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1997 Honda Accord Wheels Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 460 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Honda Accord, 1% of the 460 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I bought this car from a private owner about 2 months ago ever since I had it the car shuts off I think it O2 sensor is not working or it's gone the CV joint went out on the right side I had it replaced and it still messed up it's something with the suspension and stuff the front end alignments out real bad it ate up my tires really bad to where it keeps eating up tires every time I put them on here badly real fast too the left side CV joint I believe is about to go out cuz it's knocking the lights are messed up the wiring in this car is bad with the lighting system because the left…”

NHTSA complaint #11522681, filed 2023-05

“1997 Honda Accord left front tire came off. The vehicle sustained damage to it's left front quarter panel. The lug nuts had sheared off. About a month prior to this accident the consumer had one tire replaced and the wheels rotated (ohio traffic crash report).”

NHTSA complaint #10147530, filed 2005-12

“While driving vehicle ,after three attempts to put air in the front passenger tire, air pressure remains low. Owner took vehicle to dealer, and was told the front passenger's side rim was cracked. Owner is very concerned for safety.”

NHTSA complaint #815771, filed 1997-08

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202432%
202231%
202010%
201971%
2018131%
2017438%
2016173%
2015183%
2014172%
2013222%
2012175%
201162%
2010122%
2009101%
2008111%
200792%
200641%
200551%
200471%
200370%
200250%
200151%
200040%
199920%
199881%
199731%
199610%
199520%
199462%
199321%
199221%
199110%
199011%
198933%
198722%
198612%

Other parts of the 1997 Honda Accord

Air bags
113 complaints
Electrical system
96 complaints
Engine cooling
48 complaints
Vehicle speed control
38 complaints
Brakes
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Suspension
28 complaints
Seat belts
23 complaints
Equipment
16 complaints
Tires
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Body 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 30, 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