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?
Check Engine Light came on. I talked to the Honda Dealer and they wanted $1,500 bucks to remove the head, drill out the stud, reinstall new stud, install the exhaust manifold. A friend of mine told me to do business with an independent garage and the repair only cost me 228.00. The O2 Sensor from Honda was going to cost me 400.00 but the repair at the independent repair shop only costs me $228.00 The repair was done right too.
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Check Engine Light came on. I talked to the Honda Dealer and they wanted $1,500 bucks to remove the head, drill out the stud, reinstall new stud, install the exhaust manifold. A friend of mine told me to do business with an independent garage and the repair only cost me 228.00. The O2 Sensor from Honda was going to cost me 400.00 but the repair at the independent repair shop only costs me $228.00 The repair was done right too.
- Matthew O., Austin, TX, US