P0072: owner reports and bulletins

Powertrain (generic, all makes). We haven't written the explanation for this code yet. Below is what owners and manufacturers have filed with NHTSA.

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What owners report to NHTSA

1 complaints filed with NHTSA mention P0072, 1 of them since 2015, across 1 different models. The component owners most often filed it under: power train.

Manufacturer service bulletins that name P0072

13 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA mention P0072, from 6 makes. A bulletin means the manufacturer has documented a known cause or a fix procedure for that model. Examples:

  • FORD BRONCO (2021, 2022, 2023), bulletin 10237589: Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an inaccurate AAT reading with DTC P0072 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-01 > pinpoint test (PPT) BC has been updated to ad…
  • CHRYSLER VOYAGER (2022), bulletin 10221359: Ambient Temp Sensor PSU- Pentastar Upgrade Engine - Ambient Temp Sensors After experiencing any P0070-11, P0070-15, P0071, P0072, or P0073 codes, follow the diagnostic procedure. If the procedure directs you to replace t…
  • ALFA ROMEO STELVIO (2022), bulletin 10236927: Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates **Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs…
  • ALFA ROMEO GIULIA (2022), bulletin 10236918: Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) …
  • JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2021), bulletin 10222978: Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investig…
  • DODGE DURANGO (2020), bulletin 10222979: Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investig…

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database and manufacturer communications file, snapshots September 2026. A complaint or bulletin that mentions a code is a report about that vehicle, not a statement that the code has one cause.