AI DamageU0404 code: Invalid Data Received From Gear Shift Control Module A
Code U0404 is named in 16 US owner complaints. Models: 5, model years 2005–2020.
There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.
What the code means
Invalid Data Received From Gear Shift Control Module A. Generic meaning per SAE J2012 (the same for all makes).
How to read U0404: the letter U means network communication between modules; the second digit 0 marks a generic SAE code shared by all makes; the last three characters 404 identify the specific fault.
Codes for engine, transmission, transfer case and hybrid system modules. When valuing an auction car the key question is whether the fault is crash related (cut wiring, damaged radiator) or a known defect of the model.
Key figures
- Complaints with this code
- 16
- Models
- 5
- Model years
- 2005–2020
Which models and years
Models whose owners name this code (5). Years link to the model year problems page.
Components named together with the code
Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).
Complaints by model year
What to do if an auction car has this code
- Separate crash damage (wiring, radiator, mounts) from known model defects: see the model year problems page.
What owners report
Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.
Upon the ridgeline being towed to the local Honda dealer. They scanned for codes, U0103, U0155, U0404, U12AA. Checked Diag Tree and confirmed system test and found SBW control module and gauge control module didn't communication. They ended up finding a fuse had blown.
Battery has been replaced as well as push start button switch per service bulletin 20-117. Software update for TCM/PGM has also been performed as per set DTC P2638 (torque management feedback signal A range/performance) U1211 lost communication with shifter, U0404 invalid data received from shifter.
I had the obdii read by o'reilly auto parts for the failure codes. The codes downloaded were U0404 & P0700. I went to my mechanic and he stated, 'drive it for a while and it should go away', he was right - the failure code (dash light) went away. Now, feb. 7, 2020 my engine service light went on.
Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.