1997 Honda Accord suspension problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Honda Accord — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I test drive 1997 honda accord and you had to pump the break paddle to slow it down within 4 block radius when returning the garage the service engine light came on the vehicle started vibrating this was last week this month june 2020. They selling the for $1600. The blue book show it worth $800…”
filed Jun 14, 2020
“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…”
filed Dec 9, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Accord | 7 | 5% |
| 2023 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Accord | 8 | 4% |
| 2021 Accord | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Accord | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 Accord | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Accord | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 Accord | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Accord | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 Accord | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 Accord | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.