P3400 on HONDA ODYSSEY
What P3400 Means on Your HONDA ODYSSEY
Real HONDA ODYSSEY Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"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."
"The engine light came on while driving the vehicle. took the vehicle to a mechanic who said the vehicle had an error code of p3400 and to immediately fill it with oil and take it to honda dealer. did that and discovered class action lawsuit covered repair."
"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."
"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."
"Engine light and using oil. codes p3497 and p3400. engine oil pump outputs high oil pressure causing cylinder pause mode. vehicle in motion. same problem as service bulletin 13-055 with 2013 odyssey."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P3400 on HONDA ODYSSEY
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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