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P0366 Powertrain · generic OBD-II
Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Range/Performance
P0366 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 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.
Owners also write it as P036662 (the last two characters are the sub-code).
- 6owner reports
- 6car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2012–2016model years
Which cars get code P0366?
Every model whose owners mentioned P0366 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.
Chevrolet Equinox
1 reportGMC Terrain
1 reportMercedes-Benz C-Class
1 reportMini Cooper Hardtop
1 reportMini Paceman
1 reportWhere does P0366 show up?
By brand
- Ram2
- Mercedes-Benz1
- Chevrolet1
- GMC1
- Mini1
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P0366?
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 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…
2016 Ram 1500, 2015 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…
2016 Ram 1500, 2015 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…
2016 Ram 1500, 2015 Ram 1500. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
What happened when owners saw P0366?
6 of the 6 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.
Crankshift position sensor code PO366 was orginally fixed a couple years ago with a computer update. Now having the same issues hard to start and engine not firing correctly to safely merge with traffic. Been ran off road because it takes so long to get up to highway speeds. An independent service center has found the same issue. Not able to get into the dealer until after the new year. I was driving down the road and it just went sluggish then the warning light went on after I was on the side of the road.
ON JAN 13 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR BEFORE THIS AND I WENT TO SCHOOL WHEN STARTING THE CAR AT 5PM WITH NO PROBLEMS. I WAS DRIVING HOME AND IT SMELLED REALLY BAD SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND OIL WAS LEAKING OUT EVERYWHERE. I HAD AUTO ZONE PULL THE CODES AND WHEN I TRIED TO START IT IT WOULDN'T START. THE CODES P0014, P2280, P0089, P0366, P0017, P0011 ALL CAME ON. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD TO FIX THE CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL, PLUGGED PCV THAT CAUSE EXCESS PRESSURE, RXR INTAKE, CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED BUT SAID THE FUEL PUMP DIDN'T GO BAD FROM ALL THESE ISSUES AND TOLD ME I NEED TO REPLACE IT…
MY CAR OIL CONSUMPTION IS EXCESSIVE. I HAVE REPETITIVE CODES: P0089, P0300, P0366, P228D, P0014 AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. CAR IS JERKING BACK AND FORTH WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT. TAPPING NOISE MADE ALSO. EVERY 1000-1500 MY CAR IS ALWAYS NEEDING OIL (AT LEAST 2 QUARTS) AND I ALSO HAVE TO PUT MORE THAN THE USUAL AMOUNT OF GAS IN IT THEN WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED.
…Short Test Documentation with fault code information (P001477, P001600, P001762, P001662, P001177, P001700, P001192, P001492, P034062, P036662) must be attached to all returned camshaft adjusters Please check the VIN in Netstar/VMI before scheduling the appointment for the repair. Applicable vehicles will be visible in Netstar/VMI on October 30, 2020
Drivetrain error occurred. I pulled codes and found P0015. I added oil, cleared code. The next day the drivetrain error popped back up. Pulled codes and found P0366. I took the vehicle to mechanic for diagnostics and to find the issue. They found faults: 130F11 and 120408. When replacing engine oil and filter, they found metal shavings in the oil; bearing material. They are recommending replacing the engine. Doing research, it appears this has been a common occurrence with these vehicles/engines. Is there a current recall on some of these engines, or a possibility for a discounted replacement due to the issues being widespread? The car has less than 74,000 miles, and the mechanic said it…
I was driving 50 mph down the road, when I started to accelerate (pass) around another vehicle when it just died. Got the check engine light along with oil pressure low warning. Coasted to a stop a ways down the road trying to get off on the side of the road. My 2016 Ram 1500 would not start after that. I put my Bosch code reader on the truck and it flashed P0366 which called out for the Crank Shaft sensor. Had truck towed to local dealer. This looks like it falls under the same recall as W58. In the process of getting the dealership to take responsibility of the situation and file a claim with their corporate office, because my particular VIN doesn't match their records of having this…
P0366: questions drivers ask
What does code P0366 mean?
P0366 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' 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 6 car models.
Which cars get code P0366 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P0366 is mentioned most for the Ram 1500 (2), Chevrolet Equinox (1), GMC Terrain (1), across 6 models and model years 2012 to 2016. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P0366?
No NHTSA recall text names P0366 directly. 3 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 P0366?
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 P0366 (including sub-code forms such as P036662). The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.
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