P0965 on Nissan Altima
Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit Range/Performance
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Nissan Altima context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0965.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P0965 Means on Your Nissan Altima
P0965 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit Range/Performance. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real Nissan Altima Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"The car would not accelerate from a stop light. it would just do low-rpm revs then eventually crawl then rev super high and accelerate super fast. the transmission would take about 10 seconds to engage at every light and once it did it would lurch forward. stalled 3 times."
"My vehicle stalled as i was going through an intersection. would not start and i coasted to the side and had to get a tow. check engine lite was on. no codes found. car sat for a week and then started right up and drove fine. check engine light turned off."
"Complaint: altima cvt software diagnostic update did not prevent/predict next day transmission failure."
"Complaint: transmission failure at 39,848 miles. on nov 10, 2017, transmission failed on 2013 nissan altima bought new while stopped at intersection in downtown baltimore traffic. when approaching intersection, car bucked, then stalled and gas pedal failed to work. turned car off and back on."
"Complaint: misleading service interval letter promises cvt fluid inspection - but this isn't done and can't be done on altima's sealed transmission. in october 2017, nissan mailed a glossy letter reminding me that my ' 2013 altima is due for its 48 months scheduled maintenance '."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Nissan Altima
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.