Chassis, generic

C0061 Lateral Acceleration Sensor

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

C0061 flags the lateral acceleration signal, which the stability module compares with the value expected from steering angle, yaw rate and speed. The code sets when the signal is out of range, frozen, noisy or implausible against the other inertial channels. FCA uses it on the 2022 Jeep Compass as C0061-29, signal invalid, together with C0062-29 and C0063-29; customers see the MIL plus ESC and parking brake warnings, and bulletin 08-007-23 reflashes the ABS module. FCA also lists C0061 in a PCM update for the 2016 Jeep Renegade 2.4 l. Mazda uses the same number in the headlight auto-leveling module: on the 2018 CX-3, C0061:54 means the acceleration sensor's initial position was not learned, typically after transport on a trailer (bulletin 09-012/18).

Likely causes

ABS module software fault (FCA bulletin 08-007-23)
Headlight leveling sensor position not learned after transport (Mazda)
Lateral accelerometer failed or out of range
Sensor cluster loose or shifted on its mount

Symptoms

  • Stability control disabled, ESC warning lamp on
  • MIL on together with ESC and parking brake warnings (FCA)
  • Headlight leveling warning flashes (Mazda)

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€120–900
Time0.6–3 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

inertial sensor cluster

Related codes

C0062C0063C006A

References: static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov, rosap.ntl.bts.gov.