U1424 on Chrysler

On Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles, U1424 means a module received an implausible engine torque signal

Severity: Inspect soon

Owners report the throttle light, power loss and engine shutoffs at highway speed with this code, so drive power can cut out.

It gets more serious if:

Stop: Stop if the engine shuts off, surges or loses power while driving: pull over safely and arrange a tow.

Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Chrysler. For what U1424 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the U1424 guide.

What's different on Chrysler

Chrysler

2015–2016 · 200
Supported by vehicle data
FCA lists U1424 in a PCM flash bulletin for the 2016 200.

18-051-16Status unverified
PCM flash for MIL with P0101, P0335 and U1424
2016200 · issued July 14, 2016 · NHTSA 10076533
Reprogram the PCM. Only the NHTSA summary was read.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

Sources and review

FCA 18-051-16 (NHTSA 10076533): PCM flash, 2016 Chrysler 200, DTC U1424 — NHTSA (manufacturer communication)
NHTSA complaint ODI 10706492: 2011 Dodge Caliber — NHTSA (owner complaint)
NHTSA complaint ODI 11076602: 2014 Ram 1500 — NHTSA (owner complaint)
FCA 18-035-16 Rev. A (NHTSA 10074933): PCM flash, 2015 Cherokee, DTC U1424 implausible engine torque signal received — NHTSA (manufacturer communication)

Last reviewed: October 16, 2026
Written by: Saurabh K.
Editorial review: Pending
Technician review: Technician review pending

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