P0340 — OBD-II trouble code

A generic powertrain OBD-II trouble code. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0340 across 28 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 P0340 28 patterns

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

engine — Multiple Engine Control Codes After Turbo/Wastegate Repair

2019 RAM 1500

engine — Catastrophic engine failure—rod knock and bearing seizure

2018 Chrysler 300

powertrain — Transmission shift problems and jerking

2018 Ford Ecosport

powertrain — Oil pump belt/tensioner failure leading to engine seizure

2017 Dodge Journey

steering — Steering wheel lock/seizure at highway speeds

2016 Ford Focus

electrical — Engine stall / loss of power while driving

2016 Jeep Patriot

engine — Engine stall and loss of power (crankshaft/camshaft sensor-related)

2016 Jeep Compass

electrical — Engine stalling without warning while driving

2016 Nissan Altima

electrical — Camshaft position sensor premature failure

2015 Ford Fusion

powertrain — Transmission Failure / Loss of Power

2015 Jeep Wrangler

steering — Traction Control Malfunction

2015 Jeep Patriot

powertrain — Engine stall / sudden loss of power while driving

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

engine — Camshaft adjuster failure

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

powertrain — Timing chain and camshaft sensor failure

2012 Jeep Liberty

electrical — Vehicle stalling and loss of all electrical systems while driving

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

engine — Camshaft adjuster failure with timing chain/tensioner wear

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

electrical — Camshaft position sensor fault (secondary to TIPM)

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

engine — Engine stalling—intermittent, cause unclear

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

electrical — Engine power reduction / limp mode / stalling

2010 Chevrolet Impala

cruise control — Sudden Power Loss and Engine Shutdown

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

powertrain — TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) failure

2007 Nissan Murano

steering — Intermittent Engine Stalling / Loss of Power While Driving

2005 Chrysler Pacifica

powertrain — Engine Stalling Under Load/Acceleration

2005 Dodge Neon

engine — Unintended acceleration

2005 Jeep Wrangler

engine — Oil Pump Drive Assembly (OPDA) and Camshaft Wear/Failure

2005 Mercury Monterey

powertrain — Torque Converter Failure – Loss of Power/Drive Disengagement

2005 Nissan Altima

engine — Crankshaft Position Sensor Overheating and Failure

2005 Nissan Armada

engine — Engine stalling/shutdown while driving

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 →