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P0106 Powertrain · generic OBD-II

Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance

P0106 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 25 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 3, 2026.

  • 25owner reports
  • 14car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2012–2023model years

Which cars get code P0106?

Every model whose owners mentioned P0106 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does P0106 show up?

By brand

  • Ford10
  • Chevrolet6
  • GMC4
  • Volkswagen4
  • Alfa Romeo1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Engine18 (72%)
  2. Electrical System12 (48%)
  3. Exterior Lighting4 (16%)
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System3 (12%)
  5. Power Train3 (12%)
  6. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1 (4%)

Is there a recall for P0106?

The others concern the component owners file this code under (Engine) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing… NHTSA campaign 25V274000 · April 24, 2025 · Affected cars

2023 Chevrolet Silverado. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/Lubrication: Pump Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. NHTSA campaign 23V905000 · December 22, 2023 · Affected cars

2016 Ford Focus. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust. NHTSA campaign 18V828000 · November 26, 2018 · Affected cars

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in… NHTSA campaign 17V309000 · May 11, 2017 · Affected cars

2013 Volkswagen Passat. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored… NHTSA campaign 14E007000 · March 7, 2014 · Affected cars

2012 Volkswagen Jetta. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to… NHTSA campaign 13V583000 · November 25, 2013 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through… NHTSA campaign 12V551000 · December 3, 2012 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant. NHTSA campaign 12V431000 · September 4, 2012 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P0106?

10 of the 25 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

For the past 2 years car is having identical issues with Ford recall 14S17 in a 2013 Ford Escape. Getting error code P0106 and have had MAF sensor replaced twice. Ford customer service indicated that this Escape was not covered under 14S17 since it was manufactured in 2013 after the effected dates in the recall.
2013 Ford EscapeElectrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11417750 · May 19, 2021
CAT WAS SPUTTERING AND STALLING AFTER I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AND AIR FILTERS CHECKED. I GOT IT DIAGNOSED AND THE CODES GIVEN WERE P1101 P0299 P0171 P0106 I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT THE LIGHT WHEN I NOTICED SOME SQUEALING OR WHIRRING UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE IS LIKE ... MOVING
2014 Chevrolet CruzeUnknown Or Other, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11266552 · Oct 5, 2019
on 6/27/2024 when accelerating into traffic my vehicle stalled and almost caused an accident. Dash board display had two messages was code P0106 MAP sensor and hill start assist wasn't going to work. Possible safety recall 14S17 Saying not for my vehicle.
2016 Ford FocusPower Train, Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11597495 · Jun 28, 2024
At stop light vehicle began to sputter, run rough, and make noise. I was less than a mile from my home, no check engine light on. I turned the vehicle off, used a scanner to have codes P0106 and P0506 show. I had vehicle towed to Complete Car Care. Misfire on multiple cylinders, 3 push rods bent, one valve spring broken. The right Cylinder head assembly had to be removed and replaced with 8 new push rods, 8 new lifters, gaskets, seals, and valve spring. Total cost 3304.79, the vehicle only has 69,801 miles on it. In addition one of the rear tail lights has a known issue (found out on google), intermittently goes out, was never notified. I took the car to Jim Hudson GMC to be told it would…
2017 GMC YukonElectrical System, Exterior Lighting, EngineNHTSA complaint 11702118 · Nov 30, 2025
At stop light vehicle began to sputter, run rough, and make noise. I was less than a mile from my home, no check engine light on. I turned the vehicle off, used a scanner to have codes P0106 and P0506 show. I had vehicle towed to Complete Car Care. Misfire on multiple cylinders, 3 push rods bent, one valve spring broken. The right Cylinder head assembly had to be removed and replaced with 8 new push rods, 8 new lifters, gaskets, seals, and valve spring. Total cost 3304.79, the vehicle only has 69,801 miles on it. In addition one of the rear tail lights has a known issue (found out on google), intermittently goes out, was never notified. I took the car to Jim Hudson GMC to be told it would…
2017 GMC Yukon XLElectrical System, Exterior Lighting, EngineNHTSA complaint 11702118 · Nov 30, 2025
This has been an issue slowly getting worse over the last few months and escalated this week. June 20th, 2025 my car has literary died over (4) times during traffic and I had to try and stay calm while using a code reader to clear the codes to get the engine to start. Very scary, I have a 2017 Giulia Ti that just hit 100k miles. Even took it to the dealership and they couldn't explain it. Parasitic draw on my battery and they gave it a pass :( Codes: P2510-ECM/PCM POWER RELAY SENSE CKT RANGE/PERFORMANCE P0103-VAF CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT P0100- VAF CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION P0451-EVAP SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH 'A' RANGE/PERFORMANCE P0106-MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE/BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
2017 Alfa Romeo GiuliaElectrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11668326 · Jun 21, 2025
While driving, the vehicle suddenly displayed “Service ESC” and “Service Traction Control” warnings. Shortly after, the engine stalled and the vehicle became difficult to restart. Vehicle experienced rough running/misfires and loss of power. Diagnostic trouble codes retrieved included P0300, P0106, P3498, P00FF, and U1962. The issue appears intermittent but creates a serious safety concern due to unexpected stalling while driving. Concerned about possible electrical, engine management, or stability control system failure affecting safe operation of the vehicle. No prior warning before incident.
2023 Chevrolet SilveradoEngine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11740683 · May 28, 2026
P0017, P0018, P0019, P0068, P0089, P0106, P228C 2012 TRAVERSE ALL OF THESE CODE ARE ON THE SCANNER. THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW TO JUST ABOUT A STOP GOING DOWN THE ROAD. LOTS OF LIGHTS COME UP ON THE DASH, TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAC, THE CAR IS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WILL NOT TURN OVER. GM IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I HAVE CALLED, CONSIDERING THAT THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE ENGINES IN THE TRAVERSE MODELS. CAR ONLY HAS 83K MILES ON IT AND GETS OIL CHANGES JUST ABOUT EVERY 3000 MILES. FROM MICHIGAN
2012 Chevrolet TraverseEngineNHTSA complaint 11098674 · May 29, 2018
ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES, UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE LOSES ACCELERATION AND THE WRENCH ICON AND AWD ERRORS DISPLAY. THE THROTTLE BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE, BUT ALL OTHER SYSTEMS REMAIN FUNCTIONING. IF YOU LEAVE IT IN GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKES ENGAGED, IT WILL MOVE AT IDLE SPEED ON FLAT GROUND, BUT IS UNABLE TO NAVIGATE INCLINES. WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUDDERS. STOPPING AND RESTARTING NORMALLY RETURNS THE VEHICLE TO NORMAL OPERATION. HOWEVER, ON OCTOBER 25, IT FAILED TO START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THERE IS NO EXTERNAL INDICATION OF THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND IT CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE IT HAPPENS WITHOUT…
2012 Ford ExplorerPower TrainNHTSA complaint 10787972 · Nov 3, 2015
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON NY STATE THRUWAY, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, TOWING A TRAILER WITH ONE MOTORCYCLE, VEHICLE WAS IN TOW/HAUL MODE. IT WAS MODERATE RAIN. THE TRUCK SHUDDERED, LOST POWER MOMENTARILY, FLASHED SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES ON THE INFORMATION DISPLAY, AND RESUMED DRIVING BUT NOW THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 60MPH. UPON PULLING OFF THE ROAD INTO A SERVICE AREA, I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT. ERRORS WERE CLEARED. RESUMED TRAVEL ON THE INTERSTATE. WENT ABOUT 2-3 MILES AND IT DID IT AGAIN. LIMPED 30 MILES TO NEXT SERVICE AREA. SHUT IT OFF. RESTARTED. MY AFTERMARKET GAUGE CLUSTER AND CODE READER WAS SHOWING ERRORS P012B, P012D, P0106. DROVE THE REMAINING 200 MILES AT…
2012 Ford F-150Power TrainNHTSA complaint 10513655 · May 27, 2013

P0106: questions drivers ask

What does code P0106 mean?

P0106 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 14 car models.

Which cars get code P0106 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P0106 is mentioned most for the Ford Escape (6), Chevrolet Cruze (4), Ford Focus (2), across 14 models and model years 2012 to 2023. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P0106?

No NHTSA recall text names P0106 directly. 8 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Engine); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows P0106?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P0106. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 3, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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