P0717 on NISSAN PATHFINDER — Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal

Q: "What does P0717 mean on a NISSAN PATHFINDER?"

"P0717 indicates: Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal. This is a transmission code. 5 NISSAN PATHFINDER owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0717 on NISSAN PATHFINDER?"

"Based on 5 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling,Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0717 serious on my NISSAN PATHFINDER?"

"Of 5 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN PATHFINDER, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my NISSAN PATHFINDER shows P0717?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0717 Means on Your NISSAN PATHFINDER

P0717 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

5 NISSAN PATHFINDER owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2007. Most reports come from the 2007 model year. The most commonly reported component is Power Train (80.0% of reports).

Real NISSAN PATHFINDER Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"Check engine light came on and truck wouldn't shift into overdrive. pull code p0717 indicating the transmission sensor or computer was out."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 07/29/2016

"Check engine light appeared and i pull two p0717 codes indicating an issue with transmission control valve with tcm. took to shop and they found coolant mixed with transmission fluid requiring a transmission replacement."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 08/05/2016

"On friday, august the 8th on the way to work on the interstate i accelerated going up a hill and the gear change in the transmission was extremely rough. it was like when a manual transmission is knocked out of gear, of course this vehicle is an automatic transmission."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 08/05/2016

"While driving the truck normally, in the morning, i came to a stop at a stoplight. once the light turned green i pressed the pedal to accelerate and the truck was slow to respond (as if it was in a higher gear to start) once it was up to about 20mph it drove decent enough."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 04/11/2014

"Vehicle began to shake as if riding over bumps at approx 60-65 mph and then when approaching a stop a jerky shift would occur at approx 5-10 mph. service engine soon illuminated car would not accelerate more than 10 mph so my wife pulled into a parking lot and shut the car off."

— 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER owner · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN · Filed 03/22/2014

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

5

'07

Common Causes on NISSAN PATHFINDER

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 80%

ENGINE and ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN 20%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
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.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0717 mean on a NISSAN PATHFINDER? ▾

P0717 indicates: Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal. This is a transmission code. 5 NISSAN PATHFINDER owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0717 on NISSAN PATHFINDER? ▾

Based on 5 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling,Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0717 serious on my NISSAN PATHFINDER? ▾

Of 5 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN PATHFINDER, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my NISSAN PATHFINDER shows P0717? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.