P0131 — Oxygen sensor circuit low voltage (bank 1, sensor 1)

Code P0131 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Oxygen sensor circuit low voltage (bank 1, sensor 1).

In our record, P0131 is reported most often on Chevrolet, Volkswagen and Ford vehicles , against engine and electrical failure patterns , across 2005–2014 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0131 across 5 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0131 5 patterns

2014 Chevrolet Malibu

engine — Rough Idle / Engine Misfire / Stuttering

2014 Volkswagen Jetta

electrical — Engine stalling while driving

2013 Ford Focus

powertrain — Transmission control module (TCM) and fuel system faults with check engine light

2006 Chevrolet Corvette

engine — O2 sensor failures and fuel mixture issues

2005 Nissan Altima

electrical — Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Sensor Overheating and Signal Loss

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →