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?
3.8
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,333 miles
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So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
1997 Honda Accord ex failed ABS modulator. It seems there are several complaints of this part being a high failure item. Honda just sits back and charges 1300 dollars to replace a safety item. Please Honda make this a recall and start taking care of your customers.
When engine is started I hear a noise coming from the ABS modulator. The noise repeatedly occurs approx every 2-3 minutes. After approx 5 miles of driving the ABS light comes on. I went to the dealership and they said that 2 parts needed to be changed, the modulator and ?. the cost of repair was 1200 with a dealer discount.
I purchased this 1997 Honda Accord from my mom (she was the only owner) it only had 18,000 miles at the time. Currently the auto has a little more than 40,000 and there is noticable tire wear and the brakes make a strange clicking noise when braking.
- Reston, VA, USA
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