# \#catalytic-converters **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/catalytic-converters/468.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2014 Kia Sportage - CEL says Catalytic converter, but I don't believe it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118)
**Author:** [@jrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118 "2025-02-18T00:11:11Z")
check light on and code shows catalytic converter but car displays none of the symptoms associated with that. what else could it be? --- ## [Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007 - Sulphur Smell from exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-hybrid-2007-sulphur-smell-from-exhaust/198650)
**Author:** [@v.bawks\_192444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/v.bawks_192444)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-hybrid-2007-sulphur-smell-from-exhaust/198650 "2025-01-10T15:22:09Z")
Recently noticed a distinct sulphur smell coming from my exhaust pipe when my Hybrid Toyota Camry 2007 is idling/driving. I’m not getting any check engine light, not a noticeable decline in acceleration and fuel economy … --- ## [Toyota Highlander 2006 - repair or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-2006-repair-or-sell/169494)
**Author:** [@josh\_has\_a\_car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh_has_a_car)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-2006-repair-or-sell/169494 "2024-12-08T19:30:33Z")
I’m faced with the age-old question about whether to continue repairing a car or sell it and buy something else. I would greatly appreciate you thoughts and opinions! In April 2019 I purchased a used 2006 Toyota Highlan… --- ## [Fix or junk my daily commuter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-junk-my-daily-commuter/196187)
**Author:** [@jpittman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpittman2)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-junk-my-daily-commuter/196187 "2024-10-08T08:04:57Z")
Just got my 2010 Corolla inspected. Found it needs a new cat ($2000). Car has 220k on it. New struts (as of 12/23). Does have some oil leakage around the valve cover gasket. Over the past 2 years, I’ve spent about $… --- ## [2011 2.5L 4Cyl Rav4 P0420 - At a loss for ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-2-5l-4cyl-rav4-p0420-at-a-loss-for-ideas/193353)
**Author:** [@wildlight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildlight)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-2-5l-4cyl-rav4-p0420-at-a-loss-for-ideas/193353 "2023-11-24T12:46:06Z")
Hello everyone. This problem has a long history and I’ve pretty much exhuasted all ideas on how to resolve it. In November of 2022, my car starting misfiring on the highway. After the spark plugs were replaced (apparent… --- ## [2012 Chevy Cruze turbo and catalytic converter bad again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-cruze-turbo-and-catalytic-converter-bad-again/185477)
**Author:** [@Cwalther1313\_178047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cwalther1313_178047)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-cruze-turbo-and-catalytic-converter-bad-again/185477 "2022-07-29T12:15:32Z")
I’m in need of some advice for my Chevy Cruze. Bought it less than 6 months ago. The turbo and catalytic converter were replaced at 138K miles before I bought it. Now at 148K miles, I’m getting the following engine cod… --- ## [P0420, P0300, P0302, P0303 Honda CRV 2002 - recently replaced generic catalytic converter and now having troubles starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-p0300-p0302-p0303-honda-crv-2002-recently-replaced-generic-catalytic-converter-and-now-having-troubles-starting/181011)
**Author:** [@sunlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunlover)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-p0300-p0302-p0303-honda-crv-2002-recently-replaced-generic-catalytic-converter-and-now-having-troubles-starting/181011 "2022-03-15T16:20:45Z")
I purchased my car about 1.5 years ago in Costa Rica and have had troubles with it since the first time I started it. I would really love to get to the root of this and fix it once and for all, so any help is greatly ap… --- ## [Catalytic convertor below thresold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-convertor-below-thresold/182207)
**Author:** [@Ankurpatel113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ankurpatel113)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-convertor-below-thresold/182207 "2022-02-02T21:15:11Z")
Hi everyone, My 2014 VW passat 3.6L has 133KMs. I have been driving this car with regular 87 gas from last 3 years (premium gas is recommended for the car thou) dumb of me🤦‍♂️ I have got engine light many times but go… --- ## [2011 Nissan Sentra p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920)
**Author:** [@mkluza98\_177643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkluza98_177643)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920 "2021-10-17T05:08:01Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra. It has had the following codes for 1.5 to 2years. Primary DTC P0420 Secondary DTC P0430 Catalytic converter below threshold bank 1 I feel no loss in power. It idles a little rough but not… --- ## [Catalytic Converter Damaged By Shop — But Customer Pays?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-damaged-by-shop-but-customer-pays/175728)
**Author:** [@carsleuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsleuth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-damaged-by-shop-but-customer-pays/175728 "2021-03-20T04:19:16Z")
Does a consumer have a right to influence whether a catalytic converter on a car over 10 years of age is repaired vs. replaced? The car is a 2004 Subaru Outback but the catalytic converter in question is under five years… --- ## [Repair for almost-but-not-stolen catalytic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-for-almost-but-not-stolen-catalytic/175386)
**Author:** [@asant2\_174225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asant2_174225)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-for-almost-but-not-stolen-catalytic/175386 "2021-02-28T02:21:33Z")
The bad guys were spooked off before they could finish the job on my 2002, 260k mi CRV. So my (replaced only a few years ago) catalytic is still there, but there’s a nice clean cut in the pipe behind it. Of course, I j… --- ## [MAF sensor code P0101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-code-p0101/175080)
**Author:** [@wael1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wael1988)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-code-p0101/175080 "2021-02-17T02:00:27Z")
Hey everyone My name is Wael and Im from Sweden. our mechanics suck and they charge so much money and fail to repair. let me tell you my long short story. I purchased a car last summer called KIA Venga. I used the car … --- ## ['89 Ford E-150 Van Stalling Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068)
**Author:** [@mgrharry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgrharry)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068 "2021-01-19T05:21:37Z")
I've got a 1989 Ford E-150 conversion van has developed a stalling problem. It has a V8 5.0 engine. When the problem first occurred I felt the engine stutter and pulled off the road and as I rolled to a stop it stalled o… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Traverse - Cat issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-traverse-cat-issues/173368)
**Author:** [@bpeiffer26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bpeiffer26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-traverse-cat-issues/173368 "2020-12-18T03:28:40Z")
just sent my 2017 traverse to the shop to replace the catalytic converter. it only has 37,000 miles on it. they also said the power steering hose is leaking and causing my o2 sensor to go out and will ruin catalytic conv… --- ## [2005 Toyota Sienna - Help with Cat recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-help-with-cat-recall/170014)
**Author:** [@fran03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fran03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-help-with-cat-recall/170014 "2020-09-16T00:13:40Z")
I am having problems passing the smog test the mechanic states that the Toyota sienna 2005 has a recall for the catalytic convertors. where can I get more information. I sienna has low miles. --- ## [URGENT, PLEASE HELP! New driver and new car owner. I don't know what to do Nissan Versa S 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-please-help-new-driver-and-new-car-owner-i-dont-know-what-to-do-nissan-versa-s-2009/169036)
**Author:** [@newcarowner2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newcarowner2020)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-please-help-new-driver-and-new-car-owner-i-dont-know-what-to-do-nissan-versa-s-2009/169036 "2020-08-23T20:39:55Z")
Hello, I have a 2009 Nissan Versa S. It is my first car and it is suddenly having problems. It was fine one day and then yesterday, I tried to drive it and the steering wheel was tight and the pedals (accelerator and bre… --- ## [Loss of Power in a 2002 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-in-a-2002-forester/46857)
**Author:** [@cydnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cydnes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-in-a-2002-forester/46857 "2019-11-05T13:30:37Z")
I have a 2002 Subaru Forester that has recently been losing power upon acceleration--especially when starting at the bottom of a hill. Trouble escalated when I started to experience a complete loss of power where I'd hav… --- ## [Loss of power when accelerating uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-when-accelerating-uphill/141245)
**Author:** [@Gerardo\_Hernandez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerardo_Hernandez)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-when-accelerating-uphill/141245 "2019-05-30T17:16:14Z")
I have a 2008 pontiac G6 2.4 with roughly 155k miles on it, i noticed 2 things i have to release gas pedal for car to shift gears, i also noticed about a week ago that the acceleration is slowing down it doesnt acceler… --- ## [$4K+ for catalytic converter replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4k-for-catalytic-converter-replacement/67888)
**Author:** [@richw46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richw46)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4k-for-catalytic-converter-replacement/67888 "2019-04-01T00:01:26Z")
My brother says the Toyota dealership is quoting him about $4,200 to replace the catalytic converter on his 2001 Tundra SR5 V8. Looking online I see converters for $325 - $500. The dealership really seem out of line on… --- ## [2004 nissan pathfinder catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-catalytic-converter/136333)
**Author:** [@minormalik3\_149360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minormalik3_149360)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-catalytic-converter/136333 "2019-03-12T09:42:51Z")
Hows it going peoples I have a 2004 nissan pathfinder and I have the engine code p0420 I have been told that it is the rear cat in bank 1 but I have also read that the rear cats wont throw codes so im here for clarificat… --- ## ['08 Subaru Saga - Repair or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-subaru-saga-repair-or-sell/135103)
**Author:** [@FriesianCrazy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FriesianCrazy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-subaru-saga-repair-or-sell/135103 "2019-02-24T16:08:33Z")
I have a 2008 Subaru Outback, 104,000 miles. Last fall we brought it into an auto repair chain to have brakes replaced, and since we were at 100k, we had the head gaskets and timing belt done proactively. After we picked… --- ## [Park Avenue Bad CAT? EGR?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-avenue-bad-cat-egr/132397)
**Author:** [@technocyborg12\_146861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/technocyborg12_146861)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-avenue-bad-cat-egr/132397 "2019-01-16T06:27:01Z")
I have an '01 Park Ave that recently hit the 220k milestone. On my way home from work yesterday, I was feeling random hesitation, as on the way to work and to lunch. The car died, and now it won’t start. A bit of backsto… --- ## [Passed Emissions Smog but tech can't find a # on the Cat so it's failed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passed-emissions-smog-but-tech-cant-find-a-on-the-cat-so-its-failed/95860)
**Author:** [@TurquoiseDusk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TurquoiseDusk)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passed-emissions-smog-but-tech-cant-find-a-on-the-cat-so-its-failed/95860 "2018-09-05T15:15:56Z")
Hey all, I have a rare 1995 AWD Supercharged Toyota Previa that I got salvaged in California. I got a bunch of the papers saying it has passed smog every year, once it didn't and they put in a new Cat, in California. I… --- ## [Sell or Keep 07 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-keep-07-nissan-sentra/123680)
**Author:** [@May93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/May93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-keep-07-nissan-sentra/123680 "2018-08-25T19:15:05Z")
Bought an 07 Nissan Sentra for 4,000 6 month in I had to replace the catalytic converter Then 2 months later catalytic converter back fire and ruin my engine Replaced… Engine, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and a … --- ## [1992 Jeep Cherokee catalytic converter cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-cherokee-catalytic-converter-cost/117491)
**Author:** [@James16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-cherokee-catalytic-converter-cost/117491 "2018-05-18T03:09:02Z")
How much does it cost for a 1992 Cherokee Laredo jeep catalytic converter? --- ## [1997 Ford Ranger with cat failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-with-cat-failures/117202)
**Author:** [@FrankBSimpson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankBSimpson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-with-cat-failures/117202 "2018-05-12T07:03:02Z")
I have replaced the catalytic converters in my 1997 Ford Ranger twice now and need to have them replaced again. What causes them to fail and how can I prevent it from happening again? --- ## [2004 Saturn Ion catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690)
**Author:** [@jimmy21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690 "2018-05-03T02:16:36Z")
I need to install Cadillac Converter in my Saturn. It’s a universal kalak converter is it very difficult or what? Do I have to remove the whole? Pipe. --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Corvette with blocked left port catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-corvette-with-blocked-left-port-catalytic-converter/116456)
**Author:** [@Trotman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trotman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-corvette-with-blocked-left-port-catalytic-converter/116456 "2018-04-29T16:12:15Z")
Garage diagnosed that the left port catalytic converter (1 of 2 as rt side performs well) is blocked and should be replaced. Does this hamper the car’s performance, acceleration and speed? Should both be replaced, or j… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra shaking and check engine light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-shaking-and-check-engine-light-flashing/115032)
**Author:** [@Jamie5524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie5524)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-shaking-and-check-engine-light-flashing/115032 "2018-04-05T02:38:22Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. I was driving it today, and while idled at a red light, the car began shaking and my check engine light started flashing. I know that means stop immediately, but it was a few minutes before… --- ## [O2 Downstream Sensor Bad After Catalytic Converter Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-downstream-sensor-bad-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/113735)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Young](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_Young)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-downstream-sensor-bad-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/113735 "2018-03-15T15:29:15Z")
So I had my catalytic converter replaced in my car yesterday and that night my engine light comes on again. I took it to AutoZone to get a free engine light inspection and they say that it is the o2 sensor that’s downstr… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/catalytic-converters/468.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=catalytic-converters)