P0012Medium Priority
Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
Category: Powertrain• Fuel and Air Metering
20 articles · 2 makes affected
What is P0012?
Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1). The camshaft timing is more retarded than the ECM commanded. Often related to oil pressure problems, VVT solenoid failure, or timing chain stretch.
Symptoms You May Notice
- ●Check engine light
- ●Poor acceleration
- ●Rough idle
- ●Engine stalling
- ●Increased emissions
How to Fix It
- ●Replace VVT solenoid ($150-$350, intermediate)
- ●Replace timing chain ($600-$1800, professional)
- ●Check and adjust oil level ($0-$50, beginner)
Root Causesfor P0012
Based on 1 owner reports
Confirmed Causes
- 1lack of performance and poor gas mileage(100% of cases)
Owner Statistics
Based on 344,537 real owner discussions • 8880 confirmed solutions
$1,974
Average Repair Cost
3%
Success Rate
26%
DIY Repairs
344,537
Data Sources
About This Data
Statistics are aggregated from real owner discussions on Reddit, automotive forums, and YouTube comments. All data is anonymized and represents actual repair experiences reported by vehicle owners.
Frequently Appears With
These codes often appear together in owner reports. Check these if you see P0012.
Based on analysis of 6 owner reports where multiple codes appeared together.
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