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:
32,667 miles
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The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the air conditioning system was inoperative. A technician stated that there was a short circuit that caused the fuse to blow and the air compressor to fail. Secondly, a representative stated that his vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 98V231000 (electrical system:wiring:front underhood); therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not able to assist. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.
Erratic performance is accurring in this vehicle with lights coming on without switch being on. Also, owner notices other failures. He was told that vehicle was not part of the recall 02V120000 concerning ignition switch.
The fuse box failed causing complete power loss while driving 65 mph, prior to this incident the vehicle had other electrical problems that were probably related to the fuse box failure.
- Riverdale, GA, USA
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