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?
2.8
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,701 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.
Consumer received a recall notice on faulty ignition switch. Consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment to have the recall service done, but the dealer told him that he will be charged for the labor because his vehicle had an aftermarket alarm system.
Consumer states that Honda manufacturer is refusing to do any recall on vehicle cause vehicle was made in Canada, and the Honda Canada is refusing to do any recall on vehcile cause vehicle is no longer in Canada. Also per Honda usa vehicle is registered in Canada. Nlm
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall 02V120000 ignition switch repairs. Dealer advised consumer that she would have to wait until car has 50000 miles before they would do repairs.
NHTSA recall 02V120000 concerning ignition switch failure. Gwinnette place Honda, ga; parts are on back order, and dealership doesn't know when parts are coming in. Dealership told consumer to go try another location, with lack of concern for referrals.
Erratic performance is accurring in this vehicle with lights coming on without switch being on. Also, owner notices other failures. He was told that vehicle was not part of the recall 02V120000 concerning ignition switch.
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- Irving, CA, USA