1995 Honda Accord vs 1997 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Honda Accord | 1997 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 543 | 460 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 75 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 83 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 19–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 115,000 mi | 107,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 211 | 113 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 122 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 96 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 38 |
| Seat Belts | 29 | 23 |
| Power Train | 18 | 33 |
| Equipment | 22 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 26 |
| Stalling | 11 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
1995 Honda Accord
1997 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.