P2101 — Throttle actuator control motor circuit range / performance

Code P2101 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Throttle actuator control motor circuit range / performance.

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In our record, P2101 is reported most often on Chevrolet, Nissan and Honda vehicles , against powertrain and engine failure patterns , across 2009–2023 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P2101 across 15 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 P2101 15 patterns

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

powertrain — Unexpected stalling / loss of propulsion while driving

2022 Chevrolet Silverado

engine — Catastrophic engine seizure and loss of propulsion

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

engine — Excessive Oil Consumption

2021 Chevrolet Blazer

powertrain — Throttle Body Failure

2021 Jeep Wrangler

steering — Electrical/CAN Bus Faults (Multiple Warning Lights and Loss of Function)

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

powertrain — Sudden power loss / reduced engine power in motion

2017 Honda CR-V

brakes — Complete brake system failure or severe loss of brake response

2017 Nissan Titan

electrical — Dead pedal and limp-mode failures—multiple error codes

2015 Nissan Altima

engine — Delayed/No Throttle Response on Acceleration

2013 Ford Escape

powertrain — Engine Stalling / Loss of Power (Map Sensor, Wiring, Throttle Body)

2012 Nissan Versa

powertrain — CVT transmission failure with loss of power

2010 Chevrolet Traverse

powertrain — Engine Reduced Power / Stabilitrak / Traction Control Warnings

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

cruise control — Unintended deceleration / loss of power

2009 Honda Fit

powertrain — Throttle Actuator Control Motor Failure

2009 Saturn Aura

powertrain — Multiple Electrical and Control System Faults (Brake Lights, ESC, Traction Control)

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