P0741 means torque converter clutch performance / stuck off. The torque converter's lock-up clutch isn't engaging. You'll notice higher RPMs at highway speed and worse fuel economy
Drive gently and get it diagnosed within days.
The torque converter's lock-up clutch isn't engaging. You'll notice higher RPMs at highway speed and worse fuel economy — the converter never 'locks' for efficient cruising.
Most common on high-mileage cars.
Check first.
Electrical/hydraulic.
Pressure loss.
Solenoid circuit.
Typically $150–$2000
Solenoid/fluid service typically $150–$500; torque converter replacement typically $800–$2,000. Estimates vary by vehicle. Costs are estimates and vary by vehicle, location, and shop.
Safe to drive — it's an efficiency issue, not a breakdown risk. But the extra heat and slippage wear the transmission faster, so don't ignore it for months.
Typically $150–$2000. Solenoid/fluid service typically $150–$500; torque converter replacement typically $800–$2,000. Estimates vary by vehicle.
Drive gently and get it diagnosed within days.
The most common cause is worn torque converter clutch. Most common on high-mileage cars.