P0524 — 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 P0524 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 P0524 5 patterns

2018 Nissan Titan

engine — Crankshaft failure

2017 Lincoln MKZ

engine — Oil consumption and rough idle

2015 Ford F-150

engine — Engine Failure and Internal Damage

2009 INFINITI G37

engine — Oil gallery gasket failure

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

engine — Engine stalling—random, without warning

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 →