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Severity: ModerateNissan

P0746 on Nissan Vehicles

Solenoid A doesn't control pressure as commanded: harsh or soft shifts, or limp mode. P0746 →

13Complaints mentioning the code
#1Rank among 4 brands
1.7%Share of Nissan DTC complaints

In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Nissan, P0746 was mentioned 13 times.

Notes by brand

On many Nissan CVTs, P0746 refers to the line pressure solenoid, so pressure problems show up as judder, slipping or weak acceleration rather than harsh shifts. Check CVT fluid condition first; valve body replacement is a common fix when the solenoid sticks.

Most mentioned models

Nissan Quest5
Nissan Maxima3
Nissan Altima1
Nissan Cube Cargo1
Nissan Murano1
Nissan Sentra1

Model years mentioned

Model years mentioned – Nissan P0746209110211312314115116
2009: 2 · 2010: 1 · 2011: 2 · 2012: 3 · 2014: 3 · 2015: 1 · 2016: 1

Components named in these complaints

  • Power Train (12)
  • Electrical System (2)
  • Unknown Or Other (2)
  • Vehicle Speed Control (2)
  • Seats (1)

Often appears together with

P0868 Powertrain Measured transmission line pressure is below what the TCM commanded – clutches can slip… High P0776 Powertrain Pressure control solenoid B isn't delivering the pressure the TCM asks for – harsh or slipping… Moderate

Possible causes

  1. Solenoid valve sticking from debris or varnish26%
  2. Low, old or wrong-spec fluid, or a clogged filter18%
  3. Worn valve body bore at the pressure regulator or boost valve17%
  4. Worn pump that can't reach commanded pressure12%

P0746: Diagnosis step by step →

Related codes

NissanTransmissionHarsh or slipping shiftsLimp modeCheck engine light on

Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.