1997 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 29
- 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.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 10 records
- electrical system · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
I am hearing electrical sparking sound when i turn ignition switch to start position. The car starts only after several attempts. Car was stationary.
ODI 11118385
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start when prompted. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) as the source of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
ODI 11118383
Electrical System
The car dies while driving, sometimes in motion, sometimes stopped in traffic. The mechanic said it is the ignition switch. This was the subject of a recall previously in 2002. I can't tell if my car was listed or repaired then.
ODI 11084278
Electrical System
My car spontaneously blew up on monday. Hadn't driven it in over 2 hours. Believe it falls under recall number 98v231000. No check engine lights and regularly maintenanced.
Fire reported
ODI 10949961
Electrical System
Honda dealership replaced ignition switch. The original ignition switch was replaced in the 2002 recall. The replacement switch was replaced in 2016 after exhibiting the same symptoms that led to the original recall: silent stall. The faulty switch led to a stall at a stop light and when the light turned green i was rear ended as i was attempting to restart the car. I had to reach out to honda asking them to verify…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10850118
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. After starting the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was not aware if the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10824841
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
This car randomly shuts down as i am driving have taken it to numerous places and nothing is found. Shut down 6 times in a row last time with my child in the car on a dark highway cold and raining. Very dangerous!!! The inside lights flash on and off all of the time mostly turning curves, wasting battery. Noise in the front wheels/tires/axles like something is waiting to break off as you are driving. Overheated last…
ODI 10808163
Electrical System · Engine
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. *tr
ODI 10714555
Electrical System
I was backing up. I put the car in drive then it died and started to smoke i got out of the car and looked under hood, saw flames from bottom of car, told my daughter the car is on fire. We got our things and out and i called the fire department to put out the fire. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10676271
Electrical System
Vehicle stalled without warning. Continued to stall at low speeds high speeds cold engine hot engine. Since it was intermittent, mechanic had trouble diagnosing. I found a recall on nhtsa regarding this problem in which the ignition switch module was to blame. Honda refused to honor the recall given the length of time that had passed so i had it repaired at my mechanics. *tr
ODI 10628710
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10716909
Electrical System
I noticed the problem once just by accident. I was stopped at a grocery parking lot with a slight slope. I was in a rush and i took the key out of the ignition and as i was getting out of the door, the car began to roll. I realized that the car was still in drive but the key had come out of the ignition. I thought this is very dangerous and so i am reporting this issue. Please investigate. *tr
ODI 10578367
Electrical System
Due to an investigation by the nhtsa honda is recalling some of their vehicles for faulty ignition interlocks. My vehicle is not included in this recall but does have this exact problem. The keys will come out of the ignition when the car is not in park. I have had a couple of incidences where my car has rolled away but i've been able to get in and stop it before it has struck anything. This is dangerous. I have…
ODI 10497730
Electrical System
Engine just turns off. I am able to restart it immediately by shifting to neutral. This happens 2-3 times in a week and then it stops occurring for a couple weeks and the repeats the cycle. Now it is happening more frequently. The local dealer says this particular vehicle has already had the "recall completed". My question is what is my recourse if the problem is still happening even after the recall has been…
ODI 10491791
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On my way home on i-295 my car lost all power and was hard to steer and brakes did not work. I was able to coast to a stop in the emergency lane. I had the car towed to a local mechanic who informed me that it was a bad ignition switch. I took the car to the honda dealership and the part was under recall. The honda tech called me yesterday and tried to tell me that the problem was in the fuse box. My mechanic…
ODI 10447971
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and was able to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred two days after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10625949
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning numerous times. The dealer advised the contact that nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 electrical system: ignition: switch repair was performed; however the failure was not corrected. The contact stated the ignition failure caused the muffler to fail. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10470713
Electrical System
My 1997 honda accord would occasionally not start. Then while driving, the engine will quietly shutoff without stalling or misfiring. Now car will shut off after starting when ignition switch goes back to "run' or "on" position. *tr
ODI 10362249
Electrical System · Switch
1997 honda accord coupe, 2.2l, dx trim ignition switch failure. Fiance' and her daughter were driving this vehicle when the engine just "died", no power, no warning light illuminations, etc. Vehicle did/does restart at this time. This is identical to the honda campaign recall #02v120000 which covers some hondas of this year/model. I contacted honda and was basically blown off... "sorry, this recall doesn't cover…
ODI 10356306
Electrical System · Power Train
I have noted that i can remove the key from the ignition of my 1997 honda accord without being in park. The safety issue is that the driver turn off the engine, remove the key (not in park), leave the car and the car can then roll away. This is the same safety defect that is now being recalled on the 2003 honda. *tr
ODI 10350345
Electrical System · Engine
I have had my 1997 honda accord lx 4cyl for about 4 years. I have searched this problem just about everywhere, and while i've seen the problem reported in hundreds of honda owners, i have yet to see a solid solution. Problem: car shutting off while driving, strong fuel/gas smell when this happens, dash lights shutting off and going black, door locks jumping up and down my car is shutting off while driving - whether…
ODI 10343779
Electrical System
MY 1997 HONDA ACCORD DIES WHILE DRIVING. *TR
ODI 10343816
Electrical System
The vehicle was stop and the horn started with a really loud noise that hurt my ears then i tried to stopped when i opened the door it was full of smoke it really smelled bad my head felt kind of wear with the smoke it made me kind of dizzy and sleepy from then my car doesn't work. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10274894
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord se (na). The contact stated that when the vehicle was set on cruise control and the temperature was below 45 degrees, the vehicle would continuously accelerate. The contact also mentioned that he was unable to remove the key out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who…
ODI 10378497
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving, the vehicle completely shut off as if the contact turned the vehicle off herself. She steered the vehicle into the emergency lane and restarted it after a few minutes. The first failures occurred 1-2 months apart. Most recently, the failure has been occurring every other day. She took the vehicle to a mechanic friend, who stated that the issue may have been…
ODI 10265662