The Lemon IndexOil pressure is too low.
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
Low oil level or a leak. Then: worn oil pump or bearings; clogged oil pickup.
Owners named P0524 in 12 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford.
The details
What P0524 means
Oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine as soon as it's safe: low oil pressure can destroy an engine quickly.
Can I drive with P0524?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
67% of the owner complaints that name P0524 also say the car uses or leaks oil. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0524
- Low oil level or a leak
- Worn oil pump or bearings
- Clogged oil pickup
- Faulty sensor (rule it out with a gauge)
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Uses or leaks oil: 67% of complaints
- Stalls or shuts off: 42% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 25% of complaints
- Rattles or knocks: 25% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Related codes
P0523 P0521 P0520 P052E P051B P0513 P050D P050B
Quick answers
What does P0524 mean?
Engine Oil Pressure Too Low. Oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine as soon as it's safe: low oil pressure can destroy an engine quickly.
Can I drive with P0524?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
What causes P0524?
Low oil level or a leak; Worn oil pump or bearings; Clogged oil pickup; Faulty sensor (rule it out with a gauge).
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0524. 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.