— Chevrolet Tahoe owner, 09/08/2023
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
Most Reported Vehicles for P0872
Based on NHTSA owner complaint data.
| # | Vehicle | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONDA PILOT | |
| 2 | CHEVROLET TAHOE |
P0872 Reports by Vehicle
Detailed NHTSA complaint analysis for each vehicle model.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What To Do Next
Possible Fixes
- 🔧 Have the code scanned with a professional-grade scanner to read freeze frame data
- 🔧 Check transmission fluid level and condition; top off or change if needed
- 🔧 If DIY repair isn't feasible, get a diagnostic from a trusted mechanic ($50-150)
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Find your vehicle above
Click your make and model for real owner reports and common causes specific to your vehicle.
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Check for recalls
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if covered.
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Get a professional diagnosis
A code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. A diagnostic ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause.