2013-2018 Nissan Altima 2.5L: OBD Codes and What to Check First

Codes recorded for this model

• P0700 Transmission Control System Malfunction Drive with caution Shop $100–$3,000 2 months estimate

What to check first on this engine

These come from how this specific engine fails, not from a generic code list.

1. 1

   Read the transmission module, not the engine module

   P0700 is only a request from the transmission controller. The real code lives in the TCM and needs a scanner that reaches it.

2. 2

   Check CVT fluid level and color first

   This generation carries the largest share of CVT complaints. Dark or burnt fluid means the unit has been running hot, which changes the whole repair.

3. 3

   Note exactly when the shift feels wrong

   A flare on the first shift out of park points somewhere different from a harsh upshift under load. Write down what you felt before the shop writes an estimate.