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Vehicle Speed Sensor

Critical For Operation

Transmission

Measures the vehicle’s speed and sends data to the speedometer and engine control module.

The vehicle speed sensor measures the speed of the vehicle and sends this information to the speedometer and engine control module, allowing the transmission to adjust shifting points and the engine to control fuel delivery and emissions.

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Typical part cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$200🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Vehicle Speed Sensor is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Speedometer not working
Transmission shifting problems
Check engine light

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Vehicle Speed Sensor(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Vehicle Speed Sensor(s)

No standard interval on file

Test Vehicle Speed Sensor(s)

No standard interval on file