Major Problems with 1997 Honda Accord Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1997 Honda Accord

1997 Honda Accord AIR BAGS Victims: 8 Mileage: 75500 miles

1997 Honda Accord VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

1997 Honda Accord AIR BAGS Victims: 2

Browse 1997 Honda Accord complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, SWITCH and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Accord owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS consumer states air bag warning light (srs) came on and stayed on vehicle was taken in to dealership to be...	65 ~ 17893 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM prior to the recall the ignition switch failed causing the engine to completely stop. *yh ...	32 ~ 52701 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer complains that cruise control does not accelerate properly driving up steep grades....	32 ~ 56524 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there was an oil leak due to an engine block crack. *yh ...	29 ~ 118335 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bags deployed when vehicle was struck in the side....	27
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS cjonsumer was driving at approximately 35-45mph when the srs light came on . consumer had the recall #98-v-321 for air	19 ~ 36886 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer took vehicle to the dealer due to smoke coming from the exhaust during acceleration the dealer could not find...	17
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driver side airbag deployed when a parked vehicle was being started and injured the driver at the time of the	16 ~ 55858 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs system locks up causing vehicle to skid and veer to the right....	16 ~ 6978 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING design of the oil filter (location) which is over exhaust system and catalytic converter allows oil to be released onto	13 ~ 37808 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the brakes make a loud clicking noise (similar to the sound heard when cars running over the sewer manhole cover)...	13 ~ 64581 miles
POWER TRAIN speedometer unit....	12 ~ 79175 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT recall work can not be performed on the air conditioner system due to lack of parts....	11 ~ 16510 miles
TIRES tire just went flat. ( re92bw885) yh...	11 ~ 3636 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer took vehicle in for recall (99v-069) of the lower ball joint repair eight months later cumsumer recieved reminder card	10 ~ 57919 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when sun visor is opened it blocks the vision of the driver completely due to its size and design....	10 ~ 23500 miles
ENGINE 1997 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to vehicle re-built motor failure. *smd the consumer stated the re-built motor he...	8 ~ 136300 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at 55 mph esperiencing wind noise wind noise is so loud and annoying. *ak...	8 ~ 35000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt locked up and tightened consumer had to cut to release....	7
SEAT BELTS left side seat belt inertia reels failed to retract the seat belt to the stowed position....	7 ~ 57857 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power windows fail to operate properly especially in cold weather. dealer denies anything is wrong with the power window system....	5 ~ 15200 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake warning lights stay on no problem found. *slc...	5
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side front seat belt gets stuck. passenger must unbuckle seat belt and retract it completely and then rebuckle it.	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING refuse to fix his vehicle::: the dealership will not fix his vehicle due to his son was in military. and...	4 ~ 55647 miles
SUSPENSION vehicle would pull to the right while driving. vehicle been to dealer on four occasions and problem reoccurring. *ak dealer	4 ~ 47247 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer received a recall notice in october of 1998 and was told by the dealer that his vehicle was not...	4
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle fire due to failure of recall component (wiring harness) prior to notice....	4
STEERING the steering has for 4 stems to the central shaft. the horn is a small button on 2 of these...	4 ~ 36000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the power door lock activator is defective when all doors are locked they will start activating intermittently without engagement. *mjs...	4
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes don't grip they glide and in the rain andthey lock. i've almost had alot of accidents because of this.	4
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS right front seat belt retractor gradually tightens until belt is disconnected....	4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i purchased this 1997 honda accord from my mom (she was the only owner) it only had 18 000 miles...	3 ~ 33333 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS the driver side airbag in my car is defective causing the srs system to be inactive. honda states that this...	3 ~ 32377 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on 3/26/01 monday while traveling from hwy 80 from fairfield ca to vallejo ca. my honda accord began to display...	3
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING i purchased the vehicle in june 2000. as certified vehicle from dealership certified for safety inspections 150 point? i noticed...	3
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust pipe had a hole and rust and muffler was comptetely hollow too. yh...	3 ~ 264667 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer was driving vehicle into a parking lot when bumper hit the pole that posts handicap signs very slightly dented...	3 ~ 57833 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE size of the sun visor is inadequate and does not cover enough to block sun. mjs...	3 ~ 40000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the fuse box failed causing complete power loss while driving 65 mph prior to this incident the vehicle had other	3 ~ 32667 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING honda recommends replacing timing belt balancer belt and water pump at 7 years or 105 000 miles on the 1997...	2 ~ 37879 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving at any speed vehicle rode roughly and pulled to the right. had taken vehicle to dealership and was...	2
EQUIPMENT i am the original owner of subject vehicle. the brake switch failed without warning thrice on my 1997 honda accord...	2 ~ 155700 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at 60 mph accelerator pedal went down to the floor and vehicle suddenly decelerated. dealer found that accelerator	2 ~ 35500 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM was any recall reported on catalytic converter. dt...	2
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM srs light on dashboard came on and stayed on.vehicle is only 4 years old. consumer has not yet contacted dealer.	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i purchased the vehicle in june 2000. as certified vehicle from dealership certified for safety inspections 150 point? i noticed...	2
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving alarm will came on and could not be turned off. vehicle had to be taken to shop wher...	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the onboard computer/brain is malfunctioning. a certified mechanic has advised me that the abs/brake system and the srs/air bag system...	2
SEATS vehicle was coming to stop when it was rearended and pushed into another vehicle then hitting a guardrail where no...	2
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle was manufactured 5/97. nhtsa campaign id 99v069000 recalled similar model for defective ball joints for units manufactured from 7/97...	2
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when starting up vehicle consumer can smell fuel or vapors within the vehicle. also when driving vehicle the smell gets	2
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE road water got into the engine compartment and was picked up by fan belt. consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer.	2 ~ 28950 miles
VALVE > TIRES tire. valve makes noise. dot m3hx83ax356michelin rainforce185-65r1588s....	2
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield had scratch. *slc...	2
STRUCTURE windshield had scratch. *slc...	2 ~ 20500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY defroster does not defrost the side/rear/windows....	2
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes becoming less effective and that they emitted grind and screech when applied front bake pads cracked right down the	2
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION the consumers vehicle experienced the same failure as the vehicles that were recalled by the manufacturer. the consumer was told...	2 ~ 27500 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear suspension problems replacement did not rectify failure....	2 ~ 27500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES with in 12 000 miles of purchase 2 of 4 bubbled on sidewalls and went flat both had to be	2
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there was an oil leak due to an engine block crack. *yh ...	2
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION concerning the iginition switch recall on honda vehicles - why should consumers be made to pay almost one hundred dollars...	2
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer states that the abs system failed. please provide any information....	2 ~ 35245 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING this car randomly shuts down as i am driving have taken it to numerous places and nothing is found. shut...	1 ~ 230000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. the first time it happened i was...	1 ~ 192000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. the first time it happened i was...	1 ~ 192000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES pressed the gas pedal on my car and the car kept accelerating and the gas pedal got hard i had...	1 ~ 93850 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my 1997 honda accord ex with 107 000 miles that i had owned since brand new and had serviced routinely...	1 ~ 107000 miles
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. while attempting to open or close the driver side power window it failed...	1 ~ 89000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have several complaints: 1) the srs light came on. the dealer claimed that i needed a new computer at...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving 71 mph and entering heavy traffic the cruise control switch was shut off in...	1 ~ 86500 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 1997 honda accord left front tire came off. *ts the vehicle sustained damage to it's left front quarter panel. the...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer was driving at 30 mph when the right front passenger wheel came off. vehicle was towed and it was...	1 ~ 92190 miles
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i am the original owner of subject vehicle. the brake switch failed without warning thrice on my 1997 honda accord...	1 ~ 311400 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT driver's 2 year old child is able to get out of the safety harness because child is not properly	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel tank leaking at seams.....rusted. replacement was performed.*ak...	1 ~ 69178 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs system wasl leaking cost$ 640 to repair. then found that abs modulator had failed which cost over $940 to	1 ~ 70490 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i removed ignition key thinking transmission was in park and exited from car. the car rolled away. i discovered it...	1 ~ 55000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving smelled a strange odor entering passenger cabin. consumer inspected and discovered that 1 of the engine cooling fans...	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the engine light illuminated on the dashboard. the dealer replaced the egr valve. *jb...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states while driving the vehicle the air bag light comes on. dealer notified. ts...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the consumer is concern because the lug wrench jack does not fit the after market rim. the dealership is aware	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer states the vehicle leaks from the sunroof when raining. dealer has been notified.*jb...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn starts blowing while driving without you touching the horn buttons. this happens without warning. the dealers does not know	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the lock actuator on the drivers side makes a noise and at times i am unable to get into my...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gasoline leaks -- suspect that it is manufacturer's defects w/ support research. *ak...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states the trunk spring split.*jb...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN air bag are defect. also the transmission was defective until we paid $800.00 to repair it. *jb...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no fule pump in town on order for 4 days now. fuel pump should not go out at 40000 miles.	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE i purchased the vehicle in june 2000. as certified vehicle from dealership certified for safety inspections 150 point? i noticed...	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY balance shaft seal broke causing oil spillage. the dealer has been notified and repaired the problem at owner's expense. honda	1
LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle was manufactured 5/97. nhtsa campaign id 99v069000 recalled similar model for defective ball joints for units manufactured from 7/97...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE excessive tire and wind noise entering car at speeds above 45mph. can hear excessive tire noise from back seat area.	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN automatic transmission computer failed. yh...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while driving heard a pop and hit a bump and rear glass window started to shatter into the vehicle the	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery went out and two fuses had to be replaced. also the air conditioner is blowing out heat making the	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING had vehicle in dealers for oil change mechanic noticed leakage from steering rack & pinion (front end) panel lights failed	1
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT suspensiion air line failed. yh...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle lost braking ability and stopped by scratching the front right wheel to the road divider. the cause was a	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer went to adjust electrical driver's side seat heard loud noise and caused the seat to come off track. seat	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS front passenger side seat belt locks up intermittently for not apparent reason....	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING windshield had scratch. *slc...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY door continually out of adjustment and loose weather stripping/seal causing noise....	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS back seat latch failed. nlm...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION consumer called complaining about having problems with the abs system on her vehicle which it has already been replaced once...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas mileage reduced after 30000 mile service.used to get 30-32 mpg on highway driving 70 mph. currently gets 29 mpg	1
RIM > WHEELS while driving vehicle after three attempts to put air in the front passenger tire air pressure remains low. owner took	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY internal pieces of the heater fan are falling off going into the fan itself causing the fan to be inoperative....	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION while traveling 70 mph owner went to reach for the radio and accidentally hit gear shift. lever moved and went	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT the instruction manual states that infant seat should be placed in rear center this contradicts all child safety seat instructions	1
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brakes becoming less effective and that they emitted grind and screech when applied front bake pads cracked right down the	1

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