U0416: Invalid Data Received From Vehicle Dynamics Control Module
A generic network and communication trouble code, same meaning on every brand.
Yes, with margins - assume stability control is off. Dry roads and calm driving are fine; rain, snow and spirited cornering are exactly what you no longer have a safety net for.
Symptoms
- Stability control warning light
- Traction control disabled
- Possible ABS light alongside
- Normal braking and steering otherwise
Likely causes, most common first
- Vehicle dynamics module data rejected by peers
- Steering angle or yaw sensor fault upstream
- Sensor cluster disturbed or failed
- Wiring fault on the chassis CAN branch
Read U0416 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
U0416 means the vehicle dynamics side of the chassis network - the module and sensors that measure yaw, lateral force and steering angle for stability control - produced data the rest of the car flagged as invalid. Stability control cannot run on numbers it does not trust, so it switches off and tells you.
A detail worth knowing: this code loves to appear after alignment work, suspension repair, or a battery disconnect, because the steering angle sensor loses its zero point and starts reporting a turn while driving straight. Recalibration - a scan tool procedure, minutes long - is the fix in that story, and it is worth asking for before any parts. Absent such history, the yaw sensor cluster and its wiring take over as suspects, and the car remains an ordinary, stable car meanwhile - just one without the electronic catch net drivers have grown used to.
Repair options and cost
Typical US independent-shop ranges, parts and labor. Dealers run higher; regional labor rates vary.
Owner reports mentioning U0416
“While driving, the Pacifica lost all engine power in the middle of an intersection while traveling at 34 mph. All the dash lights blinked and sounded alerts. The car then showed U1267 and U0416 diagnostic codes.”2018 Chrysler Pacifica · Oct 2025
“When picking up speed, the steering wheel is difficult to turn. And not working line keep Assistance. U0416 code in ecu (eps). No any errors on dashboard.”2020 Honda Accord · Dec 2024
“When picking up speed, the steering wheel is difficult to turn. And not working line keep Assistance. U0416 code in ecu (eps). No any errors on dashboard.”2020 Honda Accord Hybrid · Dec 2024
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“While accelerating on a multi-lane freeway, the dashboard speed suddenly indicated 0 MPH and flashed warnings for power steering, emergency braking, suspension, and many other systems. Steering became almost impossible to control, with no resistance felt through the wheel, and small movements of the wheel resulting in unpredictable jerky movements of the vehicle. It was almost impossible to control the vehicle while exiting the freeway and coming to a stop. OBD scanner pulled only one code: U0416(68) Invalid data received - vehicle dynamics control module”2021 Honda Civic · Sep 2022
“CMS - collision mitigation system stops working completely. 2 warning lamps on dash. Cruise control completely inoperative. Vehicle was initially inspected by dealer on 11/19/21with DTC U0401-92 - Temporary stop of integrated driver support system (rejected control request), also found U0416-68 VSA system malfunction. This issue happens every 1-3 thousand miles. Also with the CMS/braking system, it will alert "brake" on dash and brake hard if encountering repetitive shadows from objects that are cast onto the road. My safety and others safety were compromised due to hard braking and cars behind me that then had to brake, nearly rear-ending my car.”2020 Honda Accord · May 2022
“U0416-68 invalid data received from vehicle dynamics control module event information. Issue # 14 with my honda accord. Please have manufacturer issue a recall for this issue.”2018 Honda Accord · Nov 2021
“I am receiving a fws failure light on my dashboard. I took it to the dealer and they advised that the module that controls that system needs to be replaced at a cost of about $1800. It is my belief that honda should pay the cost to replace this module. It is not a matter of normal wear and tear. Additionally there is a recall honda dtc u0416/68 for another model.”2014 Honda Accord · Nov 2020 · 191,000 mi
“Unknown the Jeep Patriot 2009 was purchased from DND auto in Belvidere NJ 07823. Failed inspection ABS U0416 codes pop up which the brake system. ESP U1110, PAS U1120. This vehicle under has stalled and brake system failed. Alternator also is not working properly. Odometer does not work properly.”2009 Jeep Patriot · Mar 2019
Cars that report U0416 most often
Based on mentions of this code in NHTSA owner complaints.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive with U0416?
Yes, with margins - assume stability control is off. Dry roads and calm driving are fine; rain, snow and spirited cornering are exactly what you no longer have a safety net for.
How much does it cost to fix U0416?
Typical US repair costs range from $80 for the simplest fix (steering angle sensor calibration) to $700 in the worst case. The right number depends on which cause your car has - see the causes list.
Related codes
The codes closest to U0416. They often appear together, and telling them apart is usually what narrows the diagnosis.
Definition per SAE J2012 standard nomenclature. Symptoms, causes and costs are editorial guidance - always confirm with a diagnosis of your specific vehicle.