P2757: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
A generic powertrain (engine and transmission) trouble code, same meaning on every brand.
Yes, moderately - the classic symptom is shudder at steady highway speed rather than failure. Mind the temperature: a slipping converter clutch makes heat, and heat is what kills transmissions.
Symptoms
- Shudder or vibration at steady cruise, often 40-60 mph
- RPM flare at constant speed
- Check engine light
- Slightly worse fuel economy
Likely causes, most common first
- Torque converter clutch solenoid stuck or degraded
- Fluid aged past its friction spec
- Valve body wear in the TCC circuit
- Torque converter clutch lining worn
Read P2757 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
P2757 concerns the solenoid that manages torque converter clutch pressure - the mechanism that locks engine to transmission at cruise, eliminating slip for economy. When its pressure control drifts, the clutch neither grips nor releases cleanly, and the result is the signature symptom: a shudder at steady speed that feels like driving over rumble strips that are not there.
Fluid matters disproportionately in this circuit, because the converter clutch is a friction device engineered around the fluid's exact properties - the wrong spec or exhausted friction modifiers reproduce every symptom of a failing solenoid. A service with precisely the specified fluid is both the cheapest fix and a diagnostic step. Beyond it lie the solenoid, then the converter itself; and since converter replacement is transmission-out labor, that quote is the moment for a second opinion from a transmission specialist rather than a general shop.
Repair options and cost
Typical US independent-shop ranges, parts and labor. Dealers run higher; regional labor rates vary.
Owner reports mentioning P2757
“Was driving on highway when all of the lights on my dash illuminated. Eventually I got a warning for oil at temp alarm. Was giving code P2757 and P0700. Looks like this a common issue in Subarus but doesn't look like it covers anything after 2020.”2021 Subaru Crosstrek · Jul 2026
“2019 Toyota Highlander XLE with 94,000 miles. This past Friday, the transmission started slipping...slow to move while pushing the gas pedal. After about 20 minutes, was slipping less. Pulled code P2757 off of OBD. By Monday, the car wouldn't move despite revving up to 3500-4000 rpm. Reverse would work, but not first gear. Called AAA and had it towed to a shop. Shop didn't give me codes, but said there were several. They reported that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt.”2019 Toyota Highlander · Oct 2025
“"p2757 torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid control circuit performance or stuck off " which causes the engine to stall while driving or when pulling in reverse. Very unsafe to drive .”2006 Lexus GS300 · Jul 2019 · 122,000 mi
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“My light came on 80.000 miles and I was informed it is the shift solenoids vale p2757, what was replaced, and right after taht the code came on again p2757 with a differend diagnostic.shavings from the transmission and I need a complete new transmission. There are no available only through the dealer 2 in houston rebuild no new ones . Can you check in to the problem. There are a lot of colmplains on the websites”2009 Toyota Corolla · Feb 2019
Cars that report P2757 most often
Based on mentions of this code in NHTSA owner complaints.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive with P2757?
Yes, moderately - the classic symptom is shudder at steady highway speed rather than failure. Mind the temperature: a slipping converter clutch makes heat, and heat is what kills transmissions.
How much does it cost to fix P2757?
Typical US repair costs range from $150 for the simplest fix (transmission fluid service with correct spec fluid) to $2,200 in the worst case. The right number depends on which cause your car has - see the causes list.
Related codes
The codes closest to P2757. 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.