The Lemon IndexThe bank 2 exhaust cam timing changes slower than commanded.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Dirty or low oil. Then: sticking VVT solenoid; worn cam phaser.
Owners named P000D in 5 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Subaru Impreza.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P000D, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
The details
What P000D means
The bank 2 exhaust cam timing changes slower than commanded.
Can I drive with P000D?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
40% of the owner complaints that name P000D also say the car loses power or goes into limp mode. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P000D
- Dirty or low oil
- Sticking VVT solenoid
- Worn cam phaser
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 40% of complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up: 40% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P000D most
Related codes
P000B P000A P0009 P0008 P0010 P0011 P0012 P0013
Quick answers
What does P000D mean?
Exhaust Camshaft Position Slow Response (Bank 2). The bank 2 exhaust cam timing changes slower than commanded.
Can I drive with P000D?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
What causes P000D?
Dirty or low oil; Sticking VVT solenoid; Worn cam phaser.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P000D. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.