Skip to content
P0300Severity: High

P0300 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire

A misfire was detected across multiple or random cylinders.

What it means

The ECU sees misfires that can't be tied to one cylinder, or across several cylinders. It can be ignition, fuel or compression related and may affect drive safety.

Symptoms

  • Flashing check-engine light
  • Shaking/vibration
  • Loss of power
  • Hard starting

Common causes

  • Worn spark plugs/coils
  • Vacuum leak
  • Weak fuel pressure
  • Clogged injectors
  • Low compression

With AutoMulti

AutoMulti reads this trouble code from your car in seconds, explains it in plain language with AI, lists the likely causes and helps you clear it when appropriate.

on theApp StoreSoonGet it onGoogle PlaySoon

Frequently asked questions

What does trouble code P0300 mean?

P0300 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire. The ECU sees misfires that can't be tied to one cylinder, or across several cylinders. It can be ignition, fuel or compression related and may affect drive safety.

Can I drive with a P0300 code?

This code is high severity. Driving for long can damage the engine; have it checked as soon as possible.

Related codes