U0416 — Invalid data received from the vehicle dynamics control module

Code U0416 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Invalid data received from the vehicle dynamics control module.

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In our record, U0416 is reported most often on Honda, Lincoln and Jeep vehicles , against electrical and steering failure patterns , across 2007–2021 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite U0416 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 U0416 5 patterns

2021 Honda Civic

steering — Sticky EPS Gearbox / Steering Rack

2018 Honda HR-V

electrical — Unintended Acceleration / Loss of Brake Control

2013 Lincoln MKS

steering — Complete Power Steering Loss

2009 Jeep Patriot

electrical — Engine stalling and loss of power (intermittent, undiagnosed)

2007 Dodge Caliber

electrical — TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) corrosion and failure

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 →