CarComplaints.com Notes: 1997 is the last model year in the 5th generation of Accord. Which means it's also the last model year before problems like widespread transmission failure, subframe rust and peeling paint took over.
Does the 1997 have problems? Sure it does. Any car this old will. Some owners say their engine started to cut out around 147,000 miles. That's still not bad, and getting to 200,000+ miles isn't out of the question.
Does anyone believe a newer Accord will reach 200,000 miles?
4.9
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,500 miles
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Clearcoat and paint separation systematic defect with certain Honda painted with green paint. My Honda is a 1997 Honda 4-door Accord LX with approximately 41,800 miles. The clear coat and paint have separated on certain areas of the Honda to include the hood and right side door. The Honda dealer, ed voyles Honda, marietta, Georgia, paint manager acknowledges that Honda has had a persistent problem with this color of green paint which is widespread to other Honda vehicles also. There are numerous complaints researching the website under "defective Honda automobile paint." Honda acknowledges this widespread problem but fails to remedy the problem by repainting the vehicles. Therefore, Honda will not repaint this systematic defect in so many Honda painted green.
Consumer noticed water on the floor over the level of the carpet behind the driver's seat, has taken to dealer several times but they can't find the leak.
- Norristown, PA, USA
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- Marietta, GA, USA