P1061: Jeep: cylinder 1 oil supply solenoid valve stuck

Jeep cylinder 1 oil supply solenoid valve stuck

Severity: Inspect soon

The Jeep bulletins list P1061 among codes that light the check engine light with poor engine performance and misfire codes, so book a check soon.

It gets more serious if:

Stop: Stop driving if the check engine light flashes or the engine runs very rough.

Source: how we rate severity

P1061 in short

On the 2020 Jeep Renegade, P1061 means the cylinder 1 oil supply solenoid valve is stuck, and Jeep's bulletins fix the check engine light by reprogramming the PCM. It can come with poor engine performance and misfire codes, so book a check soon and stop if the light flashes.

P1061 is a Jeep-specific code, not a generic one. The Jeep bulletins read name it as Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Stuck on the 2020 Renegade.

Both bulletins list it with other oil supply solenoid and misfire codes for a check engine light, and the prescribed fix is reprogramming the PCM with the latest software.

Meanings on other makes were not sourced, so this page does not state any.

Pick your make

P1061 is a manufacturer-specific code: its meaning depends on who built the car.

Other makes: meaning not verified. Check with a scan tool that reads manufacturer definitions.

P1061 on Jeep

Most likely causes

Cause 1: PCM software that needs the Jeep update
Supported by vehicle data
Why it ranks here
Two FCA bulletin records on the 2020 Renegade (NHTSA 10221670 and 10239926) prescribe reprogramming the PCM for P1061.
What would change this
Rises if a dealer finds the update open for the VIN. Falls if the PCM is already current.
How to test the engine control module (ecm / pcm)

What to test first

Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.

Step 1: Ask a Jeep dealer whether the PCM update for P1061 applies to your VIN.
Low risk
- IfAn update applies
  It meansHave it applied before replacing parts.
  Points to: PCM software that needs the Jeep update
- IfNo update applies
  It meansHave the oil supply solenoid and oil level checked.

Symptoms

Check engine light on
Poor engine performance
Misfire codes stored with P1061
Flashing check engine light Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.

How to fix

Step 1: Ask a Jeep dealer whether the PCM software update for P1061 applies to your VIN.

On your vehicle

Jeep

2020 · Renegade
Supported by vehicle data
Two FCA bulletin records (NHTSA 10221670, 2021, and 10239926, 2023) list P1061 for the 2020 Renegade and prescribe PCM reprogramming. They were read through a CarComplaints mirror, not the local cache, so no bulletin entry is recorded.

No curated relationships for P1061 yet.

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P1061 questions

Does P1061 mean the same on Lincoln?

Not verified. This page covers only the Jeep meaning that could be sourced.

Sources and review

2020 Jeep Renegade bulletin listing P1061 (NHTSA 10221670), reprogram PCM — FCA US (read via CarComplaints mirror of NHTSA record) , July 16, 2021
2020 Jeep Renegade bulletin listing P1061 (NHTSA 10239926), reprogram PCM — FCA US (read via CarComplaints mirror of NHTSA record) , May 6, 2023

Last reviewed: October 15, 2026
Written by: Saurabh K.
Editorial review: Pending
Technician review: Technician review pending

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