P3497 on HONDA ODYSSEY — Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 2

Q: "What does P3497 mean on a HONDA ODYSSEY?"

"P3497 indicates: Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 2. This is a powertrain code. 10 HONDA ODYSSEY owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P3497 on HONDA ODYSSEY?"

"Based on 10 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Steering,Unknown Or Other,Engine, Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P3497 serious on my HONDA ODYSSEY?"

"Of 10 NHTSA reports for this code on HONDA ODYSSEY, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my HONDA ODYSSEY shows P3497?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P3497 Means on Your HONDA ODYSSEY

P3497 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 2. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

10 HONDA ODYSSEY owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2008-2016. Most reports come from the 2008, 2010 model years. The most commonly reported component is Engine (70.0% of reports).

Real HONDA ODYSSEY Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"Check engine light on, error code p3497. engine burns more oil than normal. honda issued service bulletin 11-033, yet refuse to fix the car at their expense. i get the usual run around of "add more oil every now and again."

— 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY owner · ENGINE · Filed 04/01/2017

"Check engine light came on. dtcs p3400 and p3497 read. no oil on the dipstick. took it to sussman honda where they stated that the fix is to replace the rear rocker. i pointed them to tsb 11-033 but they said it didn't apply to my car. called american honda co. and they said the same thing."

— 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY owner · ENGINE · Filed 06/23/2015

"Early 2011 after having some recall repairs done in the past like the brakes, leaking from the moon roof and the power steering problems, started noticing the engine light coming out for 1-2 days and then the oil light, checked oil level and refill was done but didn't notice any leaking."

— 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY owner · STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE · Filed 03/02/2011

"Engine is burning excessive amounts of oil resulting in a p3497 obd ii fault code. low oil pressure light does not turn on, even though the engine burned over 2 quarts of oil. became aware of issue when check engine light turned on. added 2 quarts of oil, then obtained an oil change the next day."

— 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY owner · ENGINE · Filed 04/21/2018

"Variable cylinder management switches on and off and causes excessive oil consumption. oil light comes on and codes p3400 and p3497 show on the reader."

— 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY owner · ENGINE · Filed 12/29/2017

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

3

'08

2

'09

3

'10

1

'12

1

'16

Common Causes on HONDA ODYSSEY

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 70%

STEERING,UNKNOWN or OTHER,ENGINE 10%

POWER TRAIN 10%

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P3497 mean on a HONDA ODYSSEY? ▾

P3497 indicates: Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 2. This is a powertrain code. 10 HONDA ODYSSEY owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P3497 on HONDA ODYSSEY? ▾

Based on 10 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Steering,Unknown Or Other,Engine, Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P3497 serious on my HONDA ODYSSEY? ▾

Of 10 NHTSA reports for this code on HONDA ODYSSEY, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my HONDA ODYSSEY shows P3497? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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