The Lemon IndexReverse isn't matching the expected speed, which usually means slipping in reverse.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Low or burnt fluid. Then: worn reverse clutch; valve body fault.
Owners named P0736 in 7 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ram ProMaster.
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Complaints that name P0736, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
The details
What P0736 means
Reverse isn't matching the expected speed, which usually means slipping in reverse.
Can I drive with P0736?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Common causes of P0736
- Low or burnt fluid
- Worn reverse clutch
- Valve body fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
Related codes
P0735 P0734 P0733 P0732 P0731 P0730 P0740 P0741
Quick answers
What does P0736 mean?
Reverse Incorrect Ratio. Reverse isn't matching the expected speed, which usually means slipping in reverse.
Can I drive with P0736?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0736?
Low or burnt fluid; Worn reverse clutch; Valve body fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0736. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.