P3497 on HONDA ACCORD
What P3497 Means on Your HONDA ACCORD
Real HONDA ACCORD Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Brakes: ABS system has been feeling funny for some months. Engine: Consistent P3497 Code which has turned into a check light ON."
"The check engine light kept coming up with the maintenance light and the oil level kept dropping.i took it to autozone and i got these coded p3497 and p3400. i did a research myself and found out that there was a recall on this issue as stated in honda's bulletin 11-033."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P3497 on HONDA ACCORD
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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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.
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