1997 Honda Accord air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 115 complaints for the 1997 Honda Accord, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 115 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 8
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries, 8 deaths.
What owners wrote
SRS light on 1997 honda accord coming on. Diagnosed for $85. Battery replaced. A week later it came back on and stayed on. After another $85, told that SRS system is bad, and it will be $830 to replace. I see on the internet that this is a common problem, and learn that the replacement part is upgraded. I bought the honda because of its high reliability and would appreciate being refunded by honda.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic reset the air bag light and stated that if the failure persisted, the SRS module would have to be replaced. Approximately one week later the air bag warning light re-illuminated. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Honda Accord
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Engine 56 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Seat belts 24 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints