HondaAccord1997
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1997 Honda Accord Engine Problems

13
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
100–150k mi2
150–400k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 17, 2010 · 186,000 miles

    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

  • May 22, 2010 · 126,500 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the engine would stall sporadically. No warning lights would illuminate. On occasion, the vehicle would restart immediately and other times, it would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that his vin was not covered under any recalls and he would have to pay for the repairs. The dealer…

    ODI 10352257

  • June 25, 2009 · 118,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving above 40mph, the vehicle suddenly temporarily shut off and then back on. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 118000.

    ODI 10280629

  • April 30, 2004 · 61,000 miles

    Engine · Sensor/Control Module

    The air bag module failed causing the sensor light to stay on. The consumer was concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *ak *sc the vehicle had an engine oil leak, the dealer replaced the valve cover gasket. *jb

    ODI 10075536

  • November 23, 2000

    Engine

    Balance shaft seal blew, oil soaking the timing and drive belts. Dealer tried to charge me for repair that was caused by a faulty seal that honda knows there is a problem with. *ak

    ODI 737473

  • September 29, 2000

    Engine

    While driving the balance shaft seal came out and caused oil to leak from the vehicle rapidly, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

    ODI 556064

  • February 13, 1999

    Engine

    Oil plug that on the oil pan fell off, causing the oil to spray unto engine, resulting in damages and almost a fire. Please provide further information and vin#. *ak

    ODI 835016

  • October 25, 1997

    Engine

    Design of the oil filter (location) which is over exhaust system and catalytic converter allows oil to be released onto the exhaust system and catalytic converter while changing filter. This results in smoke from burning off of unit.

    ODI 525213

  • Engine

    Oil shield on the balance shaft has popped out, causing the oil to leak ont the ground. Dealer has been notified.*ak

    ODI 864900

  • Engine · Fuel System, Other

    Gas mileage reduced after 30000 mile service.used to get 30-32 mpg on highway driving 70 mph. Currently, gets 29 mpg on highway at same speed.

    ODI 781261

  • Engine

    The loud noise ticking valve problem has start around 50000 miles. After having the valves adjust, problem still persist.*ak

    ODI 753836

  • 12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical System · Engine

    There was an oil leak due to an engine block crack. *yh

    ODI 567780

  • Engine · Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    The fuse box failed causing complete power loss while driving 65 mph, prior to this incident the vehicle had other electrical problems that were probably related to the fuse box failure. *mjs

    ODI 555170