Severity: Moderate
Drivable, but it can cause more damage or poor economy. Get it checked within days.
What P0741 means
The torque converter clutch is not locking up when commanded, or is slipping.
Symptoms
- Higher RPM at highway speed
- Poor fuel economy
- Shudder
Common causes
Most likely first
- 1Worn or wrong transmission fluid
- 2TCC solenoid
- 3Worn torque converter clutch
- 4Valve body wear
How we diagnose it
- Check fluid level and condition
- Watch TCC slip RPM in live data
- Check for software updates
Every vehicle sets codes under its own conditions. We check the factory diagnostic steps and service bulletins for your VIN, so the repair targets the actual cause.