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?
Accord EX 2.4L, Automatic transmission, with 158,000 miles, Check Engine Light came on. I went to the Honda Dealer and they replaced a O2 Sensor cost me 400.00. Light came on again after driving for a few days, returned to Honda they said have to replace the EGR valve -$330 +$100. I did not have work done. Went to independent mechanic (diagnosis lean fuel mixture) so he replaced the fuel filter and checked vacuum-cost $250. Light went on again after a few days again report is lean fuel. Told that there was another O2 sensor (after the catalytic converter) that can do this. What should I do next. Should I live with this light?
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Accord EX 2.4L, Automatic transmission, with 158,000 miles, Check Engine Light came on. I went to the Honda Dealer and they replaced a O2 Sensor cost me 400.00. Light came on again after driving for a few days, returned to Honda they said have to replace the EGR valve -$330 +$100. I did not have work done. Went to independent mechanic (diagnosis lean fuel mixture) so he replaced the fuel filter and checked vacuum-cost $250. Light went on again after a few days again report is lean fuel. Told that there was another O2 sensor (after the catalytic converter) that can do this. What should I do next. Should I live with this light?
- Joseph B., Andover, MA, US