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U0001 Network · generic OBD-II

High Speed CAN Communication Bus

U0001 is a standard code covering network: communication between the car's control modules. 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 17 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.

  • 17owner reports
  • 11car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2013–2023model years

Which cars get code U0001?

Every model whose owners mentioned U0001 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 U0001 show up?

By brand

  • Jeep7
  • Chrysler6
  • Dodge2
  • Ram1
  • Fiat1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Electrical System10 (58.8%)
  2. Power Train8 (47.1%)
  3. Steering6 (35.3%)
  4. Engine5 (29.4%)
  5. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)3 (17.6%)
  6. Air Bags3 (17.6%)

Is there a recall for U0001?

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

Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction BatteryPark outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. NHTSA campaign 25V741000 · October 30, 2025 · Affected cars

2023 Jeep Wrangler. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101… NHTSA campaign 24V652000 · September 5, 2024 · Affected cars

2020 Jeep Gladiator, 2023 Jeep Wrangler. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction BatteryPark outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. NHTSA campaign 23V787000 · November 22, 2023 · Affected cars

2023 Jeep Wrangler. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Wiring: Rear Compartment/TrunkPark outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. NHTSA campaign 23V338000 · May 11, 2023 · Affected cars

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

Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat. NHTSA campaign 23V303000 · April 27, 2023 · Affected cars

2023 Jeep Wrangler. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Wiring: Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown. NHTSA campaign 23V010000 · January 17, 2023 · Affected cars

2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat. NHTSA campaign 22V768000 · October 13, 2022 · Affected cars

2023 Jeep Wrangler. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall. NHTSA campaign 19V348000 · May 9, 2019 · Affected cars

2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw U0001?

10 of the 17 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.

…The vehicle returned to Pep Boys, where DTCs U0001 (CAN C Bus) and U0401 (Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM) were documented. It then went to a Chrysler dealership in Florida. They evaluated it and told us it checked out and was okay to drive. After leaving that dealership, the problem returned while my family and I were traveling at highway speed. The vehicle malfunctioned and began losing acceleration. I exited the highway. When I stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle died. It restarted but again would not shift. Eventually we were able to reach a nearby gas station. The problem continued intermittently as we tried to get home. Because we could not predict when it would happen again, we…
2019 Chrysler PacificaPower Train, Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11766093 · Sep 22, 2026
When I was driving the gear shift into Netural, all lights on gear shift were lit up red (Park, Reverse, Netural, Drive). The message said “Press brake, Put car in P, Select Gear”. This is so scary because it has happened twice to me. When I took to Midas as soon as it happen, since they were open. The ran a code that read U0001, and read that this is a power train issue. And informed me to take to the dealership because it should be covered for the recall that’s in these models. While driving on highways I have had to put car on side of road to keep from a crash. This is a real hazard and safety concern.
2015 Jeep CherokeePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11508140 · Feb 20, 2023
THE SEAT BELT INDICATOR STAYS ON. CODE U0001 ONLY OCCURRED AT IN & OUT INSPECTIONS. CODE U1504 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 3/2020.
2016 Chrysler 200Steering, Air Bags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)NHTSA complaint 11321677 · Apr 20, 2020
THE STEERING COLUMN STARTING MAKING A LOW PITCHED WHINING SOUND FOR THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND PARKED AND THE WARNING CAME ON ABOUT THE SERVICING THE POWER STEERING AND NOW THE CAR HAS NO POWER STEERING. CODES: U11E8-00- & U0001-00- AND THE CAR IS NOW 1500 MILES BEYOND THE WARRANTY. WE ARE GOING TO PUSH TO THE GET THIS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY BUT AT 37K MILES THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN, AND AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE THIS APPARENTLY IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MODULE LOCATED ON THE THE RACK AND PINON AND THE WHOLE THING WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.
2015 Dodge ChallengerSteeringNHTSA complaint 11091931 · May 4, 2018
While driving all sensors began flashing simultaneously. I took to mechanic and a few codes turned up. One for speed messages. One for can bus and the other was U0001. Took to dealership service and they had it for a week. After charging battery all sensors were cleared. Same day driving home all sensors came back on simultaneously. Car began making noises and driving in limp mode windshield wipers turned on by themselves. Took car to Firestone to check battery. They replaced battery. Sensors were still flashing all the way home but no other problems. Next day i lost power steering and ability to brake. Nearly crashing the Durango. I eventually was able to pull wheel and get to side of road…
2014 Dodge DurangoSteering, Electrical System, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11545306 · Sep 18, 2023
SO - I'VE GOT A 2013 500E AND IT STARTED DOING THIS LAST WEEK OR SO. THE RBC, THE ESC, THE ABS, AND EVEN THE HILL ASSIST TRANSIENTLY, AND ONCE OR TWICE EVEN WENT INTO 'PROPULSION SYSTEM SERVICE' ERROR MODE AND WOULDN'T RUN. AFTER A RE-START IT WOULD THEN RUN. EVEN DID THE BATTERY TRICK. NOT SURE IF IT HELPED OR NOT. SO, I DECIDED TO DO THE OBD2 - WITH THE KONNWEI AND THE ALFOBD - FULL PROGRAM - AND IT WAS ABLE TO CLEAR THE CODES AND PULL UP THE ERRORS : U0001, U1201, U1487 - AND EVEN THOUGH IT RECURS AND I FEEL A CLICK AND CHANGE IN BRAKING WHEN THE RBC LIGHT GOES OFF, AND THE ESC LIGHT, AND EVENTUALLY THE ABS LIGHT TOO, AND IT STARTS MAKING FUNNY NOISES FROM THE BRAKES WHEN STOPPED AND…
2013 Fiat 500Power Train, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11340069 · Jul 18, 2020
…In this order U0121 U1110 U1120 U11BC U12AB P057C (Brake Pedal Sensor Circuit Low) U11BF U0001 High Speed Can Communication Bus P0000
2020 Jeep GladiatorSteering, Electrical System, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11523399 · May 23, 2023
The check engine light and a (A)! light with "service auto/start stop" came on at the same time with no symptom of any issue being immediately noticeable. The Parking break "BRAKE" light on the dash light up for half a second. Then the transmission was stuck in 7th gear and would not downshift on its own. When pulling on the wheel's paddles a "shift denied" message was deplayed despite the fact i was going 10mph in 7th gear. Check engine light code was P076F and U0001 and U1199. Upon driving the vehicle again Car this time transmission got into 8th gear and stated "shift denied" and wouldn't downshift from 8th gear for any reason. I parked it for a couple days. When trying to take it to the…
2017 Jeep Grand CherokeePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11434600 · Sep 27, 2021
…THE ENGINE CODE IS U0001. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE FREEWAY WHEN IT LOST POWER, I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD TIME TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND COULD HAVE BEEN BADLY HURT OR KILLED IF I GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR.
2017 Jeep RenegadeElectrical System, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), EngineNHTSA complaint 11190162 · Mar 20, 2019
I was driving down a side street when I received several warning lights for service shifter, airbags, seatbelts as well as the engine and all gauges cutting in and out. Following that my power steering went out and I could barely steer the vehicle. I had to call roadside assistance to tow the vehicle. The following fault codes wers pulled via obdii: U0001, U0151, U0155, U017E, U0418, U1442. Each code related to a malfunction with "CAN BUS C" or what the dealership referred to as a "star connector". After further research it is apparent that this part has continued to fail on many jeep wranglers dating back to 2018 and every report I have seen the person has stated the same issue of losing…
2023 Jeep WranglerSteering, Electrical System, Air BagsNHTSA complaint 11540831 · Aug 25, 2023

U0001: questions drivers ask

What does code U0001 mean?

U0001 is a generic OBD-II network code. Its standard definition is "High Speed CAN Communication Bus". 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 11 car models.

Which cars get code U0001 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, U0001 is mentioned most for the Chrysler Pacifica (4), Jeep Cherokee (3), Chrysler 200 (2), across 11 models and model years 2013 to 2023. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code U0001?

No NHTSA recall text names U0001 directly. 8 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Electrical System); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows U0001?

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 U0001. 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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