P2787: Clutch A Temperature Too High

P2787 means the controller has calculated or measured a temperature for clutch A above its permitted limit. Two quite different uses are documented. Stellantis bulletin 21-040-26 lists P2787-00 as clutch 1 overtemperature for 2022-2025 European Jeep Renegade and Compass with the 1.5 litre mild hybrid and the 7HDT300 dual-clutch gearbox; the MIL is on, P27F3 for clutch 2 and actuator motor phase faults may appear too, and particles blocking an actuator pump are named as the cause. Mercedes-Benz bulletin LI33.30-N-080795 for the Sprinter 907 with on-demand all-wheel drive shows P27874B in the transfer case unit N15: a failed front differential lets the coupling slip and overheat, and all-wheel drive is switched off. Clutch B has its own code, P27F3.

Symptoms

• Overheating message, odd gears or all-wheel drive unavailable
• MIL or transmission warning lamp on
• Shudder or slipping when pulling away

Most likely causes

• Clutch slipping because its actuator or actuator pump does not deliver full force
• On all-wheel-drive couplings, damaged front differential forcing constant slip
• Repeated launches, creeping or towing with high clutch slip
• Worn friction lining reducing torque capacity

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

1. Check the fluid level and condition
2. Check the sensor's ground and make sure the signal wire is not receiving voltage from another circuit.
3. Read the input and output speed in live data
4. Check the connector and wiring
5. Check for other related engine codes
6. Consult the manufacturer's procedure for the transmission

Good to know

• It can trigger limp mode.

What each character of P2787 means

• P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
• 2: Generic code: same on every make
• 7: Transmission
• 87: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P2787?

Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.

What causes code P2787?

The most common causes are: clutch slipping because its actuator or actuator pump does not deliver full force; on all-wheel-drive couplings, damaged front differential forcing constant slip; repeated launches, creeping or towing with high clutch slip.

Related codes

• P27F3Clutch B Temperature Too High
• P2785Clutch Actuator Temperature Too High
• P2789Clutch A Adaptive Learning at Limit
• P270ATransmission Friction Element A Temperature Too High

Sources

• static.nhtsa.gov: MC 11032841 0001
• static.nhtsa.gov: MC 11035562 0001
• law.cornell.edu: 13 CCR 1968.2

Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.