P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor 'A' Malfunction
P0500 affects speedometer readings and can cause transmission shifting issues.
Severity: moderate · System: Powertrain · Safe to drive: usually, short-term. Address within a few weeks.
Symptoms
- Speedometer erratic
- No cruise control
- Rough shifts
Common causes
- Bad VSS
- Wiring damage
- ABS sensor issue
Fair repair prices
| VSS replacement | $120–$400 |
|---|---|
| Wiring repair | $80–$250 |
Ranges are US market averages (parts and labor). If your shop's quote is above the high end, ask for a line-item breakdown or run it through the invoice checker.
Other codes
- P0300 — Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0301 — Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0420 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0430 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
- P0171 — System Too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0174 — System Too Lean (Bank 2)
- P0442 — Evaporative Emission Control System Leak (Small)
- P0455 — Evaporative Emission Control System Leak (Large)