1997 Honda Accord
Reliability, common problems, recalls and owner complaints
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1997 Honda Accord.
Recalls on the 1997 Honda Accord
Exterior lighting: headlights
THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY…
Exterior lighting
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Exterior lighting
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
12 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 484 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1997 Honda Accord at a glance
- Trims
- DXEXEX V6LXLX V6SE
- Engine
- 2.2L 4-Cylinder, 2.7L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1997 Honda Accord?
Owners have filed 484 complaints about the 1997 Honda Accord with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 15 recall campaigns cover this model year.
Is the 1997 Honda Accord reliable?
Owners have filed 484 complaints about the 1997 Honda Accord with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 15 recall campaigns cover this model year. How a specific car holds up depends on its engine, mileage and maintenance record.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1997 Honda Accord?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1997 Honda Accord listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.