Code p0720, automatic vehicle speed sensor?

2008 NISSAN ROGUE

167,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

TONY RAHAT

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Good afternoon, Support,

I have the vehicle listed above. I am getting code p0720 automatic vehicle speed sensor code. I tried shifting into drive or reverse and it will not go into gear. I also noticed that if I shift into drive and step on the gas the engine RPMs hovers no more than 1,500 RPMs. Would you advise that this may be some sort of sensor? I appreciate any help or advice.

Best regards

Aug 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

The code is specific to the secondary speed sensor (output speed sensor). I know a faulty sensor would cause drivability issues and speedometer issues, but it should still go into gear (drive/reverse). Is this the only code that is stored?

As far as the P0720, I attached the description and diagnostics below. Take a look through them and let me know if this is something you are comfortable performing.

Let me know.

joe

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Aug 27, 2024 at 7:27 PM

HOLLISTECH

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Please pardon the late reply but I am not sure I know how to do the diagnostic. Also is the secondary speed sensor inside the transmission or outside?

Thank you

Jan 25, 2026 at 5:41 PM

STRAILER

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Here is the location of the primary output shaft speed sensor. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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Jan 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM