P3497 — Cylinder deactivation system (bank 2) — Honda VCM, GM AFM/DFM, Chrysler MDS

Code P3497 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Cylinder deactivation system (bank 2) — Honda VCM, GM AFM/DFM, Chrysler MDS.

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In our record, P3497 is reported only on Honda vehicles , against engine and powertrain failure patterns , across 2008–2016 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P3497 across 8 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P3497 8 patterns

2016 Honda Odyssey

engine — Piston Ring Deterioration & Oil Consumption

2012 Honda Odyssey

powertrain — Loss of engine power and hesitation on acceleration

2011 Honda Pilot

engine — Excessive oil consumption and spark plug fouling

2010 Honda Odyssey

engine — Excessive oil consumption and cylinder misfires

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

engine — Cylinder misfire from oil-fouled spark plugs

2009 Honda Odyssey

engine — Excessive oil consumption with fouled spark plugs and misfires

2009 Honda Pilot

powertrain — Excessive oil consumption

2008 Honda Odyssey

engine — Excessive Oil Consumption / Burning

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →