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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,636 miles
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One month ago I had one tire fail because of a defective dill tire stem. Today (7/25/08) I had two tire stems fail at separate times while on the highway ruining both tires which were only 1 year old and in very good condition. While changing my tires the maintenance man tested the fourth tire and with slight finger pressure the stem broke.
I purchased this 1997 Honda Accord from my mom (she was the only owner) it only had 18,000 miles at the time. Currently the auto has a little more than 40,000 and there is noticable tire wear and the brakes make a strange clicking noise when braking.
While driving front end becomes erratic with movement from left to right, also, vibrates in the front end of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated stated that problem were hankook tires.
While driving, right front Firestone tire blewout, causing damage to the fender and bumper, Firestone affinity touring T1 P185/65R15, claim 01-6215-223.
While driving, right front Firestone tire blewout, causing damage to the fender and bumper, Firestone affinity touring T1 P185/65R15, claim 01-6215-223.
- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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Tires have developed cracks in sidewall. Lf tire blew out when large portion of sidewall became detached from inner cords. Tire pressure checked at 34psi shortly before incident. No apparent damage to tire from road debris, etc. Which might explain fai (dot number: M3nx83ax50 tiresize: 185/65R15)
Peoo 020; attendant at garage noticed that there was a cracking all around sidewall. Left front tire was showing more wear. All tires were showing signs of cracking. Bridgestone, potenza, RE92 1856515, there were no injuries. Cracking was on inside and cord failure was visible on both front tires.
Tires have been defective since car was purchased. Put air in the tires and they are not balanced. Dealer contacted, and stated vehicle needs replacement tires, warranty stills exists.
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- Little Rock, AR, USA