P1217: owner reports and bulletins

Powertrain (manufacturer-specific). 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

5 complaints filed with NHTSA mention P1217, 4 of them since 2015, across 4 different models. The component owners most often filed it under: engine.

Manufacturer service bulletins that name P1217

16 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA mention P1217, from 4 makes. A bulletin means the manufacturer has documented a known cause or a fix procedure for that model. Examples:

  • MASERATI GRECALE (2022, 2023, 2024), bulletin 11000469: This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible DTCs P1217 and P2D1100 stored in the ECM for abnormal exhaust noise.
  • MASERATI MC20 (2022), bulletin 10239772: Rapid Update 639 - for the Engine Control Module software to enhace the detection strategy of the exhaust valve's angular position and prevents the improper triggering of DTCs P1217/P121B.
  • DODGE CHALLENGER (2015), bulletin 10076308: OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may exper…
  • CHRYSLER 300 (2015), bulletin 10076306: This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms and/or a…
  • DODGE CHARGER (2015), bulletin 10084055: "FLASH: DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING OF THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE LATEST AVAILABLE SOFTWARE. CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS AN…
  • NISSAN SENTRA (2013, 2014), bulletin 10192548: IF YOU CONFIRM: - The engine has an over temp condition. - The radiator fan does not operate. - The 40A fusible link for the fan shroud and motor assembly (cooling fan or radiator fan) is open or has no continuity. NOTE:…

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.