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P061B Powertrain · generic range, no listed definition

P061B fault code: what 7 owners reported

P061B sits in the generic powertrain range (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), but its SAE definition is not in CarHooq's list, so this page shows only what owners reported. What it meant in practice is below, from 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.

Owners also write it as P061B00 (the last two characters are the sub-code).

  • 7owner reports
  • 6car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2014–2020model years

Which cars get code P061B?

Every model whose owners mentioned P061B 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 P061B show up?

By brand

  • Ford2
  • Jeep2
  • Mercedes-Benz1
  • Porsche1
  • Chrysler1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Power Train6 (85.7%)
  2. Electrical System3 (42.9%)
  3. Engine3 (42.9%)
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System1 (14.3%)
  5. Service Brakes1 (14.3%)
  6. Air Bags1 (14.3%)

Is there a recall for P061B?

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

Power Train: Manual Transmission Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. NHTSA campaign 26V376000 · June 9, 2026 · Affected cars

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

Power Train Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. NHTSA campaign 26V290000 · May 7, 2026 · Affected cars

2019 Jeep Cherokee. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Driveline: Universal Joint Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC… NHTSA campaign 26V216000 · April 3, 2026 · Affected cars

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function. NHTSA campaign 25V011000 · January 16, 2025 · Affected cars

2019 Jeep Cherokee. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · June 10, 2022 · Affected cars

2015 Ford Edge, 2014 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen (including rearview camera image) and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View (including… NHTSA campaign 22V404000 · June 8, 2022 · Affected cars

2020 Porsche Taycan. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off… NHTSA campaign 20V343000 · June 11, 2020 · Affected cars

2015 Jeep Cherokee. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Floor Shift Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to… NHTSA campaign 19V362000 · May 13, 2019 · Affected cars

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

What happened when owners saw P061B?

7 of the 7 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.

2019 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK RANDOMLY SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL. NOT SPECIFIC TO SPEED, CLIMATE OR TERRAIN. COMMONLY OCCURS DURING REDUCING AND ACCELERATION SPEEDS. WHILE DRIVING THE RPM WILL RISE SIGNIFICANTLY RESULTING IN THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT TO ENGAGE AND A P061B TROUBLE CODE. CONTINUED ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE RESULTS IN CONSISTENT ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (DUE TO THE P061B). AIR FILTER IS CLEAN WITH NO ADDITIONAL OBSTRUCTIONS. WHEEL/TIRE SIZE ARE AT FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS AND ARE ORIGINAL TO THE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION REGAINS TRACTION WHEN VEHICLE COASTS TO 10 - 15 MPH. WITH THE "TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATE" THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. AGAIN THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE HAPPENS…
2019 Jeep CherokeePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11396181 · Feb 14, 2021
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA LOST POWER DUE TO THE TORQUE CONVERTOR LOCKING UP I KNOW BECAUSE I HAVE THE FREEZE FRAME DATA IN A SNAP ON ZEUS USING THE 18.4 SOFTWARE. IT WAS MOVING AT 39 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. CODE IN FREEZE FRAME IS P061B INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TORQUE CALCULATION PERFORMANCE. THIS IS A GSA GOVERNMENT LEASE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS ONLY 6,617 MILES ON IT. IT IS IN A REPAIR SHOP IN EVERETT WASHINGTON THIS VEHICLE WILL BE IN THE SHOP FOR TWO MORE WEEKS. CHRYSLER HAS ENGINEERS COMING OUT TO LOOK AT THE FAILURE BECAUSE THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WENT WRONG. THE FAILURE TOOK PLACE AT 9PM ON MONDAY MARCH 18, 2019 ON A TWO LANE ROAD THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO…
2018 Chrysler PacificaPower Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11191304 · Mar 25, 2019
My 2015 Ford Edge Titanium (VIN provided) suffered a catastrophic engine failure at 85,475 miles requiring a Ford long block replacement. After driving only 53,000 miles on the new corporate engine component, the vehicle began shaking violently and suffered a sudden, dangerous loss of power while driving, rendering it completely inoperable (it is sitting in my driveway unable to be driven). The vehicle threw critical fault codes P050B (Cold Start Ignition Timing) and P061B (Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance). Diagnostics indicate a terminal internal failure of the timing chain or torque converter. This vehicle has a severe, documented history of manufacturing and safety…
2015 Ford EdgeElectrical System, Service Brakes, EngineNHTSA complaint 11763847 · Sep 12, 2026
CAR DIES WHEN I STOP AT STOP SIGNS OR RED LIGHT ON COLD MORNINGS. ON CITY STREETS GOING TO WORK. CAR TAKEN TO AUTO CENTER 12-18-18 & PROBLEM FOUND. I WAS TOLD ONLY FORD DEALERSHIPS COULD REPAIR. 35A-P061B:00:47-FOUND AN INTERNAL FAILURE IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. CORRECTION/ACTION TAKEN- REFER TO DEALER FOR REPAIR-PROGRAMMABLE MODULE
2014 Ford FusionPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11162280 · Dec 18, 2018
The car did not give any warning before this issue came about. A matter of fact when I took it to the mechanic they were unable to do a diagnostic test because there were no error messages and check engine light never came on. After taking it to the dealership they were able to check the history and saw that the error code P061b00 shows that the clutch position switch module needs to be replaced. While driving in traffic the car went into N (neutral) and wouldn’t not go back in D (drive). It took several minutes of me trying to change gears but it eventually went into P (park). The vehicle is unable to change gears sometimes and this is unsettling because the safety of myself, my children…
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassPower Train, Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11665796 · Jun 9, 2025
…Fault codes confirmed by authorized Porsche dealers: P0AA600 (HV Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault — highest severity), P0A4000 (Rotor Position Sensor Fault), U178800 (Front Axle Power Electronics Drive Fault), P061B00 (Torque Calculation Fault). November 2025: Porsche Downtown LA isolated all 33 battery modules, found modules 6, 19, and 32 defective — all physically replaced. Vehicle out of service 9+ weeks. Shutdown warning recurred during same visit. Porsche NA (Case #XXX) denied repurchase. Warning lamps: "Pull over and park safely" warning and HV battery error appeared suddenly before each shutdown. No gradual symptoms. Recurring since January 2025. Additional: Prior owner records…
2020 Porsche TaycanPower Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11738439 · May 17, 2026
…REACHED OVER 258 DEG, DOESNT ACCELERATE PROPERLY & LUNGES ALL THE TIME.EVERYTIME THE GEAR IS SHIFTED IT TAKES 5 SEC TO ENGAGE & LUNGES AGAIN W/ VERY LOUD KNOCKING SOUND AFTER IT ENGAGES.ERROR CODES SHOWED UP ON THE READER: U1504 INTAKE CONTROL MODULE MAL, P061B INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE CALCULATION PERFORMNCE, U0140 LOST COMM W/ BODY CNTRL MODULE, P07D9, P10A1 ABNORMAL OIL PUMP VOLT/OVRHEAT, & P1DAF.I DIDNT DRIVE THE CAR AFTER THAT & CALLED UP NEAREST DEALER IN VENTURA CA.ADVISOR SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AFTER TELLING THEM WHAT HAPPENED.16MAR15, BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER IN VENTURA TO HAVE IT INSPECTED W/ THE PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE PROVIDED & LEFT THE CAR W/ 4375 MILES.17MAR15 ADVISOR…
2015 Jeep CherokeePower Train, Air BagsNHTSA complaint 10711861 · Apr 21, 2015

P061B: questions drivers ask

What does code P061B mean?

P061B sits in the generic powertrain range (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), but its SAE definition is not in CarHooq's list, so CarHooq shows only what owners reported. 7 owners reported it to NHTSA, most often for the Jeep Cherokee (2), Chrysler Pacifica (1), Ford Edge (1); their reports describe what happened.

Which cars get code P061B most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P061B is mentioned most for the Jeep Cherokee (2), Chrysler Pacifica (1), Ford Edge (1), across 6 models and model years 2014 to 2020. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P061B?

No NHTSA recall text names P061B directly. 8 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Power Train); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows P061B?

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 P061B (including sub-code forms such as P061B00). The code is in a generic range but its standard definition is not in CarHooq's list, so CarHooq shows only what owners reported. 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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