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

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1997 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #46

Jun 032003

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

I am exactly in the same situation as complaint number 566928. SRS light came on one day and stayed on, so I took the car to the dealer and reset the system. With in 2 weeks, SRS light came back on stayed on again. I brought it back to the Honda dealer and was told the SRS control unit was defective and it costs $825.50 at owner's expense. It wasn't simply fair and I am not happy to pay for this. It is nothing that I did wrong, simply one of their safety features was defective. Since there was another case exist on this. It needs to be investigated and may need to recall this. If the SRS system become defective, it is very dangerous and Honda should be responsible for the repair.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #45

Jul 112003

(reported on)

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the air bags will not deploy without a new computer system.

- Pleasant View, TN, USA

problem #44

Mar 042003

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
The SRS dash lights came on and stayed on.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #43

Oct 252002

Accord

  • miles

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

SRS light came on and has stayed on. Dealer advised that warranty is expired and bring it in to have them diagnose the problem cost $75. More than likely $500 - $600 to correct. I advised that I read an article where in most cased the bushings counld be cleaned and replaced at a charge of $50 - $75. Service clerk claims not to have ever heard that. I have read, on your web site, many complaints of this malfunction on many Honda's.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #42

Aug 152000

Accord

  • miles
When vehichle started the SRS light did not go off. Took it in and they reset it, but said that there was a defect in the part. Light came back one day when the car was started after about two weeks. I have a problem with having to pay to replace a defective part. The drivers manual says that the air bags do not need to be serviced until the vehicle is ten years old.

- Fort Riley, KS, USA

problem #41

Sep 052002

Accord

  • miles
The SRS control unit had failed and was replaced.

- Grass Valley, CA, USA

problem #40

Jan 011998

Accord

  • miles

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

Approximately one year after the purchase of the vehicle, the SRS light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership where the light was turned off and adjusted. The light illuminated again but could not be turned off at the dealership. Consumer took the vehicle in for a full inspection and was advised that the air bag system needed replaced. Consumer feels it is not her financial responsibility.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #39

Sep 282002

Accord

  • miles
Consumer states that the air bag sensor light remain on while driving. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified. Nlm

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #38

Jun 012002

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The SRS indicator light appears on the dashboard. Light stays on until vehicle is shut off. Dealership is aware of the problem. While the consumer was driving the SRS light came on due to a faulty air bag system which needed to be repaired. The consumer wanted the repair cost to be covered by extended warranty, but the dealer denied repair under warranty.

- Ferndale, WA, USA

problem #37

Aug 052002

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light was on at all time, dealer replaced driver's airbag.

- Burlington, NJ, USA

problem #36

Aug 042002

Accord

  • miles

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

I took my vehicle in to the dealership to have the SRS light checked out. I was told it was a system unit failure. I was given a price $852.63 to get this repaired. By getting this repaired/replaced I would have a 1 year warranty; but no guarantee that it won't happen again within or after a year. After researching your website (NHTSA), I saw a huge number of complaints on the same matter. I then decided to wait to get it replaced; this is too much money to have it continually replaced. I wanted to know if Honda will be sending out a recall. Or is this a lost cause.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #35

Jul 282002

Accord

  • miles
While driving air bag light stays on. Dealer notified.

- Martinsville, NJ, USA

problem #34

Jul 312002

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
When starting vehicle SRS warning light came on and stayed on. Dealer says a computer chip has to be replaced.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #33

Jul 082002

Accord

  • miles
After starting vehicle air bag sensor light came on and stayed on. Contacted dealer. Had to replace air bag system.

- Michgan City, IN, USA

problem #32

Jun 012002

Accord

  • miles
The airbag control unit failed spontaneously (no accident or tampering) in a very well maintained and relatively new vehicle. Failed control unit means the airbag won't deploy when needed. My complaint concerns Honda's predatory pricing for this component - $580 for the part, more than $700 with dealer installation. This would seem to lead most owners (possibly myself included) to ignore a problem in a critical safety system.

- Greenland, NH, USA

problem #31

Mar 192002

Accord

  • miles
Mechanic told me that the SRS module replacement is a "known problem" and should be recalled.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

May 302002

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Supplemental restraint system indicator light always goes on when we drive the car, which means the system has a problem and we will not be able to benefit from the SRS if there were a crash. The manufacturertold owners to have the SRS checked after 10 years old of the car. My car is only 5 years old and has only 42000 miles on it. I guess the manufacturer should be responsible for this failure.

- Oklahoma, OK, USA

problem #29

Nov 012001

Accord

  • miles
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.

- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

problem #28

Mar 132002

Accord

  • miles
SRS light appeaed on dashboard fourth time without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Alantown, PA, USA

problem #27

Feb 072002

Accord

  • miles
The "SRS" system warning light came on and stayed lit. I took it to my mechanic (a Honda specialist) whose computer testing indicated that the SRS control unit was defective.he stated that he had seen this problem numerous times and suggested I speak to Honda headquarters, which I did. Please note that a friend with the same model car had the same problem with SRS light staying on.having explained the problem and concerns over safety issues, I was told that my warranty had expired and that I must take it to the dealer and pay for this very costly part ($600+), and that they must make diagnosis there for Honda to consider "good will" reimbursement. When I called the service dept., the woman answering the phone said she had the same problem with her Honda and had to have this part replaced! upon bring car into dealership, the diagnosis was confirmed that the SRS control unit needed replacement, as the airbags were not functional. I presented documentation as to my meticulous service record with this vehicle and argued that this part should not fail, not having been a regular use part and certainly should last more than 50,000 miles. They finally agreed to pay half of the part, but not tax or labor. My total expense for the diagnosis and service cost $450. I was quite dissatisfied and attempted to pursue this with Honda America on numerous occasions, expressing my concerns that this seems to be a problematic part in numerous Honda vehicles, from anecdotal accounts, and that I felt this is a real safety issue and one that they should be responsible for. They did not wish to pursue the issue with my mechanic or study the old part to evaluate the defective mechanism. The rep at Honda America said "you didn't have all your maintenance at the dealership" which in my view should not affect this particular part's failure and which disregards the careful and timely service this car has gotten. They simply said, "it's past your warranty period and it is a 5 year old car!".*

- Holliston, MA, USA

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