The Lemon IndexFuel vapor isn't being drawn into the engine the way it should.
Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.
Faulty purge valve. Then: cracked or blocked hose; faulty canister.
Owners named P0441 in 39 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Toyota Camry.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0441, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2012 Jeep Wrangler · 2018 Honda CR-V · 2019 Honda Pilot
The details
What P0441 means
Fuel vapor isn't being drawn into the engine the way it should.
Can I drive with P0441?
Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.
28% of the owner complaints that name P0441 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0441
- Faulty purge valve
- Cracked or blocked hose
- Faulty canister
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 28% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 13% of complaints
- Transmission slips or shifts hard: 10% of complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 10% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0441 most
2012 Jeep Wrangler (2), 2018 Honda CR-V (2), 2019 Honda Pilot (2).
Related codes
P0440 P0442 P0443 P0445 P0446 P0448 P0449 P043F
Quick answers
What does P0441 mean?
Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge Flow. Fuel vapor isn't being drawn into the engine the way it should.
Can I drive with P0441?
Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.
What causes P0441?
Faulty purge valve; Cracked or blocked hose; Faulty canister.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0441. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.