P17F0: CVT Judder (Transmission Inspection) (Nissan)
Severity: medium
What it means: Nissan's transmission computer has detected CVT judder, a shake or shudder while driving. Nissan labels P17F0 as 'CVT judder (T/M inspection)', so its bulletins point to inspecting the transmission itself.
Safe to drive? Usually drivable in the short term, but the judder tends to get worse. Get it checked soon, especially if the car shudders when pulling away.
Common symptoms
- Shake, shudder or bumps when accelerating
- Vibration at low speed
- Check-engine light on some models
Likely causes, ranked
- Internal CVT wear (belt or pulley)Shop
- Transmission computer softwareShop
- Degraded CVT fluidShop
Vehicle-specific notes
- 2013–2014 Nissan Altima: 4-cylinder: Nissan bulletin NTB15-084e says P17F0 leads to a borescope CVT inspection. P17F1 points to the control valve side. It applies only when the owner reports judder and one of the codes is stored. Read the full answer · Source
- 2013–2015 Nissan Pathfinder: V6: Nissan bulletin NTB15-014b adds the P17F0/P17F1 diagnostic logic through a transmission computer reprogram. It also covers V6 Altima, 2015 Quest and Murano, and 2016 Maxima. Read the full answer · Source
What it means: Nissan's transmission computer has detected CVT judder, a shake or shudder while driving. Nissan labels P17F0 as 'CVT judder (T/M inspection)', so its bulletins point to inspecting the transmission itself.
Severity: Medium. Safe to drive? Usually drivable in the short term, but the judder tends to get worse. Get it checked soon, especially if the car shudders when pulling away.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Nissan bulletins call for software updates or borescope inspections, and many CVTs have extended warranties.
Before you replace parts
- Read all stored codes, including transmission codes, and note the fluid condition.
- Check your VIN for recalls, service bulletins and extended warranty coverage.
- Ask for the bulletin's inspection steps before agreeing to a full transmission replacement.
- Clear the code only after a repair, then confirm it stays off.
Safety / mechanic note
Verify with a mechanic. Severe judder or a slipping CVT can leave you without power when pulling out. A code points to a circuit or system, not always a specific part.