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P0497 on HONDA CIVIC

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2012, 2013

What P0497 Means on Your HONDA CIVIC

Real HONDA CIVIC Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"So on 11/6/19 Silko Honda Raynham, MA worked on my car for recall {campaign recall 19-106 6bd00- 2012 civic cold emissions gas reduction) So ever since this update on my computer I had non stop tightening gas cap which has been replaced with dealer cap did not work, and when the gas cap light goes o"

— 2012 HONDA CIVIC owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/06/2019

"Evap system light also comes on at lower temperatures, and sporadically at warmer temperatures. It used to happen only once every couple of weeks, but now it comes on (and eventually turns off again) every day."

— 2013 HONDA CIVIC owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/01/2024

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0497 on HONDA CIVIC

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2013
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 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. 3
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P0497 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026