What are the symptoms of P0116?

Symptoms of P0116 include: Check engine light, Inaccurate temperature gauge, Poor fuel economy, Engine overheating.

To fix P0116, you can try: Replace ECT sensor ($50-$150, beginner); Replace thermostat ($100-$300, intermediate); Flush cooling system ($100-$200, intermediate). Based on 51412 owner reports.

How much does it cost to fix P0116?

The average repair cost for P0116 is $906 based on 51412 owner reports. Costs vary depending on the specific repair needed.

P0116High Priority

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem

Category: Powertrain• Fuel and Air Metering

3 articles · 1 makes affected

What is P0116?

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Range/Performance. The ECT sensor readings don't correlate with expected engine temperature changes over time.

Symptoms You May Notice

●Check engine light
●Inaccurate temperature gauge
●Poor fuel economy
●Engine overheating

How to Fix It

●Replace ECT sensor ($50-$150, beginner)
●Replace thermostat ($100-$300, intermediate)
●Flush cooling system ($100-$200, intermediate)

Owner Statistics

Based on 51,412 real owner discussions • 1128 confirmed solutions

Dataset (51,412 records)

$906

Average Repair Cost

Success Rate

13%

DIY Repairs

51,412

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 P0116.

Based on analysis of 6 owner reports where multiple codes appeared together.

Issues by Vehicle

JEEP

2012 Liberty