P0705 — Transmission range sensor circuit (PRNDL input) malfunction

Code P0705 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Transmission range sensor circuit (PRNDL input) malfunction.

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In our record, P0705 is reported most often on Suzuki, Nissan and Toyota vehicles , against powertrain and electrical failure patterns , across 2005–2021 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0705 across 20 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0705 20 patterns

2021 Toyota Camry

powertrain — Transmission slipping and neutral safety switch failure

2020 Kia Sorento

powertrain — Cold-start transmission shift erraticism

2016 Nissan Versa

powertrain — CVT transmission internal failure and complete loss of power

2014 Dodge Dart

powertrain — Transmission Shifts Erratically / Slips into Neutral Unexpectedly

2014 Nissan Versa

engine — Engine stalling during low-speed or stop-and-go traffic

2014 Nissan Versa

electrical — Unexpected engine shutdown while driving

2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek

powertrain — CVT internal failure and lockup

2013 Chevrolet Spark

powertrain — Loss of Acceleration / Power Limp Mode

2012 Nissan Versa

electrical — Engine stalling and power loss while driving

2011 Ford F-150

powertrain — Unexpected downshift to first gear at highway speeds

2011 Hyundai Sonata

electrical — Brake light switch failure and brake system electrical faults

2008 Suzuki Forenza

powertrain — Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) Failure

2008 Suzuki Reno

powertrain — Transmission Range Sensor Failure

2007 Suzuki Forenza

powertrain — Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) Malfunction

2007 Suzuki Forenza

engine — Transmission range sensor failure

2006 Suzuki Forenza

powertrain — Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) Failure

2006 Suzuki Reno

powertrain — Transmission Range Sensor Failure

2006 Suzuki Forenza

suspension — Transmission range sensor failure and erratic shifting

2005 Suzuki Forenza

powertrain — Hard/jerky shifts and transmission hunting

2005 Volvo XC90

powertrain — Transmission failure and slipping

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