P0520 on JEEP CHEROKEE
What P0520 Means on Your JEEP CHEROKEE
Real JEEP CHEROKEE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Myself - along with THOUSANDS are having the dreaded P0520 Code come on!!! There is a TSB (HAS BEEN ONE FOR 7 YEARS) for this problem! Yet, since it seems to fail right out of warranty - THOUSANDS are being affected."
"Check engine light gave a code p0520 so an oil pressure switch was installed and a front crank seal so that was replaced at vehicle mileage 51,722. 2014 trailhawk still leaking oil so oil pan gasket repaired. still leaking oil so different mechanic ordered an oil filter housin component to fix."
"Engine oil pressure sensor/switch is circuit is malfunction. (obd fault code p0520 ) keeps on going on for a few days then off for for a few days. even right after an oil change performed by the dealer. this have been ongoing for about the past 2 years. approx."
"I purchased my car on 10/1/19 with 98,000 miles. a few short days later my car started driving horrible. shaking,bucking, jerking, hesitating to accelerate and shift and my engine light came on while driving, scanned it and was showing p0520 oil pressure sensor. that was replaced."
"Check engine light came on. had computer scanned. code p0520 engine oil sensor failure was detected. called jeep warranty department and they said the repair was not covered by powertrain warranty. this sensor is located under the plenum and intake manifold which bolts to the engine heads."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0520 on JEEP CHEROKEE
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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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.
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