Dodge C0051
Steering Wheel Position Sensor. Customers may also comment on the following:
Quick answer
DTC C0051-00 is identified in verified Dodge evidence as “Steering Wheel Position Sensor.” For applicable 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, customers may report that the steering wheel is off center.
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1. What does C0051 mean?
DTC C0051-00 is identified in verified Dodge evidence as “Steering Wheel Position Sensor.” For applicable 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, customers may report that the steering wheel is off center.
2. Technical explanation
Verified NHTSA-published Dodge manufacturer communication 19-005-25 associates C0051-00 with the Steering Wheel Position Sensor. The communication states that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and identifies improper steering-related work as the cause, but the supplied evidence is truncated and does not establish the full cause description or repair procedure.
3. What system is affected?
Steering Wheel Position Sensor / steering-related system.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- MIL illumination.
- Steering wheel may be off center.
6. Possible causes
- Improper steering-related work is indicated by the supplied official bulletin summary; the complete cause wording is not established by the supplied evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis by an authorized Dodge service facility.
- Do not attempt steering-system calibration or repair based on this information alone.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Have a qualified technician confirm whether C0051-00 is active and inspect the vehicle using the applicable Dodge service information.
- Verify whether the steering wheel is off center, as described in the official communication.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Dodge dealer or qualified service facility for diagnosis, particularly if the MIL is illuminated or the steering wheel is off center.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm DTC C0051-00.
- Assess steering-wheel centering.
- Review Dodge manufacturer communication 19-005-25 for applicable vehicles.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger · 2024–2025 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Dodge manufacturer communication 19-005-25, published by NHTSA on August 19, 2025 (NHTSA document MC-11022156-0001). It applies, based on supplied evidence, to US-market 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles and addresses C0051-00 Steering Wheel Position Sensor with possible MIL illumination and an off-center steering wheel.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11022156, Dodge 19-005-25: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11022156-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Dodge code C0051-00 mean?
Verified evidence identifies C0051-00 as “Steering Wheel Position Sensor.”
What symptom may accompany C0051-00?
The official communication states that the MIL may illuminate and customers may comment that the steering wheel is off center.
Which vehicles are supported by the supplied evidence?
US-market 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles.
Is it safe to drive with C0051-00?
Not yet established by verified evidence.