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?
Help With Your Honda - I recently experianced the same thing and replaced the ignition switch.This did not help me, But might be the answer for you and worth a try.The part is around 60.00 from a local parts store and not difficul to do.5 screws(phillips head) under the steering wheel to remove the steering cover.once removed,their are 2 -8 mm bolts on the top of the steering column near the back that hold the ignition assembly together on the column.once you remove those,look for the switch and you will see 2 or 3 more screws(again phillips head type)remove them and pull the switch watching the tabs on either side as not to break anything.insert new switch and reverse order to put back together.I hope i was able to help and good luck.
Driving with no music sucks! This electrical malfunction happens when I'm driving the radio and clock will short out then I have to re-program everything. I start my car and I have to re-program. This happens way too much for me! I know somewhere around 1999 there was a recall for the wiring harness....has it malfunctioned again???????????hhhhmmm
The dashboard controls are flickering often (radio goes out, needles flicker). looks like some loose connection but not sure. Did anyone got the solution for this?
- Aj S.,
Durham, NC, US
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i have honda accord 1997 which i bought for about 3 months ago. i was having some problems mixing or jerking. it is likely the electrical system.
- Ismaila M., Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria