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?
2.6
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,857 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.
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch in place without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key disengaged while in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I had filed a report with the bar about a seat belt on the driver side of my Honda Accord starting to frey and they had spoke with Honda in poway ca and they will not cover the seat belt because it is not broken. To me it seems like a safety issue because if I am involved in an accident will the seat belt be working 100%? there are tear marks on the belt were it clicks to the belt buckle and I feel this is not safe. I feel Honda should cover this.
One of the seat belt at the back doesnt retract. Its just dangling. I have hardly used this seat belt however when used sparingly the seat belt got stuck didnt retract.
Front and rear shoulder belts fail to properly retract, causing inadequate protection when belts are needed. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. The rear seat belt is not usable at all and the driver seat belt does not retract properly.
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- Louisville, KY, USA