1997 Honda Accord engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 56 complaints for the 1997 Honda Accord, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 153,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 153,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving vehicle into a parking lot when bumper hit the pole that posts handicap signs, very slightly dented the bumper of vehicle. Also both air bags deployed. Consumer was wearing seat belt. Also burned her right arm and broke her glasses. Consumer stated there was also a problem with the torque converter and catalytic converter.
Engine stalled suddenly, without warning, while driving on highway. Since first occurrence it has been happening more frequently, sometimes on the highway and sometimes while stopped at traffic lights. Is very difficult to restart.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Honda Accord
- Air bags 115 complaints
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Seat belts 24 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints