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Dodge P2096

Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean

DriveUnknown. Whether the vehicle can be driven is not yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeUnknown. Whether the vehicle can be charged is not yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an authorized Dodge service provider for diagnosis, particularly if the MIL is illuminated. The supplied evidence does not establish urgency, drivability restrictions, or a specific repair.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P2096 means “Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean.” Verified evidence links this code to MIL illumination on the 2026 Dodge Charger in the U.S.

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1. What does P2096 mean?

P2096 means “Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean.” Verified evidence links this code to MIL illumination on the 2026 Dodge Charger in the U.S.

2. Technical explanation

The verified diagnostic definition for P2096 is “Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean.” Official NHTSA-posted Dodge manufacturer communications identify P2096-00 as a DTC that may be set when the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated. The supplied evidence does not establish the underlying fault mechanism, component-level cause, diagnostic procedure, or repair.

3. What system is affected?

Downstream Fuel Trim System 1. A broader vehicle system classification is not yet established by verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. Severity is not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • MIL illumination.
  • The vehicle may set DTC P2096-00.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. Whether the vehicle can be driven is not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. Whether the vehicle can be charged is not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Record the exact code shown, including any suffix such as P2096-00.
  • Arrange professional diagnosis if the MIL is illuminated.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage system repair; no high-voltage repair procedure is established by the supplied evidence.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the stored DTC and any accompanying DTCs with suitable diagnostic equipment.
  2. Review applicable Dodge service information for the vehicle VIN and build configuration. Further diagnostic steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact an authorized Dodge service provider for diagnosis, particularly if the MIL is illuminated. The supplied evidence does not establish urgency, drivability restrictions, or a specific repair.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify whether P2096-00 is stored.
  • Check for accompanying DTCs, including P2097-00 and P2098-00, which are listed in the same official communications.
  • Confirm whether an applicable Dodge manufacturer communication applies to the specific vehicle. Additional service checks are not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Official NHTSA-posted Dodge manufacturer communication 08-137-26 and revisions A through D identify MIL illumination with P2096-00 among the listed DTCs.
  • Official NHTSA-posted Dodge manufacturer communication 18-022-26 REV.A through REV.E identifies MIL illumination with P2096-00 among the listed DTCs.
  • Official NHTSA-posted Dodge manufacturer communication 21-020-26 and revisions A through D identify MIL illumination with P2096-00 among the listed DTCs.
  • The supplied evidence summaries do not provide the communications’ applicability criteria, diagnostic instructions, or repair instructions.

16. Recall information

  • No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability: 2026 Dodge Charger, U.S. Official NHTSA manufacturer communications cite P2096-00 as “Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean” and associate it with MIL illumination. Sources include NHTSA manufacturer communications 11030417, 11030421, 11030423, 11031221, 11031225, 11031226, 11031320, 11031325, 11031326, 11032311, 11032325, 11032326, 11032975, 11032977, and 11032978.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P2096 mean on a 2026 Dodge Charger?

It means “Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean.”

What symptom is verified for P2096?

MIL illumination is identified in the supplied official manufacturer communications.

Is P2096 confirmed to be caused by a specific part?

No. A specific component or cause is not yet established by verified evidence.

Can I drive with P2096?

Whether driving is safe is not yet established by verified evidence.

Is there a recall for P2096?

No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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