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Top Makes and Models with DTC P0101

P0101 Code: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Malfunction is a drivable condition that still requires quick action to avoid hazardous driving conditions and damage to critical parts. Although many other auto brands are vulnerable, Nissans, Chevrolets, and Toyotas have the greatest history with P0101 codes.

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Top 10 Most Affected Makes

Rank Make Low  Moderate High
1 Nissan Xterra, Titan Maxima, Frontier

Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Versa, Pathfinder, Murano
2 Chevrolet Tahoe, Avalanche, Cruze, Impala, Cobalt, Camaro, Equinox, Sonic, Suburban, Traverse, Colorado, Silverado 2500, Trailblazer Malibu Silverado 1500
3 Toyota Prius, RAV4, Sienna, Tacoma, Sequoia, 4Runner, Avalon, Highlande Tundra Corolla
4 GMC Acadia, Envoy, Terrain Yukon Sierra
5 Ford Escape, F-250, F-350, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger Fiesta A4
6 Volkswagen CC, Passat, Tigua Jetta N/A
7 Dodge Charger, Durango, Ram 1500 Grand Caravan N/A
8 Cadillac Escalade, CTS, DeVille, SRX, STS N/A N/A
9 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Outback N/A N/A
10 Lexus N/A IS 250 N/A
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Code P0101-related problems aren’t exclusive to only a few makes and models. It’s a widespread but correctable issue that can strike passenger cars, SUVs, and trucks. According to FIXD sensor data, the vehicles most susceptible to code P0101 issues are: 

Below is an expanded look at how a P0101 code impacts numerous makes and models. This breakdown covers occurrence rates by model year (2000-2023) and separates the frequency into low, moderate, or high levels. The worst of the worst are the nine vehicles listed above. 

What is the P0101 Code?

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Code P0101: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Malfunction points to an issue with the MAF sensor, which tracks air intake for the engine. Any deviation in normal oxygen flow measurement triggers the code and a check engine light. This can happen due to a dirty or defective MAF sensor, a leak in a vacuum line or air intake hose, a malfunctioning engine control module/powertrain control module, or a failing catalytic converter. While driving with a P0101 code is okay, the problem should be corrected as soon as possible (days, not weeks). Otherwise, there’s a risk of driving a poor-performing car (a safety hazard) or damaging the engine or catalytic converter.

Read the complete article on P0101 Engine Code | Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Malfunction to discover the trouble areas to consider. This resource also offers tips on diagnosing the problem and what a DIYer can do to tackle a P0101 code independently (and when not to). 

Top Models for P0101 Codes 

Here’s a look at the makes and models most likely to have P0101 codes, according to FIXD sensor data. The absence of a model year ranking indicates no P0101 code was detected among the analyzed years, insufficient data, or the model wasn’t in production. 

Acura P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Acura MDX

2007,2008,

2009

 N/A N/A

 

Audi A4 P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Audi A4

2002, 2003,

2004, 2006,

2007, 2008,

2010, 2011,

2013, 2014,

2015, 2016,

2017, 2018

 2009, 2012 2005

 

BMW X5 P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
BMW X5

2006, 2007,

2008, 2010,

2011, 2012,

2013, 2015

 2005, 2009 N/A

 

Buick P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Buick Enclave 2008, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016,
2017		 N/A 2009
Buick LaCrosse 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008,
2010, 2012,
2014, 2015,
2017, 2019		 2011 N/A
Buick LeSabre 2002, 2004,
2005		 2000 2001,
2003

Cadillac P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Cadillac Escalade 2000, 2002,
2007, 2008,
2010, 2011,
2013, 2015		 2004,
2006		 2003,
2005
Cadillac CTS 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007,
2011, 2012,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2017		 2009,
2010		 2008
Cadillac DeVille 2002, 2004,
2005		 2000 2001,
2003
Cadillac SRX 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008,
2009, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016		 2004,
2011,
2012		 2010
Cadillac STS 2007 2009 2005,
2006

Chevrolet P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Chevrolet Avalanche 2002, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013		 2004,
2006		 2003,
2005
Chevrolet Camaro 2001, 2002,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2017,
2019, 2020		 2010,
2011,
2015,
2018		 2016
Chevrolet Cobalt N/A 2005,
2007,
2010		 2006,
2008,
2009
Chevrolet Colorado 2004, 2006,
2007, 2008,
2009, 2011,
2012, 2014,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019		 2005,
2010,
2015		 N/A
Chevrolet Cruze 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2018, 2019		 N/A 2016,
2017
Chevrolet Equinox 2005, 2006,
2007, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2014,
2016, 2017,
2020, 2021		 2008,
2022		 2013,
2018,
2019
Chevrolet Impala 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003,
2008, 2012,
2013, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2020, 2021,
2022		 2004,
2005,
2007,
2009,
2010,
2011		 2006
Chevrolet Malibu 2000, 2001,
2002, 2004,
2005, 2006,
2007, 2008,
2009, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2019, 2020,
2021		 2014 2018
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2000, 2001,
2002, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2020, 2021		 2005,
2006		 2003,
2004
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2000, 2002,
2003		 N/A 2004
Chevrolet Sonic 2012, 2015,
2016		 2014 2013,
2017
Chevrolet Suburban 2002, 2008,
2009, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2019, 2022		 2004,
2006		 2003,
2005
Chevrolet Tahoe 2001, 2002,
2005, 2006,
2007, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2018		 2003 2004
Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006 N/A 2022
Chevrolet Traverse 2010, 2011,
2013, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018		 2009,
2012		 2014

Chrysler P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Chrysler Town & Country 2008, 2012 N/A N/A

Dodge P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Dodge Charger 2012 2014,
2016		 N/A
Dodge Durango 2014, 2015,
2017		 N/A N/A
Dodge Grand Caravan 2007, 2008,
2009, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016,
2017, 2018,
2019		 N/A 2010,
2011
Dodge Ram 1500^ 2000, 2001,
2006		 N/A N/A

Ford P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Ford Escape 2008, 2010,
2014, 2017		 N/A N/A
Ford F-250 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007,
2009, 2010,
2015		 2008 N/A
Ford F-350 2003, 2004,
2006, 2009,
2010, 2013		 N/A 2008
Ford Fiesta 2007, 2009,
2010, 2016,
2017		 2011,
2013 		 2012
Ford Focus 2002, 2005,
2006, 2008,
2012		 N/A N/A
Ford Fusion 2012 2009 N/A
Ford Mustang 2000, 2006 N/A N/A
Ford Ranger 2008 2012, 2013,
2015		 N/A

GMC P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
GMC Acadia 2007, 2008,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016,
2021		 2009,
2011,
2012		 2010
GMC Envoy 2005, 2006,
2008		 N/A 2007
GMC Sierra 2000, 2001,
2002, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2020, 2021,
2022		 2003,
2004,
2006		 2005
GMC Terrain 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2018,
2019, 2020,
2021		 N/A N/A
GMC Yukon 2001, 2002,
2006, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2019		 2003,
2004		 2005

Honda P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Honda Pilot 2010, 2011,
2013, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018		 2009,
2012		 2014

Infiniti P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Infiniti G35 2003, 2005,
2007, 2008		 N/A N/A

Jeep P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007, 2008,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015		 N/A N/A
Jeep Liberty 2003, 2005,
2006		 N/A N/A
Jeep Wrangler 2005,
2011		 N/A 2012

Kia P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Kia Rondo N/A N/A 2007

Lexus P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Lexus IS 250 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2015		 2006,
2008		 2007

 

Lincoln P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Lincoln Navigator N/A N/A 2011

Mini P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Mini Cooper 2008, 2009,
2014, 2015		 N/A N/A

Nissan P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Nissan Altima 2000, 2001,
2002, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2020, 2021		 2004,
2005,
2006		 2003
Nissan Frontier 2004, 2006,
2008, 2010,
2013, 2014,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2020		 N/A 2011,
2012,
2015
Nissan Maxima 2002, 2004,
2006, 2008,
2009, 2010,
2013, 2014,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2020		 N/A 2011,
2012
Nissan Murano 2010, 2013,
2015, 2016,
2017, 2018,
2019, 2020		 2009,
2012,
2014		 2011
Nissan Pathfinder 2006, 2008,
2010, 2016,
2018, 2020		 2012,
2013,
2015,
2017,
2019		 2011,
2014
Nissan Rogue 2008, 2009,
2010, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2018,
2019, 2020,
2021		 2017 2011,
2012
Nissan Sentra 2005, 2008,
2009, 2010,
2017, 2018,
2019, 2020,
2021, 2022		 2011,
2012,
2014,
2016		 2013,
2015
Nissan Titan 2010, 2011,
2015, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2021		 2013,
2014		 2012
Nissan Versa 2009, 2010,
2011, 2013,
2014, 2016,
2017, 2019,
2021		 2018 2012,
2015,
2020
Nissan Xterra 2002, 2003,
2007, 2008,
2009, 2010,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015		 N/A 2011

Pontiac P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Pontiac G6 2005, 2010 2006,
2007,
2009		 2008
Pontiac Grand Prix 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003,
2004, 2006,
2007, 2008		 2005 N/A

Ram P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Ram 1500^ 2011, 2012,
2014, 2015		 N/A N/A

Scion P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Scion tC 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016		 2007 2008

Subaru P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Subaru Forester 2001, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2013, 2014		 N/A N/A
Subaru Impreza 2008, 2010,
2011, 2017		 N/A N/A
Subaru Legacy 2007, 2008,
2009		 N/A N/A
Subaru Outback 2005, 2008,
2009, 2010,
2011		 N/A N/A

Toyota P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Toyota 4Runner 2003, 2004,
2005, 2006,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011		 2000,
2002		 2007,
2013
Toyota Avalon 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004,
2007, 2010,
2011, 2013		 2006 2008
Toyota Corolla 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003,
2004, 2005,
2006, 2007,
2010, 2011,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019,
2020, 2021,
2022		 2008,
2009		 2012,
2013
Toyota Highlander 2001, 2003,
2009, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2020,
2021		 2002 2004,
2008
Toyota Prius 2005, 2007,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2017		 2009,
2011,
2015		 2008,
2010
Toyota RAV4 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004,
2005, 2008,
2009, 2013,
2014, 2015,
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019		 2006,
2011		 2007,
2010
Toyota Sequoia 2001, 2002,
2004, 2007,
2008, 2011,
2012		 2005,
2006		 2003
Toyota Sienna 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003,
2004, 2005,
2006, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016,
2017, 2018,
2020		 2008 2007,
2009
Toyota Tacoma 2000, 2005,
2006, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016,
2017, 2019,
2020, 2021		 2002,
2003,
2004,
2009,
2010,
2011,
2018		 2007,
2008
Toyota Tundra 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003,
2005, 2006,
2009, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016,
2017, 2018,
2019, 2020		 2007 2008

Volkswagen P0101 Occurrence

Make + Model Low Moderate High
Volkswagen CC 2013, 2015 2009 2010,
2011,
2012
Volkswagen Jetta 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003,
2006, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015		 2004,
2005		 N/A
Volkswagen Passat 2003, 2006,
2007, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2015,
2017, 2018,
2020		 2004,
2008,
2009,
2014		 2005
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015, 2017,
2018, 2020		 2010,
2011,
2012,
2013,
2014,
2016		 2009

^ Beginning with the 2010 model year, Ram was spun off from Dodge and became a separate brand. Ram-branded trucks are often referred to as Dodges, although this is technically not correct

Source: 

Data was collected from installed FIXD sensors in vehicles from the 2000-2023 model years.

David Goldberg

Dave Goldberg is an automotive journalist and lifelong car fanatic. He writes for numerous enthusiast and business outlets and is an ongoing contributor to HotCars.com, one of the most popular car culture websites. When he’s not writing or driving, Dave is either under a hood or asleep. His credentials include a BA in Journalism from The George Washington University.

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Dave Goldberg is an automotive journalist and lifelong car fanatic. He writes for numerous enthusiast and business outlets and is an ongoing contributor to HotCars.com, one of the most popular car culture websites. When he’s not writing or driving, Dave is either under a hood or asleep. His credentials include a BA in Journalism from The George Washington University.

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