P0505 — 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 P0505 across 7 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 P0505 7 patterns

2020 Ford Explorer

steering — Power Steering System Failure

2019 RAM 1500

engine — Valve lifter and cam wear with metal shedding

2018 Toyota Camry

engine — Stalling and Loss of Power While Driving

2010 Ford F-150

engine — Unannounced engine stall without codes

2007 Chrysler Sebring

cruise control — Unintended surging and erratic idle control

2006 Chevrolet Malibu

cruise control — Engine Power Reduction & Throttle Control Failures

2005 Ford Five Hundred

powertrain — Engine Failsafe Mode and Throttle Body 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 →