The Lemon IndexThe crankshaft position signal drops out now and then, which can cause sudden stalling.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Failing crank sensor. Then: loose connector; chafed wiring.
Owners named P0339 in 15 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Escape.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0339, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2015 Dodge Journey · 2018 Ford Escape
The details
What P0339 means
The crankshaft position signal drops out now and then, which can cause sudden stalling.
Can I drive with P0339?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
67% of the owner complaints that name P0339 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0339
- Failing crank sensor
- Loose connector
- Chafed wiring
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 67% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 33% of complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 27% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 20% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0339 most
2015 Dodge Journey (2), 2018 Ford Escape (2).
Related codes
P0336 P0335 P0340 P0341 P0344 P0345 P0326 P0325
Quick answers
What does P0339 mean?
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent. The crankshaft position signal drops out now and then, which can cause sudden stalling.
Can I drive with P0339?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0339?
Failing crank sensor; Loose connector; Chafed wiring.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0339. 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.