Is Your Vehicle Compatible?
Cobra's 2.5A OBD-II to Micro-USB power adapter is designed to work with an industry standard On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) port available on most vehicles sold in North America. The majority of our customers have a great experience with this adapter.
Occasionally we learn of a compatibility issue affecting specific vehicles. Here is a short list of vehicle models known to have compatibility issues:
Make | Model | Year | Observed Behavior |
BMW | 5 Series | 2013 | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Buick | Regal | 2015 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Dodge | Charger | 2015 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Dodge | Journey | 2014 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Ford | Explorer | 2020 | Issues with anti-theft immobilizer |
Ford | Fusion Platinum Hybrid | 2018 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Honda | CR-V | 2018 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Jeep | Gladiator | 2020 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Jeep | Liberty | 2011 | Triggers "Limp Home" mode |
Mercedes | GLE 450 | 2021 | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Mercedes | C300 | 2021 | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Mercedes | GLC 300 | 2022 | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Mercedes | GLE 350 | 2022 | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Mercedes | EQS | 2022 - Present | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Mercedes | GLC 43 | 2021 | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Mercedes | GLS | 2020 | When turned off, vehicle may disable OBD-II power |
Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2023 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Tesla | Model 3 | 2017 - Present | Does not have an OBD-II port |
Tesla | Model Y | 2020 - Present | Does not have an OBD-II port |
Toyota | Prius Plug-in | 2012 - 2015 | Incompatible resting voltage |
Toyota | Venza Hybrid | 2021 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |
Subaru | Legacy | 2020 | Engine errors displayed on dashboard |