The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30- 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and smoke was detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact let the vehicle cool down however experienced the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Pascagoula, ME, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine lost power. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While reversing, there was a loud metallic noise coming from the hood of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and the motor mount fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

My car engine some times used to suddenly shut off and stop abruptly, while slowing or braking. At times, it will start right away after cranking the ignition switch, but, some times, required several tries. Abrupt stopping caused extremely dangerous situation, as the drivers behind had to make very hard stops and narrowly missed hitting rear end of my Honda. Since the problem was occurring intermittently, it was very difficult to diagnose and took almost one year. First my mechanic thought it was caused by defective idling speed control relay, then due to bad ignition related relay, which was replaced, but the fault persisted and stalling became more frequent. Actually, the defect was due to worn or defective ignition switch, which use to shut the engine off while slowing or braking. After replacing the ignition switch approximately one year ago, car has never stalled.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA

Engine stalled suddenly, without warning, while driving on highway. Since first occurrence it has been happening more frequently, sometimes on the highway and sometimes while stopped at traffic lights. Is very difficult to restart.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

While driving on the highway the engine stalled/failed, windshield wipers stopped working and it felt like the ignition switch was the cause of the failure. Headlights were working along with the dash lights. During the stalling period - I pulled over and came to a stop on the highway. Soon there after, the engine came on and I began to drive again. This happened twice during a 30 minute ride while it was raining. Very dangerous.

- Westford, MA, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly stalled. As the vehicle speed decelerated the contact switched the shifter into the neutral position and restarted the engine and the vehicle operated shifted into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,500.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

- Converse, TX, USA

1997 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle re-built motor failure. The consumer stated the re-built motor he purchased, started knocking and then failed. The establishment where he purchased the motor from, offered him $4,000, when he paid $6,000. They refused to fix or replace the motor. Updated 06/24/13 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired updated 10/17/13

- Fortson, GA, USA