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P0394 on JEEP WRANGLER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2012, 2015

What P0394 Means on Your JEEP WRANGLER

Real JEEP WRANGLER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Beginning of feb., lost power on freeway. went from 65 to 40 mph and could not accelerate. engine and traction lights came on. exited the fwy and drove to dealer where i was turned away due to high volume."

— 2012 JEEP WRANGLER owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 03/18/2020

"Check engine light on, OBD codes P0016, P0390, P0394. Replaced camshaft and crankshaft sensors and problem still persists; limp mode up hills, and oil loss. Per MULTIPLE Jeep Wrangler forums, this is a very wide-spread Jeep phenomenon. Dealers do not know how to fix this."

— 2015 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/12/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0394 on JEEP WRANGLER

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2015
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0394 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026