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?
3.6
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,107 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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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.
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the engine would stall sporadically. No warning lights would illuminate. On occasion, the vehicle would restart immediately and other times, it would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that his VIN was not covered under any recalls and he would have to pay for the repairs. The dealer advised having a diagnostic performed and also replacing the ignition switch. The manufacturer was contacted and also advised that his VIN was not included in any recall and he would be liable for any repairs. The failure mileage was 126,500.
I have had my 1997 Honda Accord LX 4cyl for about 4 years. I have searched this problem just about everywhere, and while I've seen the problem reported in hundreds of Honda owners, I have yet to see a solid solution. Problem: Car shutting off while driving, strong fuel/gas smell when this happens, dash lights shutting off and going black, door locks jumping up and down my car is shutting off while driving - whether I'm on a residential street, or going 75 mph on the highway. I have been blessed not to be hit by another car when this happens. It sometimes starts right back up, but after a few times, it takes about 20 minutes to be able to start. The engine will stir around, but it won't fire up and actually start. Twenty minutes later or so, it starts.. and then we may make it to our destination without stalling again. Oh, and I can't forget the strong scent of fuel in the air when this happens. It started as a sporadic thing that happened whenever I drove long distance (an hour or more) or whenever I was at 1/4 of a tank. More recently, I can hardly drive at all. I tried to leave today, and I didn't make it down the street without the car shutting off twice. The car is not overheating, there's plenty of gas in the tank... yet when I drive, the dash lights go out, the RPM jumps all over the place and finally to 0. the car works fine when the engine is cold (first thing in the morning), but as soon as the engine warms to a normal level, this happens. I've been stranded on the highway more times then I care to admit... by myself, with my children, in 101 degree heat.. etc. What we've done (unsuccessfully): * I already called the dealership, they ran my VIN and said that the recalls have all been taken care of and replaced on my car prior to me purchasing the vehicle. * replaced spark plugs and wires * major tune-up * replaced relay switch * replaced fuel filter.
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While driving above 40mph, the vehicle suddenly temporarily shut off and then back on. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 118000.
The air bag module failed causing the sensor light to stay on. The consumer was concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. The vehicle had an engine oil leak, the dealer replaced the valve cover gasket.
There was an oil leak due to an engine block crack. The consumer states that there was a small porous crack and developed a special bracket to hold the exhaust manifold away from the engine block because the vibration of the manifold exhaust is against the engine caused the crack.
- Huntington Beach, CA, USA
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Design of the oil filter (location) which is over exhaust system and catalytic converter allows oil to be released onto the exhaust system and catalytic converter while changing filter. This results in smoke from burning off of unit.
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- Latrobe, PA, USA