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?

3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 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.

1997 Honda Accord body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1997 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 122012

Accord

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Clear coat peeling away from paint on hood roof trunk and doors.

- Hempstead, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 012005

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Faulty paint, clear coat coming off therefore leading to spots with fading paint.

- Rincon, GA, USA

problem #1

Jun 251999

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Size of the sun visor is inadequate and does not cover enough to block sun. Mjs

- Dundee, IL, USA

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