1997 Honda Inspire Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 112,305miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Honda Inspire (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1997 Honda Inspire. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires (2) and electrical system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 112,305 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 44%
- Tires2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Exterior lighting1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I have owned two 97 Honda accords and have had trouble with the srs light going on with both of them. The dealer is now suggesting I replace the srs but they cannot tell me exactly what is wrong with it. I have search the internet for this problem and have found numerous others complaining about this same thing. I expect better from Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10062226, filed 2004-03, 101,450 milesTires: “I purchaced 4 new epic tour (ll600) tires and in less than a week one had the tread peel off while on the freeway. I did not hit or run over anything prior to tread loss. The tire was still enflated. When I brought it back tothe tire people they gave me another new tire to match the other 3. In a week this new tire also lost its tread, exactly like the first. I wish I still had the first tire but I do not. I have the current problem tire and can send photos or it is available for inspection. The tread just peeled off as if it were a retread. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206306, filed 2007-10, 158,500 milesElectrical system: “As stated below, problems that I encountered such as blown fuse (main concern), dead battery (fixed), and fan/air conditioner malfunction (produces irritating sound) might be attributed to this wiring problem. Your 1997 Honda is included in the 1995-97 accord A/C wire campaign. Description 1995-97 accord A/C wire date9/17/1998 type safety recall campaign status open having more than 10x of blown fuse (failures) that crippled my tail and parking lights and upon the advice of Honda (thru owner link), I went to one of its dealers here in baton rouge, richards Honda. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196792, filed 2007-07, 171,685 milesEngine cooling: “1997 Honda accord lx dies unexpectedly while driving. It can restart, but dies again in 2 second. Called aaa, a half hour late, when aaa truck came, the car can start without the problem. Aaa person checked alternator and battery, both are good.”
NHTSA complaint #10315042, filed 2010-03, 123,160 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 83,000 and 158,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Honda Inspire in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Honda Inspire.
Other model years of the Honda Inspire
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9 | 112,305 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 102,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 110,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | 92,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Honda Inspire have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1997 Honda Inspire as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Honda Inspire is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1997 Honda Inspire been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Honda Inspire reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 112,305 miles and the middle half falls between 83,000 and 158,500 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.