P0461 — 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 P0461 across 6 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 P0461 6 patterns

2019 Honda Civic

electrical — Sudden loss of power and engine shutdown while driving

2007 Chrysler Pacifica

electrical — Fuel pump and fuel level sensor issues

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

fuel system — Fuel Level Sensor (Sending Unit) Malfunction

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

suspension — Suspension wear and sway bar/stabilizer issues

2005 Chrysler Pacifica

powertrain — Engine Stalling Under Load/Acceleration

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

fuel system — Fuel Level Sending Unit/Sensor Malfunction

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 →