P0711 — Transmission fluid temperature sensor A circuit range / performance

Code P0711 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Transmission fluid temperature sensor A circuit range / performance.

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In our record, P0711 is reported most often on Chevrolet, Hyundai and GMC vehicles , against powertrain and electrical failure patterns , across 2011–2017 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0711 across 15 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 P0711 15 patterns

2017 Chevrolet Colorado

powertrain — Transmission torque converter shudder

2017 Ford Mustang

powertrain — Automatic Transmission Stuck in Drive/Sport Mode, Harsh/Delayed Shifts

2017 GMC Sierra

powertrain — 8-Speed Transmission Hard Shifts and Shuddering

2017 GMC Yukon

electrical — Transmission Wiring Harness Failure

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

powertrain — 8L90 Torque Converter Shudder, Slipping, and Hard Shifts

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

electrical — Transmission Temperature Sensor Failure (P0711)

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

powertrain — 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Shuddering and Harsh Shifting

2015 GMC Sierra

powertrain — Transmission hard shifting and jerking

2013 Hyundai Elantra

powertrain — Piston Slap / Internal Engine Failure

2013 Hyundai Sonata

powertrain — Transmission Slipping & Harsh/Jerking Shifts

2012 Hyundai Elantra

powertrain — Transmission stalling, lurching, and hard shifting

2012 Kia Optima

powertrain — Transmission failure / gear shifting problems

2011 Hyundai Elantra

powertrain — Transmission fluid temperature sensor failure (P0711)

2011 Kia Optima

powertrain — Transmission failure and harsh shifting

2011 Kia Sportage

powertrain — Rough or hard shifting

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