PowertrainP0218
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Transmission Over Temperature Condition
Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
The transmission fluid is hotter than its safe range, which can quickly damage the transmission.
2Common causes
- Low or burnt transmission fluid
- Blocked transmission cooler or cooler lines
- Heavy load or towing in too high a gear
- Failing torque converter
- Cooling system fault
3Can I drive?
Stop in a safe place and let the transmission cool. Do not keep driving hard. Have the fluid level and transmission cooling checked before further driving: continued overheating can destroy the transmission.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 34
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0218 | High Oil Temperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Over Temp. Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0218 | High oil temperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0218 | Automatic transmission overheat Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0218 | High Temperature Operation Activated Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0218 | Transmission Fault Overtemperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Daihatsu | P0218 | CVT fluid high temperature fault Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0218 | A/T fault Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0218 | Getriebeöltemperatursensor 'A' Überhitzungszustand Brand | Powertrain |
| Fiat | P0218 | High temperature operation activated Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0218 | High Oil Temperature Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0218 | High oil temperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Overtemperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0218 | Transmission fluid temperature sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Perodua | P0218 | CVT fluid high temperature fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0218 | Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0218 | ATF Cooler Assembly Failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0218 | Transmission Over Temperature Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0218 | Engine Overtemp Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0218 | Transmission oil temperature level 1 overtemperature Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0218 | Maximum gearbox oil temperature exceeded Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 5
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0218 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P021800 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P021800 | No description available | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P021800 | Transmission oil temperature signal (from CAN) is invalid Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P02184B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P02184B | No description available | Powertrain |
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