AI DamageC1963 code in owner complaints
Code C1963 is named in 21 US owner complaints. Models: 4, model years 2009–2012.
There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.
What the code means
This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.
How to read C1963: the letter C means chassis (brakes, ABS, steering, suspension); the second digit 1 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 963 identify the specific fault.
Electric power steering, steering angle sensor and steering column codes. After a front wheel impact the steering angle sensor often needs calibration, and a bent rack or tie rod produces errors scanners describe as invalid data.
Key figures
- Complaints with this code
- 21
- Models
- 4
- Model years
- 2009–2012
Which models and years
Models whose owners name this code (4). Years link to the model year problems page.
Components named together with the code
Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).
Complaints by model year
What to do if an auction car has this code
- Compare steering wheel and wheel positions in photos: an off-center wheel with straight tires points to a bent tie rod or rack.
- After front suspension repair, budget steering angle sensor calibration and an alignment.
What owners report
Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.
The vehicle was not repaired. The contact's stepfather used a handheld scanner to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved DTC: C1963-20 and C1511. The vehicle remained at the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Yes. Mil's include but not limited to: B10F1:14-0a, P0303:00af, P0316:00-2f, C1963-20, U0428-f0, B1B48:01-8a, U0401:68-08, C1B00:62-0b, U0428:20, C1278:20 and B1596:20.
The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who retrieved fault code: C1277-20 and C1963-20. The contact was informed that the steering angle sensor signal and stability control and higher warning system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Related codes
Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.