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

1997 Honda Accord Front Problems

8
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 8 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 28, 2011 · 160,000 miles

    Front · Lower Ball Joint

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint summary: vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. Consequences: this condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced. My…

    ODI 10404505

  • January 23, 2011 · 120,000 miles

    Front

    Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact felt the front end of the vehicle wobble. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently. While the contact was driving in reverse, the wheel separated from the ball joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician stated the lower ball joints on the front driver side separated. The vehicle…

    ODI 10378480

  • January 1, 2001

    Front

    As soon as vehicle's speed is over 60 mph, it shakes very badly. Steering wheel and front end shake. *ak

    ODI 879296

  • June 1, 2000

    Arm · Front · Headlights · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    I purchased the vehicle in june 2000. As certified vehicle from dealership,, certified for safety inspections 150 point? I noticed when test driving vehicle. Front of vehicle had severe vibration, i noticed that the tires were low on air pressure. Problem continued, i contacted the dealership numerous time to resolve the matter. At the time of sale the inspection was to be final. I later found out the inspection was…

    Crash reported

    ODI 746278

  • June 15, 1999

    Front

    Vehicle experiencing problem with wandering to the left while traveling at highway speed of 50 or more mph. Probelm was corrected by dealership. *ak *ml

    ODI 855187

  • October 31, 1996

    Front

    While driving at 55 mph, esperiencing wind noise, wind noise is so loud and annoying. *ak

    ODI 511918

  • Front · Tires

    While driving front end becomes erratic with movement from left to right, also, vibrates in the front end of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated stated that problem were hankook tires. Please provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 8018463

  • Front

    Vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer has been unable to fix this continuous problem, cause is unknown. *ak

    ODI 811947