P0700: Transmission Control System Malfunction
217 vehicles · 30 makes · $5-$20,000 repair
Most Reported On
P0700 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “Transmission Control System Malfunction.” A generic code indicating the transmission control module (TCM) has detected a fault and set a transmission-specific code. Always appears alongside more specific transmission codes. This code is most commonly reported on 2012-2018 Ford Focus, 2015-2023 Ford Mustang (EcoBoost, GT, Bullitt, Mach 1), and 1996-2003 Ford Windstar, plus 214 other vehicles, with repair costs ranging from $5 to $20,000.
Common Causes
Typical Repair Cost
Based on 249 documented vehicle-specific issues. Actual cost depends on root cause and vehicle.
Diagnostic Tools
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ANCEL AD310 Classic OBD-II Scanner
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Shop-level diagnostic tablet with bi-directional control, active tests, and full system coverage. Ideal for serious DIYers and small shops.
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Vehicles Affected (217)
Automatic Transmission 3rd Gear Failure
ZF 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
8-Speed DCT Shudder and Low-Speed Jerking
1999 3.2TL 5-speed auto was the start of the famous Acura V6 transmission failures
3.0CL automatic transmission slips and fails — flush is forbidden, filter is not serviceable
S-Tronic DSG Transmission Issues (Mk2)
Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting
CVT Multitronic Transmission Failure and PRNDS Flashing on Front-Wheel-Drive A4
Multitronic CVT Transmission Failure
ZF 5HP24 Tiptronic Transmission Valve Body Failure
Multitronic CVT Transmission Failure
Transfer Case Actuator Motor Failure
Transfer Case Actuator Motor Failure
DCT (M-DCT) Mechatronics Unit Failure
Transfer Case Actuator Motor Failure
Automatic Transmission No-Reverse / Failsafe Due to ZF 5HP19 Drum and Valve Body Wear
DCT Dual-Clutch Transmission Wear & Judder - F10 M5
xDrive Transfer Case Stress & Fluid Degradation - F97 X3 M / F98 X4 M
Aisin 8-Speed Transmission Jerking
Transfer Case Failure - xDrive Models E84/F48 X1
SMG Hydraulic Pump and Clutch Actuator Failure
SMG III Hydraulic Pump Failure - E60 M5
DCT Dual-Clutch Transmission Shudder & Clutch Wear - F82/F83 M4
xDrive Transfer Case Stress & Fluid Degradation - F98 X4 M / F98 X4 M
ZF 8HP Transmission Mechatronic Issues (All 8 Series & M8)
Transfer Case Actuator Motor Failure (All xDrive Models)
xDrive Transfer Case Actuator Motor Failure - E70/F85/F95 X5 M
DCT Dual-Clutch Transmission Shudder & Clutch Wear - F87 M2/M2C
SMG III Hydraulic Pump Failure (M6 and SMG-Equipped 645Ci/650i)
ZF 6HP Transmission Mechatronic Sleeve & Valve Body Failure
Transfer Case Actuator Motor Failure (xDrive AWD System)
10-Speed Transmission Adaptive Learning and Shift Quality
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Hesitation
10-Speed 10L80/10L90 Harsh Shifting, Shudder, and Valve Body Control Solenoid Issues
4L30-E Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifts and Slipping
10-Speed Transmission Wheel Lock-Up (10L80)
6-Speed Automatic Transmission Turbine Shaft Fracture
Allison 1000 Transmission Torque Converter Shudder
CVT Transmission Shudder and Failure
4T60E Automatic Transmission Failure
4L60E Automatic Transmission Failure
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
6-Speed Automatic Rough Shifting and Delayed Engagement
CVT Transmission Shudder and Hesitation
10L80 10-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting
Allison 1000 Transmission TCM Internal Failure
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting
Automatic Transmission Slipping and Shifting Problems
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shifting Problems
62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure
62TE 6-Speed Transmission Failure (Gen 1)
A604 Ultradrive Transmission Premature Failure
Shifter Clip Failure - Vehicle Stuck in Park
42LE Automatic Transmission Failure
42LE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure
A604 (41TE) Automatic Transaxle Electronic Shift Solenoid Failure
42LE Automatic Transmission Failure
948TE 9-Speed Transmission Calibration Issues
A604 (41TE) Transaxle Premature Failure
Hybrid Transmission Wiring Harness Short (PHEV)
42LE Automatic Transmission Overheating (Rear-Mounted)
41TE Automatic Transmission Solenoid Failure
AutoStick Transmission Harsh Shifting
41TE/42LE Transmission Solenoid and Shift Issues
Transmission Harsh 3-4 Shift and Shudder (9-Speed)
8-Speed (ZF 8HP) Transmission Issues
8-Speed (8HP) Transmission Harsh Shifts
46RE/47RE Automatic Transmission Failure
62TE Transmission Slipping and Solenoid Failure
47RE/48RE Automatic Transmission Failure Behind Cummins Diesel
62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure
42LE/42RLE Automatic Transmission Failure
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting and Valve Body Failure
Jatco CVT Overheating and Premature Failure
Automatic Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure
62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack and Valve Body Failure
C635 Dual-Dry-Clutch Transmission (DDCT) Failure
42RLE 4-Speed Transmission Solenoid and Connector Failure
Automatic Transmission Overdrive Failure (A518/46RH/46RE)
A604 Ultradrive Transmission Erratic Shifting
A413/A604 Automatic Transmission Failure
W5A580 (NAG1) 5-Speed Transmission Water Contamination
42RLE 4-Speed Transmission Solenoid Failure
9-Speed Transmission Calibration Issues
Transmission Fluid Expulsion and Fire Risk - Recall
42LE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Failure on 2.4L Automatic
Transmission Cooler Line Leak at Radiator Connection
Transmission Overdrive Solenoid Failure (42RE/45RFE)
DPS6 PowerShift Dual-Clutch Transmission Shudder, Hesitation, and Failure
MT82 Manual Transmission Grinding and Shifting Issues
AX4S/AX4N Automatic Transmission Failure
10R80 10-Speed Automatic Harsh Shifting and Hesitation
4R70W/4R75W Transmission Shift Solenoid Pack Failure
10-Speed Transmission Shudder/Harsh Shifts
DPS6 PowerShift Dual-Clutch Transmission Shudder, Slipping, and Failure
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Fluid Leak and Failure - AWD Models
8F35 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Failure
Hybrid eCVT Transmission Shudder and Delayed Engagement
Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Chatter and Shudder During Low-Speed Turns - AWD Models
10R60 10-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting
7-Speed Manual Transmission Grinding/Scraping Noise
10-Speed Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting
CVT Transmission Shuddering, Slipping, and Premature Failure
CVT Transmission Failure and Poor Acceleration
Rough and Jerky Transmission Shifting
CD4E Automatic Transmission Failure
AX4S/AX4N Automatic Transmission Failure
10R80 Transmission Torque Converter Shudder
Torque Converter Shudder and Transmission Failure
Hybrid CVT Judder and Hesitation During Acceleration
Transmission Hesitation and Delayed Engagement From Stop
CD4E Automatic Transmission Failure
CVT Transmission Shudder and Jerking (2020+ Hybrid)
6F35 Transmission Harsh Shifting and Shudder
Allison 1000/2000 Transmission TCM Failure and Harsh Shifting
4L60E Automatic Transmission Failure
Allison 1000 Transmission Control Module and Sensor Failures
Automatic Transmission Complete Failure (2nd Gen)
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Rough Shifting, Shudder, and Hesitation (2.0T)
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Rough Shifting and Hesitation
CVT Start Clutch Juddering
CVT Transmission Problems (3rd Gen)
CVT Transmission Judder and Failure (Second Gen)
9-Speed Transmission Rough Shifting and Hesitation
Transmission Parking Pawl Failure (Vehicle Rolls Away)
CVT Transmission Shuddering and Judder
5th Generation Automatic Transmission Failure
7-Speed DCT Transmission Shudder and Hesitation
7-Speed DCT Shudder and Delayed Engagement
Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) Shudder/Hesitation
6-Speed DCT Premature Clutch Failure
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Shudder and Failure
IVT/CVT Transmission Failure and Power Loss
Concentric Slave Cylinder Failure (Manual Transmission)
8-Speed Automatic Harsh Shifting / Delayed Downshift
IVT/CVT Transmission Failure and Shudder
8-Speed DCT Overheating Under Load / Towing
6-Speed Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting and Shudder
IVT (CVT) Judder and Hesitation
Automatic Transmission Shift Hesitation and Shudder
Automatic Transmission Premature Failure
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shifting Problems
8-Speed Transmission Shifting Issues
Jatco CVT Transmission Overheating / Failure
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Rough Shifting
ZF 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting / Stalling
Jatco CVT Transmission Failure / Overheating
Transmission Overheating / Control Module Failure
Manual Transmission Clutch Issues (JL)
Manual Transmission Clutch Overheating / Fire Risk
Automatic Transmission Stalling / Auto-Park Engagement
ZF 8-speed (8HP) harsh shifting / delayed engagement (software/adaptation issues)
Dual-Clutch Transmission Judder (Hybrid)
CVT Shudder and Hesitation Under Acceleration
8-Speed DCT Harsh Shifting and Delayed Response
7-Speed DCT Transmission Clutch Judder
DCT Transmission Oil Pump Failure (2.5T)
8-Speed DCT Electric Oil Pump Failure
CVT Hesitation and Jerking Under Load
6-Speed Automatic Transmission Hesitation and Hard Downshift
Transmission Control Unit (TCU) Software Fault Causing Harsh Upshifts or Limp Mode (8-Speed AT)
Automatic Transmission Failure (5-Speed)
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Jerkiness
Clutch Judder on SkyActiv Manual Transmission
Clutch Judder on SkyActiv Manual Transmission
PHEV 8-Speed Transmission Surging, Jerking, and Gear Confusion
Automatic Transmission Shudder and Failure
TCM Reprogram Needed for Shift Quality
Automatic Transmission Failure (4-Speed)
CVT Transmission Failure (Non-Evo)
CVT Transmission Premature Failure
Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting and Failure
4-Speed F4A4 / 5-Speed Sportronic Automatic Transmission Failure
CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder
CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder
CVT Transmission Failure (Jatco CVT7/JF015E)
CVT Transmission Failure (Jatco CVT7/JF015E)
CVT Transmission Failure (Jatco CVT8/JF016E)
CVT Transmission Failure and Shudder
CVT Transmission Shudder and Failure (Jatco CVT8)
GR6 Dual-Clutch Transmission Judder and Failure
CVT Transmission Failure (Jatco CVT7)
Manual Transmission Synchro Wear (2nd/3rd)
CVT Transmission Failure Under Load
CVT Overheating During Highway Driving
Excessive Engine Noise and Vibration (HR16DE)
Manual Transmission Synchro and Clutch Issues
Radiator/Transmission Cooler Mixing (SMOD)
CVT Transmission Shudder and Premature Failure
Automatic Transmission Failure
CVT Transmission Shudder and Premature Failure
CVT Transmission Shudder/Hesitation
CVT Transmission Hesitation and Harsh Engagement
CVT Chain Stretch and Transmission Judder
Throw-Out Bearing Chirp/Failure
CVT Transmission Failure
Throwout Bearing Noise and Premature Failure
CVT Transmission Failure and Harsh Engagement
CVT Valve Body Failure and Transmission Warning
CVT Hesitation and Delay From Stop
Transmission Hesitation and Lurching at Low Speeds
Manual Transmission Grinding/Notchy Shifts
CVT Transmission Shudder and Failure
ZF 8HP Transmission Rough Low-Speed Shifts
CVT Transmission Hesitation and Rubber Band Effect
8-Speed Transmission Hesitation/Jerking
Manual Transmission Throw-Out Bearing Noise
iMT Rev-Match System Interference and Shift Feel
CVT Torque Converter Impeller Blade Detachment (Recall)
CVT Hesitation and Delayed Acceleration Response
Automatic Transmission Failure (A132L)
DSG (DQ250/DQ381) Mechatronic Unit and Clutch Pack Failure
DSG Transmission Shudder and Rough Shifting
DSG Mechatronic Unit Failure
DSG (DQ250) Transmission Failure and Mechatronic Unit Issues
7-Speed DSG (DQ381) Shudder and Rough Low-Speed Shifting
Transmission Shudder and 'Routan Shake'
Automatic Transmission Failure
Aisin AW55-50/51SN Transmission Failure and Solenoid Issues
GM 4T65E Transmission Failure
AW30-43 Transmission Overdrive and Shift Issues
ZF 4HP22 Automatic Transmission Limp Mode
AW50-42 Automatic Transmission Shudder
Automatic Transmission Overdrive Solenoid Failure
AW50-42 Automatic Transmission Failure
FAQ
What does P0700 mean?
P0700 stands for "Transmission Control System Malfunction." A generic code indicating the transmission control module (TCM) has detected a fault and set a transmission-specific code. Always appears alongside more specific transmission codes.
What are the most common causes of P0700?
The most common causes of P0700 are: Accompanying P07xx transmission code is the real issue, Failed shift solenoid, Low transmission fluid, Wiring issue to TCM, Internal transmission failure. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P0700?
Repair costs for P0700 range from $5 to $20,000, depending on the vehicle and root cause.
Which vehicles are affected by P0700?
Au7o has documented P0700 across 217 vehicle models from 30 manufacturers: Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, MINI, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, RAM, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo.
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