P0335: Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit
A generic powertrain (engine and transmission) trouble code, same meaning on every brand.
Risky - a failing crank sensor can stall the engine without warning, including in traffic. Repair promptly.
Symptoms
- Intermittent stalling, often when hot
- Long cranking or no-start
- Tachometer dropping to zero while running
Likely causes, most common first
- Crankshaft position sensor failing with heat
- Damaged reluctor ring
- Wiring or connector faults
Read P0335 yourself before paying for diagnosis
A basic Bluetooth OBD-II scanner ($20-40) plugs into the port under the dashboard and shows this code with live sensor data on your phone - useful both for confirming the fix and for talking to a shop from an informed position.
What is going on and how it gets diagnosed
P0335 is the crankshaft position sensor circuit - the signal every spark and injection event is timed from. No signal, no engine: this is one of the few sensors whose failure stops the car outright.
The classic failure mode is thermal: runs fine cold, stalls hot, restarts after cooling. That pattern plus this code is close to a definitive diagnosis. Given stalling risk, this code belongs in the fix-now category even when symptoms are still occasional.
Repair options and cost
Typical US independent-shop ranges, parts and labor. Dealers run higher; regional labor rates vary.
Owner reports mentioning P0335
“The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a pedestrian assisted with jumpstarting the vehicle, and the vehicle moved several feet but stalled again. The Police arrived, but a police report was not taken. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and DTC: P0335 (Crankshaft Sensor Failure) was retrieved. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.”2015 Jeep Compass · Feb 2026 · 95,000 mi
“My engine dies while I'm driving without any warning/indicators. The engine light comes on as well. The diagnostic code reads P0335. There is a recall for my make model year but my VIN isn't listed in Dodge's database. There have been multiple incidents over the past few months”2016 Dodge Journey · Dec 2023
“Engine Code: P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Severe Issue Consequences of Continued Driving - Rough running - possible Misfire - May not start In my case I was at work and it wouldn't start at all. It ended up having to be towed. Had the battery tested and it was fine then I bought a "FIXD" sensor and it told me the problem”2016 Hyundai Elantra · Apr 2022
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“Crankshaft position sensor. Engine stalled in traffic. Had to stop, place car in park, turn engine off and then back on. Independent mechanic has confirmed issue. Error code P0335. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacture or others. Engine has stalled previously with NO WARNING SIGNS. Symptoms have been present since purchase.”2016 Jeep Patriot · Mar 2022
“While I was driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle shut off. Then a check engine light came on. When a code reader was placed on the vehicle a code p0335 for the crankshaft position sensor. Thankfully I was able to coast the car safely to the shoulder of the roadway. Had I been on an interstate highway who knows what the outcome would have been.”2011 BMW 328I · Dec 2021
“The car experienced (1) poor acceleration, (2) check engine light come on, (3) engine stalling, (4) Tachometer drops to zero. It was first found the MAP sensor was faulty. After the sensor was replaced, the car ran but stalled again intermittently. It was found the problem was caused by crank shaft position sensor (fault code P0335). After the senor was replaced about three weeks ago, the car has been running fine.”2013 Hyundai Elantra · Apr 2021
“I just purchased my nissan not even 3 months ago and I've had to have it in the 4-5 shops because nobody could figure out why it was giving the code p0335. Finally found out it's the timing chain. I cant drive my own car because of it and I feel like I got robbed of my money. The dam car is stuck in limp mode. We was driving one day and all of sudden the car jerked really hard an lost power didnt have a clue what was going on.”2008 Nissan Altima · Mar 2021 · 176,200 mi
“Vehicle randomly stalls, reverse and drive. It will stall in traffic, while driving and backing out of the driveway. I had a p0335 code after it stalled about 10 time. I have changed the crankcase sensor 3 times but does not correct the issue. Also have electrical issue with windows not working and only half the defrost working.”2012 Chrysler 200 · Jan 2021 · 143,256 mi
“The 2017 dodge journey stalls intermittently at all speeds and driving conditions. Stop and go in traffic, accelerating on the highway, coasting up a hill, starting from a stop in an intersection. Usually no codes are thrown. Recently the p0335 code was thrown, crankshaft speed sensor was replaced. Did not fix the problem. The 2016 journey's were recalled for the same issue. Are the 2017's not worthy of a recall or does someone have to die first?”2017 Dodge Journey · Aug 2019 · 29,500 mi
“So I made a complaint about the same issue but today I have an actual engine code that was pulled up after being rear-ended due to the stalling. It's code p0335 and it's the crankshaft position sensor which is already recalled for the exact make and model in the 2016 version and needs to be recalled immediately for 2015 because if there are any complaints of stalls it's because of this issue. Until this issue is addressed to me and my kid and anyone else who has this problem and car is at risk”2015 Jeep Patriot · Jul 2019 · 47,900 mi
Cars that report P0335 most often
Based on mentions of this code in NHTSA owner complaints.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive with P0335?
Risky - a failing crank sensor can stall the engine without warning, including in traffic. Repair promptly.
How much does it cost to fix P0335?
Typical US repair costs range from $80 for the simplest fix (crank position sensor) to $500 in the worst case. The right number depends on which cause your car has - see the causes list.
Definition per SAE J2012 standard nomenclature. Symptoms, causes and costs are editorial guidance - always confirm with a diagnosis of your specific vehicle.