U0404 — Invalid data received from the gear shift module

Code U0404 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Invalid data received from the gear shift module.

In our record, U0404 is reported most often on Jeep and Honda vehicles , against powertrain and cruise control failure patterns , across 2005–2016 model years. Jeep alone accounts for 83% of them.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite U0404 across 6 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 U0404 6 patterns

2016 Honda Pilot

powertrain — Transmission module/control system failures

2007 Jeep Commander

powertrain — Loss of power and acceleration during driving

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

engine — Engine stalling—random, without warning

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

cruise control — Power loss and speed limiting

2007 Jeep Commander

cruise control — Limp mode and loss of acceleration with PRND lights illuminated

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

powertrain — Transmission Delayed Engagement and Gear Selection Issues

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →