U1424 on Dodge

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 Dodge. For what U1424 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the U1424 guide.

What's different on Dodge

Dodge

2016 · Charger
Supported by vehicle data
FCA lists U1424 with throttle position codes in a PCM flash bulletin.
2016 · Challenger
Supported by vehicle data
FCA lists U1424 with throttle position codes in a PCM flash bulletin.
2011 · Caliber
Supported by vehicle data
An owner read U1407, U1424 and U1425 with an ETC light and power loss.

18-032-16 REV. AStatus unverified
Flash: powertrain diagnostic and system improvements, U1424
2016challenger, charger · issued February 21, 2018 · NHTSA 10129030
PCM reprogramming for U1424 and throttle position circuit codes. 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 18-032-16 Rev. A (NHTSA 10129030): PCM flash, 2016 Challenger and Charger, 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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