Jeep C0051
Steering Angle Sensor (EPS) - Signal Plausibility Failure. Customers may experience one or more of the following:
Quick answer
C0051-64 is identified in verified Jeep/NHTSA service communication evidence as “Steering Angle Sensor (EPS) - Signal Plausibility Failure.” It applies to 2024–2025 Jeep Wagoneer vehicles in the US under the supplied evidence.
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1. What does C0051 mean?
C0051-64 is identified in verified Jeep/NHTSA service communication evidence as “Steering Angle Sensor (EPS) - Signal Plausibility Failure.” It applies to 2024–2025 Jeep Wagoneer vehicles in the US under the supplied evidence.
2. Technical explanation
The verified evidence identifies C0051-64 as an Electric Power Steering (EPS) steering-angle-sensor signal plausibility failure. “Plausibility” indicates the EPS system has determined that the steering-angle-sensor signal does not meet its expected validity criteria. The supplied evidence does not establish a component-level root cause, diagnostic procedure, or repair.
3. What system is affected?
Electric Power Steering (EPS), specifically the steering angle sensor signal.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. Severity is not established by the supplied verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- The referenced NHTSA manufacturer communication states that customers may experience one or more symptoms, but the supplied evidence excerpt only confirms an “EPS” indicator and is truncated before the complete symptom wording.
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 established by the supplied verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Unknown. Charging impact is not established by the supplied verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- If the EPS indicator is illuminated, arrange qualified Jeep service assessment.
- Do not attempt high-voltage or steering-system repair procedures based on this page.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Have a qualified service facility confirm whether C0051-64 is active and assess the vehicle using applicable manufacturer procedures.
- The supplied verified evidence does not provide further user-performed troubleshooting steps.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Jeep service center for diagnosis, particularly if the EPS indicator is illuminated or steering operation feels abnormal.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm whether C0051-64 is active.
- Check applicable Jeep manufacturer service information for the vehicle identification number (VIN) and vehicle configuration.
- Further service checks are not established by the supplied verified evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Jeep Wagoneer · 2024–2025 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11019612, titled “08-185-25,” published June 12, 2025. The supplied excerpt lists C0051-64 as an active DTC condition and references an EPS indicator. Full applicability, diagnostic steps, and repair information are not contained in the supplied evidence.
16. Recall information
- No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11019612: 08-185-25 (published June 12, 2025): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11019612
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11019612: 08-185-25 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does C0051-64 mean on a Jeep Wagoneer?
The verified evidence defines C0051-64 as “Steering Angle Sensor (EPS) - Signal Plausibility Failure.”
Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?
The supplied applicability evidence identifies US-market 2024–2025 Jeep Wagoneer vehicles.
Is C0051-64 safe to drive with?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Does C0051-64 affect EV charging?
Not yet established by verified evidence.