1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1997
  4. Suspension

1997 Honda Accord Suspension Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 9, 2013

    Lower Ball Joint · Suspension

    I'm the owner of 1997 honda accord lx.recently, i have checked safercars.gov website to see if my car has any outstanding recalls pending. Yet,i have found one suspension:front:control arm: lower ball joint. For vehicles year 1997-1998 honda accord's. I have contacted honda on 09 dec 13 at which time i was informed that my vin does not qualify my vehicle for a recall.i'm very concerned about this ,since it may cause…

    ODI 10555358

  • May 7, 2012 · 130,000 miles

    Suspension

    The lower ball joint separated --the front suspension collapsed, breaking the axle and rim of front left tire and turned the left tire sideways. Upon researching the cost of the ball joints on the internet i found that there was a recall dated 5/10/99 for 1997 honda accords for the exact same problem...my vehicle was not included in the recall. *tr

    ODI 10458906

  • September 10, 2003 · 58,987 miles

    Suspension

    When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated severely. The dealer stated it was normal. *jb the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they told her the problem was the rotors, however after the rotors were replaced the problem continued. The dealer stated the vibration was normal and to just get a alignment. *jb *nm

    ODI 10044712

  • November 1, 2000

    Suspension

    Vehicle would pull to the right while driving. Vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and problem reoccurring. *ak dealer performed alignment and consumer even tried different tires, however problem still exist. *tt

    ODI 8009414