OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0297 Vehicle Overspeed Condition
Vehicle speed exceeded a defined safety threshold. ECU may trigger fuel cut or speed limiter.
Is it safe to drive with P0297?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySpeed limiter triggered (informational)
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Speed Sensor, Speed Limiter
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.