P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid D Electrical
A generic powertrain (engine and transmission) trouble code, same meaning on every brand.
Yes, cautiously - electrical faults often leave the transmission in a firm-shifting default mode that is unpleasant but not destructive over short distances.
Symptoms
- Sudden harsh shifts across the range
- Check engine light with immediate shift quality change
- Limp mode on some models
- Code sets reliably every drive cycle
Likely causes, most common first
- Pressure control solenoid D failed electrically
- Wiring open or short between computer and transmission
- Corroded transmission case connector
- Rarely, a failed computer driver circuit
Read P2716 yourself before paying for diagnosis
A basic Bluetooth OBD-II scanner ($20-40) plugs into the port under the dashboard and shows this code with live sensor data on your phone - useful both for confirming the fix and for talking to a shop from an informed position.
What is going on and how it gets diagnosed
P2716 is the electrical variant among the pressure solenoid codes: the computer measured the solenoid D circuit itself - its resistance or current - and found it open, shorted, or out of range. That distinction is good news for diagnosis, because electrical faults can be measured with a meter at the transmission connector without opening anything.
This code has a famous home in Toyota and Lexus automatics, where the affected solenoid regulates line pressure and its failure turns every shift harsh at once - a startling change owners remember to the day. The solenoid's resistance specification is in the service data; a reading far outside it convicts the solenoid, a normal reading sends you to the harness and the case connector, which corrodes on trucks that see salt. The part is moderate money; on some units the labor to reach it inside the pan dominates the bill.
Repair options and cost
Typical US independent-shop ranges, parts and labor. Dealers run higher; regional labor rates vary.
Owner reports mentioning P2716
“2012 Toyota Camry LE developed severe transmission shudder/vibration during normal driving, especially around 25-35 mph and 45-60 mph. The vehicle also experienced noticeable vibration when shifting into Reverse and Drive. An OBD scan previously detected diagnostic trouble code P2716 related to transmission pressure control. The transmission fluid was serviced, but the shudder continued. While driving on the highway, the check-engine light came on again. The vehicle was subsequently returned to the seller and a $7,500 settlement was reached. I am reporting this to document the mechanical and powertrain problems experienced with this vehicle.”2012 Toyota Camry · Jul 2026
“My toyota corolla matrix 2006 has a ecm under recall. When I bought this car from previous owner , I did not know that car was serviced under recall and ecm was replaced in january of 2011. In october of 2013, car has 54k miles and check engine light (p2716) is on. The transmission diagnostic was done and it shows that car has malfunctioning ecm. Transmission was rebuilt but not by toyota dealer. Toyota dealer told me that my car has replaced ecm and doesn't qualify for any other ecm replacement. Now the car has 106k and still the same problem p2716 and ecm is malfunctioning. *js”2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix · Jan 2017 · 105,000 mi
“Check engine light on, transmission fluid black, and hard shifting of the automatic transmission, diagnostic code p2716. *tr”2007 Pontiac Vibe · Nov 2010 · 60,000 mi
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“I own a 2006 pontiac vibe. Purchased used with <30,000 miles. Now has about 42,000 miles. On a highway trip, check engine light came on. Stopped at next gas station, checked all fluids, belts, etc., nothing amiss. Drove home and had local autozone scan codes for me. Found p2716 code, "pressure control solenoid" or pcm module. Check engine light was off at this time. Took car to pontiac dealer, manager said that solenoids sometimes stick. Replacing solenoid would cost $500 to $600 . Have read many other complaints about this condition when searching web boards. *tr”2006 Pontiac Vibe · Aug 2010 · 42,000 mi
“2005 pontiac vibe- pcm unit goes bad, leading to auto transmission error code p2716, first replaced battery then alternator with delco/gmc part now electrical system errors and trans problems due to faulty pcm - solenoid d failure. *tr”2005 Pontiac Vibe · Aug 2010 · 56,955 mi
“I have a 2006 toyota corolla that started exhibiting violent shaking while driving. Shortly after then check engine light came on. I took it to my local autozone for a diagnostics scan and it returned code "p2716 - pressure control solenoid". I discovered that toyota currently has a tsb on this issue (tc015-07) but not an official recall. Even though no accident occurred in this case, this is a serious safety issue as the shaking slowed the car down and could have caused an accident had it had been on the highway. Other people have reported the car completely shutting of. *tr”2006 Toyota Corolla · Aug 2010 · 71,000 mi
“2005 toyota corolla stalled in a bad location, I could of got hit! Some miles later car shifted ruff, some miles later engine light came on. I then took the car to the nearest place " autozone" to have test ran, test results was code p2716 I'm scared to drive this car any where!!!! *tr”2005 Toyota Corolla · Jul 2010 · 157,000 mi
“My check engine light infrequently would come on and off starting in june 2010, along with the car jerking during acceleration at speeds of 10, 25 and 35. 7/7/10 I took my corolla into a local dealership for diagnosis of the problem, code p2716. I was informed that my engine computer (ecm) needed to be replaced. For safety purposes I had the ecm replaced. The NHTSA has opened a defect investigation into the issue. The number is #pe09054. *tr”2006 Toyota Corolla · Jun 2010 · 83,947 mi
“Failure of powertrain control module, obdii code p2716. Vehicle stops all forward progress. Toyota has issued tsb on issue. Appears rampant by internet search. Just occurred to me. *tr”2006 Toyota Corolla · Apr 2010 · 141,800 mi
“2006 corolla 4dr sedan has a faulty electronic control unit (computer) that causes complete engine shutdown. Diagnostic code p2716 for this model year gets 40,000 hits on google and yet there is no recall on this defective part. Dealer replacement with updated ecu part cost me $830 on this 3-year old car (we're at 83k miles so out of warranty). *cn”2006 Toyota Corolla · Mar 2010 · 83,769 mi
Cars that report P2716 most often
Based on mentions of this code in NHTSA owner complaints.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive with P2716?
Yes, cautiously - electrical faults often leave the transmission in a firm-shifting default mode that is unpleasant but not destructive over short distances.
How much does it cost to fix P2716?
Typical US repair costs range from $80 for the simplest fix (solenoid replacement) to $800 in the worst case. The right number depends on which cause your car has - see the causes list.
Related codes
The codes closest to P2716. They often appear together, and telling them apart is usually what narrows the diagnosis.
Definition per SAE J2012 standard nomenclature. Symptoms, causes and costs are editorial guidance - always confirm with a diagnosis of your specific vehicle.