The Lemon IndexThe computer is limiting engine speed because of a throttle fault.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Failing throttle body. Then: sensor fault.
Owners named P2110 in 23 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Kia Sorento.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P2110, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2007 Dodge Caliber · 2013 Kia Sorento · 2007 Ford Fusion · 2012 Hyundai Sonata · 2011 Hyundai Sonata
The details
What P2110 means
The computer is limiting engine speed because of a throttle fault.
Can I drive with P2110?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
30% of the owner complaints that name P2110 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 P2110
- Failing throttle body
- Sensor fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 30% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 26% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 26% of complaints
- Rattles or knocks: 9% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P2110 most
2007 Dodge Caliber (2), 2013 Kia Sorento (2), 2007 Ford Fusion (2), 2012 Hyundai Sonata (2), 2011 Hyundai Sonata (2).
Related codes
P2111 P2112 P2118 P2119 P2107 P2106 P2104 P2101
Quick answers
What does P2110 mean?
Throttle Actuator Control System - Forced Limited RPM. The computer is limiting engine speed because of a throttle fault.
Can I drive with P2110?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P2110?
Failing throttle body; Sensor fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P2110. 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.