P0161Medium Priority
O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
Category: Powertrain• Fuel and Air Metering
9 articles · 3 makes affected
Most Effective Fixes
Based on 12 owner reports. Success rates show how often each fix resolved the issue.
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Owner Statistics
Based on 37,913 real owner discussions • 1158 confirmed solutions
$1,953
Average Repair Cost
3%
Success Rate
24%
DIY Repairs
37,913
Data Sources
About This Data
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Frequently Appears With
These codes often appear together in owner reports. Check these if you see P0161.
Based on analysis of 6 owner reports where multiple codes appeared together.
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