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P0868 Powertrain · generic OBD-II

Transmission Fluid Pressure Low

P0868 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.

  • 10owner reports
  • 5car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2015–2020model years

Which cars get code P0868?

Every model whose owners mentioned P0868 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does P0868 show up?

By brand

  • Dodge5
  • Chrysler3
  • Chevrolet1
  • Ram1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Power Train10 (100%)

Is there a recall for P0868?

The others concern the component owners file this code under (Power Train) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission… NHTSA campaign 18V100000 · February 8, 2018 · Affected cars

2017 Ram 2500. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Column Shift Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter… NHTSA campaign 17V821000 · December 20, 2017 · Affected cars

2017 Ram 2500. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15… NHTSA campaign 16V461000 · June 24, 2016 · Affected cars

2015 Chrysler Town and Country, 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P0868?

9 of the 10 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

…The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, and DTC: P0868 (Transmission Fluid Pressure Low) was retrieved. The vehicle was taken back to the original mechanic, and the mechanic was informed about the fault code. The contact was then informed that the transmission oil cooler hose assembly needed to be replaced, and the contact had the part replaced. While the contact's husband was driving home after the repair, the vehicle stalled upon approaching a stop sign. The driver continued driving, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local mechanic, and DTC: P0868 was retrieved. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number…
2015 Chrysler Town and CountryPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11717217 · Feb 11, 2026
2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, PURCHASED IN 2017. DRIVING ON FREEWAY NEAR OHARE AIRPORT, VEHICLE DIDN'T WANT TO SHIFT. WOULD REV AS HIGH AS 5K RPM JUST TO REACH 45MPH. VEHICLE DOESN'T WANT TO GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR SOME OF THESE VANS. THERE NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL. MY VEHICLE HAS 121,000 MILES ON IT. I BELIEVE THE PUMP HAS FAILED, THE CODE IS P0868
2016 Dodge Grand CaravanPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11339425 · Jul 14, 2020
P0868 low pressure. current Recall needs expanded years. 2014 manufactured date is effected as well. Many things already replaced leading back to faulty pump. Viscous coupler also malfunctions in these at low milage. Flex plate fractures.
2015 Dodge JourneyPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11680414 · Aug 13, 2025
The dual clutch transmission on my 2020 C8 Corvette has a diagnostic code of p1955. This was determined after the service light on the vehicle illuminated and it was taken to service at the dealership. Other codes that stored included p0868 and p0869 which indicate low hydraulic pressure and high hydraulic pressure respectively. The p1955 code is an internal fault that requires complete replacement of the transmission according to GM service bulletins. This bulletin also advises that no repair attempts are to be made except for complete replacement. The vehicle has not shown any symptoms currently. Gears shift normally, there are no vibrations, etc. However, the dealership advised the…
2020 Chevrolet CorvettePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11737257 · May 12, 2026
I HAVE HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH CODE P0868 FOR LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE 3 TIMES WHILE PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER AND ONCE JUST DRIVING WITHOUT PULLING ANYTHING IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. DEALER HAS TOLD ME THEY DONT KNOW WHY THE LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF.
2017 Ram 2500Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11300469 · Jan 20, 2020
My van only has 59,400 miles on it. We were on vacation stopped at a stoplight, when the light turned green, I stepped on the gas pedal, the engine would rev up and there was a high pitched sound, and then the van would jerk forward. The van exhibited difficulty with shifting. No warning lights came on before this incident, only after the van started to exhibit difficulty shifting. Codes noted: P0734-Gear Ratio Error in 4th P0868-Line Pressure Low P0745-Gear Ratio Error in 5th P083B-LC Pressure switch rationality P1790- Fault Immediately After Shift P0944-Loss of hydraulic Pump Prime I had to have my van towed to a Chrysler dealership they noted that the transmission fluid pump line pressure…
2016 Chrysler Town and CountryPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11427213 · Jul 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the vehicle downshifted with an abnormal clunking sound. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal the RPM was fluctuating with an abnormal sound before the vehicle started to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and codes P083B, P0868, P084B, and P0944 were retrieved. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the failure was reoccurring. The vehicle…
2016 Dodge Grand CaravanPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11502443 · Jan 18, 2023
The problem component is the transmission fluid pump. The issue first started while driving. the transmission started making a grinding noise. the fault code for this was P0868. Our vehicle was towed to a dodge dealership for inspection and repairs. Estimated cost is $1576.84. I have researched this issue and feel this should be considered a recall. Owners should be covered for these repairs.
2015 Dodge JourneyPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11443161 · Dec 8, 2021
THE TRANSMISSION IS GIVING A LOW PRESSURE CODE P0868 IN LINE WITH OTHER RECALLS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I AM HAVING TO TAKE THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE PROBLEMS WHERE NOTICE IN NOVEMBER OF 2018 WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.
2015 Chrysler Town and CountryPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11156349 · Dec 5, 2018

P0868: questions drivers ask

What does code P0868 mean?

P0868 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Transmission Fluid Pressure Low". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 5 car models.

Which cars get code P0868 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P0868 is mentioned most for the Chrysler Town and Country (3), Dodge Grand Caravan (3), Dodge Journey (2), across 5 models and model years 2015 to 2020. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P0868?

No NHTSA recall text names P0868 directly. 3 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Power Train); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows P0868?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P0868. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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