What P2757 means
The TCC pressure control solenoid is commanded on but does not produce the expected lockup pressure.
How the engine computer detects it
TCC stays open or partially engaged.
Written from public technical sources and not yet checked by a mechanic. How we write these pages
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Common causes
- Solenoid spool stuck in closed position Most likely
- Hydraulic feed restricted by debris Possible
- Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movement Less likely
How to diagnose P2757
- Read every stored code with an OBD-II scanner. If misfire or fuel trim codes are there too, fix those first: they often cause this one.
- Inspect the parts involved: tcc pressure solenoid, torque converter.
- Work through the causes above from most to least likely, cheapest checks first.
- Clear the code and drive a full drive cycle to confirm the repair held.
Vehicles that report P2757 most
| Vehicle | Years | Reports | Share | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 2009–2020 | 7 | — | |
| Toyota Highlander | 2017–2022 | 5 | — |
Counts of owner complaints to the NHTSA that mention P2757 (18 in total), not failure rates: popular models get more complaints simply because more of them are on the road. Models with fewer than 3 complaints are left out.
Reading the code
- P
- Powertrain
- 2
- Generic (SAE) code
- 757
- Specific fault
Questions drivers ask
Can I drive with code P2757?
If the car shifts normally, drive gently to a shop. If it's stuck in one gear, slips, shifts harshly or won't move out of Park, don't drive it: have it towed.
Often reported together
Codes that owners mention in the same NHTSA complaints as P2757. They can point to a shared cause, so it's worth checking them together.
- P0741Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance/Stuck Off6 complaints
- P2714Pressure Control Solenoid D Performance/Stuck Off5 complaints
This page is general information, not a substitute for a professional diagnosis. Repair costs are rough estimates for parts and labor and vary by vehicle and region.