1997 Honda Accord Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 235,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Honda Accord, 2% of the 460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 235,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car engine some times used to suddenly shut off and stop abruptly, while slowing or braking. At times, it will start right away after cranking the ignition switch, but, some times, required several tries. Abrupt stopping caused extremely dangerous situation, as the drivers behind had to make very hard stops and narrowly missed hitting rear end of my Honda. Since the problem was occurring intermittently, it was very difficult to diagnose and took almost one year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716909, filed 2015-05, 235,000 miles“1997 Honda Accord. Consumer expresses discontent with a dispute with american Honda motor company regarding a recall repair the consumer stated american Honda informed them the vehicle was purchased in canada.”
NHTSA complaint #10380478, filed 2011-02“While starting vehicle engine check light remains on. Also, while driving problem has occurred five times. Engine misfires, but dealer cannot correct problem.”
NHTSA complaint #825471, filed 1998-07Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 50% |
| 2025 | 20 | 21% |
| 2024 | 28 | 18% |
| 2023 | 17 | 19% |
| 2022 | 76 | 29% |
| 2021 | 58 | 24% |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% |
| 2019 | 86 | 12% |
| 2018 | 252 | 13% |
| 2017 | 131 | 24% |
| 2016 | 132 | 22% |
| 2015 | 94 | 16% |
| 2014 | 148 | 15% |
| 2013 | 123 | 9% |
| 2012 | 27 | 7% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 32 | 6% |
| 2009 | 39 | 5% |
| 2008 | 51 | 3% |
| 2007 | 48 | 9% |
| 2006 | 30 | 7% |
| 2005 | 37 | 6% |
| 2004 | 32 | 3% |
| 2003 | 49 | 2% |
| 2002 | 30 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 36 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 3% |
| 1998 | 52 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 29 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Honda Accord
113 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsTires
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology