P0605 — 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 P0605 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 P0605 6 patterns

2024 Ford Expedition

electrical — Soy-based wiring harness rodent damage

2018 Jeep Compass

brakes — Parking brake self-activation and stalling

2014 Kia Optima

powertrain — Engine Seizure / Bearing Failure

2013 Hyundai Tucson

powertrain — Engine hesitation / acceleration lag / rev without speed increase

2011 Hyundai Sonata

powertrain — Loss of Power / Throttle Control at Highway Speed

2007 Chevrolet HHR

engine — Stalling under load or deceleration

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 →