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P0365 Powertrain · generic OBD-II

Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit

P0365 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 21 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 3, 2026.

  • 21owner reports
  • 15car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2013–2021model years

Which cars get code P0365?

Every model whose owners mentioned P0365 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 P0365 show up?

By brand

  • Ford11
  • Jeep3
  • Chevrolet2
  • Dodge2
  • Audi1
  • Chrysler1
  • Ram1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Engine14 (66.7%)
  2. Power Train6 (28.6%)
  3. Electrical System4 (19%)
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling3 (14.3%)
  5. Vehicle Speed Control3 (14.3%)
  6. Fuel/Propulsion System3 (14.3%)

Is there a recall for P0365?

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: 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

2018 Ford Ecosport, 2020 Ford Ecosport, 2016 Ford Focus. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing… NHTSA campaign 23V411000 · June 8, 2023 · Affected cars

2018 Ram 1500. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing… NHTSA campaign 20V475000 · August 13, 2020 · Affected cars

2018 Ram 1500. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake… NHTSA campaign 19V757000 · October 24, 2019 · Affected cars

2018 Ram 1500. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block… NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · April 8, 2019 · Affected cars

2019 Ford F-150. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing… NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · December 18, 2018 · Affected cars

2019 Ford F-150. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder… NHTSA campaign 17V209000 · March 27, 2017 · Affected cars

2014 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall. NHTSA campaign 16V907000 · December 16, 2016 · Affected cars

2016 Dodge Journey. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P0365?

10 of the 21 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.

Low oil pressure light came on and engine making loud noise. Had towed to Way Brothers Ford in Hawkinsville GA 183 BROAD STREET HAWKINSVILLE GA 31036 PHONE 478-892-9141. Original diagnostic check on day vehicle failed [XXX]: "diag found code p0365 p0369 found oil pump belt broken necessary to remove and replace engine..." On repair invoice when engine was replaced [XXX]: "engine oil pump belt loose causing the engine to lose oil pressure; engine has internal damage; low on compression". I HAVE PAID A TOTAL OF $3,775 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER STATES THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM THEIR CORPORATE OFFICE REGARDING REIMBURSING THIS COST SO THEY ARE REFUSING TO REIMBURSE THE COST…
2020 Ford EcosportEngineNHTSA complaint 11592638 · Jun 5, 2024
When I come to a stop, either at a red light or stop sign, and I have my foot on the brake, and come to a complete stop. The engine would idle rough and then would either die on me, or if I have time, I would put the driver selector switch into neutral and give it some gas before the engine quits. I have a OBD2 reader for my IPad, and when this happens, usually the codes P0365, or P0369 occur. I have had my truck into the shop numerous times to get fixed, and they have replaced the Cam Sensor for those P0365, and P0369 codes, but the problem still exists.
2015 Ford F-150EngineNHTSA complaint 11466062 · May 25, 2022
My engine check light came on and it said Engine Fault Service Now, with a wrench signal exposed. Then I could hardly stop the vehicle , it became very difficult to apply the brakes, using all of my body weight applied to stop the vehicle. I immediately brought it to O’Reily’s auto place and had a diagnostic test run on the vehicle. Multiple default code come up. P1016, p0365, p0299,p164D p0369,p0443,p0456,p1450. Brought it to the Ford dealership, upon inspection the diagnosis Evap system related disc on this line , tested evap system, found canister purge valve to be broken , tech notes that this is a non Oem part. Advised to replace purge valve and hose assembly. Also discovered that…
2018 Ford EscapeService Brakes, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11633558 · Jan 1, 2025
I PURCHASED MY JEEP COMPASS JANUARY OF 2020. SUMMER OF 2020 MY CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WENT OUT COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN MY CAR, THEN JANUARY OF 2021 MY CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY CARS CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT SWITCHED ON AT THE SAME TIME AND SLOWED THE SPEED OF MY CAR. I'VE REPLACED MY CAMSHAFT 3 TIMES ALREADY THIS MONTH AND I'M STILL GETTING THE SAME CODE OF P0365
2015 Jeep CompassPower Train, Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11388830 · Jan 19, 2021
The vehicle has a recurring electrical failure involving the camshaft position sensor circuit (DTC P0365). The sensor itself is functional, but the wiring harness leading to the sensor develops internal copper fatigue due to a design flaw in the factory routing. The harness is bent tightly behind the passenger-side cylinder head, causing vibration-induced internal wire breakage that is invisible externally. This failure is well known to Audi dealers and has been reproduced and confirmed by multiple service centers. The problem is not caused by the sensor, plug, or engine components. It is caused by the wiring harness design, which repeatedly fails in the same 6–10 inch section. The defect…
2017 Audi Q7Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11762386 · Sep 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle shifted into Limp Mode. The contact stated that she pulled over and when the gear was shifted to park (P), the brake vacuum pump failed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to her residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic went to her residence and diagnosed the vehicle. The independent mechanic retrieved DTC: P0365 for the camshaft position sensor. Additionally, the contact was informed that shattered pieces of the brake vacuum pump dispersed into the camshaft. The contact stated that pieces were also found in the oil lines. The contact stated…
2018 Chevrolet MalibuService Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine CoolingNHTSA complaint 11485891 · Sep 22, 2022
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FEB 2026 FOR TURBO/WASTEGATE REPAIR (P0299). MARCH 22, 2026, VEHICLE STALLED AND SCREEN SAID TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND PUSH TO START AGAIN. CAR WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START (SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS NO COMPRESSION). HAD VEHICHLE TOWED TWO MILES TO RESIDENCE AND CONNECTED TO OBDII SCANNER, WHICH SHOWED 6 NEW CODES (P0006, P228C, P0089, P0340, P0365, P0299).
2021 Chevrolet TrailblazerEngineNHTSA complaint 11727149 · Mar 26, 2026
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, VEHICLE HAS NO POWER, CAN'T ACCELERATE. SHOWS CODES P0340 P0365 U1428. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS VEHICLE! I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE. HOLDING IT TO THE FLOOR KEPT THE SPEED STEADY UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
2018 Chrysler 300Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11245668 · Aug 22, 2019
TAKATA RECALL ENGINE STALLING GIVING CODE P0369 AND P0365 CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR BANK 1. VERY DANGEROUS AS CAR WILL STALL WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT NOTICE AND COULD LEAD TO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. TOOK IT TO SHOP TWICE SAME ISSUE..
2013 Dodge ChallengerElectronic Stability Control (ESC), EngineNHTSA complaint 11210014 · May 26, 2019
While driving the car, car stalled and began displaying the lightning bolt icon on the cluster. The power steering stopped working and the brake was very stiff and hard to depress. I pulled off the road and waited a few minutes and started the car again. The idle was very rough, icon was still displayed on the cluster, and car began jerking and stalled again. I had the vehicle towed to the house and began looking into the issue. Error codes read on the car was P0365: Camshaft Position Sensor “B” Circuit, and the red lightning bolt indicating an issue with the electronic throttle body. The battery was taken out and tested bad so it was replaced. The throttle body was cleaned and tested good…
2016 Dodge JourneyPower Train, Unknown Or Other, EngineNHTSA complaint 11623102 · Nov 1, 2024

P0365: questions drivers ask

What does code P0365 mean?

P0365 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit". 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 15 car models.

Which cars get code P0365 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P0365 is mentioned most for the Ford Ecosport (3), Ford F-150 (3), Ford Escape (2), across 15 models and model years 2013 to 2021. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P0365?

No NHTSA recall text names P0365 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 P0365?

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 P0365. 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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