Top Makes and Models with DTC P0440

Driving with code P0440—Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction is acceptable for a short period, but repairs are needed soon to restore normal operating conditions and avoid expensive damage. Toyota, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Jeep vehicles are most susceptible to P0440-related problems.

David Goldberg
December 3, 2024

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Top 10 Most Affected Makes

Rank	Make	Low	Moderate	High
1	Toyota	Sienna, RAV4, Tundra, Prius	Highlander, Tacoma, Sequoia, Avalon	Camry, Corolla, 4Runner
2	Chevrolet	Malibu, Trailblazer, Avalanche, Suburban, Camaro, Tahoe, Colorado, Equinox, Traverse, Cobalt, Silverado 2500	Impala	N/A
3	Dodge	Dakota	Charger, Grand Caravan	Durango, Ram 1500
4	Ford	F-150, Focus, Fusion, F-250, Escape, Expedition, F-350, Edge, Fiesta, Mustang, Taurus	N/A	N/A
5	Jeep	Liberty	Wrangler	Grand Cherokee
6	Nissan	Frontier, Pathfinder, Maxima, Xterra, Sentra, Murano, Rogue, Titan	N/A	N/A
7	Ram	N/A	1500	N/A
8	GMC	Sierra, Yukon, Acadia	Envoy	N/A
9	Buick	Lacrosse, Enclave	LeSabre	N/A
10	Cadillac	DeVille, CTS, Escalade	N/A	N/A

Code P0440-related issues impact vehicles from a wide array of manufacturers—SUVs, trucks, and passenger cars are all vulnerable. FIXD sensor data reveal that vehicles most likely to experience a P0440 code are:

Below is an expanded look at how a P0440 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 P0440 Code?

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The P0440 code indicates that the vehicle’s computer has detected a general malfunction in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system. Common triggers include system leaks, a faulty gas cap, damaged EVAP lines, defective purge or vent control valves, malfunctioning charcoal canister, or a failed fuel tank pressure sensor.

Read the complete article on P0440 Engine Code | Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) 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 P0440 code independently (and when not to).

Top Models for P0440 Codes

Here’s a look at the makes and models most likely to have P0440 codes, according to FIXD sensor data. The absence of a model year ranking indicates no P0440 code was detected among the analyzed years, insufficient data, or the model wasn’t in production.

Audi

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Audi A4	N/A	N/A	2009, 2013

BMW

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
BMW X5	2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018	2012, 2013	N/A

Buick

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Buick Enclave	2009	N/A	N/A
Buick LaCrosse	2014	N/A	N/A
Buick LeSabre	2005	2002	2001, 2003

Cadillac

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Cadillac Escalade	2002	N/A	N/A
Cadillac CTS	N/A	N/A	2003
Cadillac DeVille	N/A	2001, 2003	2002
Cadillac SRX	2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015	N/A	N/A

Chevrolet

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Chevrolet Avalanche	N/A	N/A	2002
Chevrolet Camaro	N/A	2001, 2002	N/A
Chevrolet Cobalt	2006	N/A	N/A
Chevrolet Colorado	2005, 2011, 2012	N/A	N/A
Chevrolet Cruze	2011, 2014, 2015	2012, 2013	N/A
Chevrolet Equinox	2006, 2012	N/A	N/A
Chevrolet Impala	2001, 2004, 2008, 2011	2002, 2003	2006
Chevrolet Malibu	N/A	2002	2001, 2003
Chevrolet Suburban	2011, 2016	2001, 2002	N/A
Chevrolet Tahoe	2001, 2002	N/A	N/A
Chevrolet Trailblazer	2006, 2022	2002	2003
Chevrolet Traverse	2010, 2013	N/A	N/A

Chrysler

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Chrysler Town & Country	2004, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014	2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010	2007

Dodge

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Dodge Charger	2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021	2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017	2015
Dodge Dakota	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011	N/A	2003, 2004
Dodge Durango	2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2020	2003, 2004, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019	2015
Dodge Grand Caravan	2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015	2007	2002
Dodge Ram 1500^	2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010	2004	2003

Ford

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Ford Edge	2010	N/A	N/A
Ford Escape	2007	N/A	N/A
Ford Expedition	2006	N/A	N/A
Ford F-150	2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022	2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016	2012
Ford F-250	2002	N/A	N/A
Ford F-350	2011	N/A	N/A
Ford Fiesta	2012	N/A	N/A
Ford Focus	2006, 2007, 2008	N/A	N/A
Ford Fusion	2010, 2014, 2020	N/A	N/A
Ford Mustang	2005	N/A	N/A
Ford Taurus	2013	N/A	N/A

GMC

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
GMC Acadia	2008	N/A	N/A
GMC Envoy	2002, 2003	N/A	2004
GMC Sierra	2003, 2008	N/A	2001, 2002
GMC Yukon	2001, 2005	N/A	2009

Honda

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Honda Pilot	2010, 2013	N/A	N/A

Infiniti

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Infiniti G35	2006	N/A	N/A

Jeep

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Jeep Grand Cherokee	2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021	2007, 2016, 2017, 2018	2014, 2015
Jeep Liberty	2002, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008	2004
Jeep Wrangler	2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017	2009, 2010, 2011, 2013	2007, 2008

Lexus

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Lexus IS 250	2008	N/A	N/A
Lexus RX 300	2001, 2002	N/A	N/A

Nissan

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Nissan Frontier	N/A	2001	N/A
Nissan Maxima	2001	N/A	N/A
Nissan Murano	2006, 2009	N/A	N/A
Nissan Pathfinder	2005	2001	N/A
Nissan Rogue	2012	N/A	N/A
Nissan Sentra	2001, 2007, 2014	N/A	N/A
Nissan Titan	2007	N/A	N/A
Nissan Xterra	2001	N/A	N/A

Pontiac

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

Ram

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Ram 1500^	2012, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022	2011, 2014, 2016, 2017	2015

Scion

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Scion tC	2006, 2008, 2011	N/A	N/A

Subaru

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Subaru Forester	2001, 2009	2002	N/A
Subaru Impreza	2001	N/A	N/A
Subaru Legacy	2005	N/A	N/A
Subaru Outback	2014, 2017	N/A	N/A

Toyota

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

Volkswagen

Make + Model	Low	Moderate	High
Volkswagen CC	2009, 2010, 2011, 2013	2012	N/A
Volkswagen Jetta	2001, 2004, 2006	N/A	N/A
Volkswagen Passat	2007	N/A	N/A

^ 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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