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?
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 8
Average Mileage:
17,622 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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.
SRS light illuminated, dealer cleared the fault code, however informed the consumer that the air bags may or may not deploy in an accident, manufacturer declined to make any necessary corrections to insure that the air bags will work properly.
While operating vehicle airbag light illuminated on dashboard, it has been a reoccurring problem. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer performed diagnostic testing, but could not remedy problem. Manufacturer was contacted.
- Lancaster, PA, USA
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SRS dash board light is 'on' and will not turn-off. This is the second time that this has happened. The F dealer repaired it for free because the car was still under warrenty. When I approached the dealer about the second failure I was told that they only warrenty the repair for one year - this failure occurred after the one year warrenty expired. Given the number of registered complaints with NHTSA about this problem Honda should be forced to repair the problem free of charge.
Airbag light came on in Jan 2001, was reset by dealer. On 9 July 2001, airbag light came on again. Consumer has appointment to take vehicle back to dealer.
Consumer states air bag warning light (SRS) came on and stayed on, vehicle was taken in to dealership to be inspected and consumer was advised by mechanic that there had been an internal failure to the air bag system and if an accident was to occur the air bags would not deploy, mechanic also advised consumer that there was a national back order for the needed part, and was not sure when part would be available.
While traveling with out any indication air bag indication light would stay on throughout travel. Dealer has been contacted. Technician stated air bags not working.
"SRS" light on her dashboard is coming on and will not go off. This problem was fixed by dealership in November of 2000, and has reoccurred on March 12, 2001. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Airbag warning light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has repaired vehicle. The manufacturer reimbursed the repair cost paid by the consumer.
SRS airbag light came on panel. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. She needs a SRS control unit, and dealership doesn't have them in stock. Water has gooten inside of radio. Drainage coming from air conditioner leakage. Dealership is aware of problem. The consumer believes possibly the water corroded SRS computer module as the result of faulty water drainage which should have been the responsibility of the dealer or manufacturer.
SRS light remained on and the dealer indicated it was due to the computer failure. The consumer was concerned that the air bag might not deploy incase of accident as the result of malfunctioning.
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- Lancaster, PA, USA