We found the following complaints for HONDA ACCORD (1997)
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I have several complaints:1) the srs light came on.the dealer claimed that i needed a new computer at a cost of $900.i researched possible problems on this and other websites and had listed the technical service bulletins that were relevant.the dealer was not so thorough.my research showed that honda had been having problem with these computers already for several years and done nothing about it.the problem was with a sensor on the passenger side air bag which was malfunctioning in such a way as to leave in doubt whether or not the air bag would deploy.it is ridiculous that consumers have to pay nearly 1,000.00 to fix systemic problems in a safety system that have repeatedly not been addressed.2) my abs light started coming on.when starting the engine the pump motor for the abs system would activate and attempt to pump fluid in the system.it could be heard from inside the car as a grinding noise.it would cycle on and off for about 6 or so times then the relay would trip, turn off motor and illuminate the abs light.the dealer claimed that the ams module was malfunctioning and needed replacement at a cost of 1,700.00.ridiculous.after doing some research online it seems that this is also a common failure for this make and model of car.3) wireless entry system failed.4) a/c evaporator sprung a leak5) driver side passenger door auto lock does not work.this car is far from reliable, as advertised to be, and very questionable in the safety department.i am finished with honda!
While operating vehicle airbag light illuminatedondashboard, it has been areoccurring problem. Consumer has contacted dealer.dealer performed diagnostic testing, but could not remedy problem. Manufacturer was contacted.
While drivingvehicledash lights for air bag illuminates. Tookvehicle todealer. Please provide any further information.
The srs control unit had failed and was replaced.*scc
While driving air bag light illuminates on dashboard.spoke with dealer.
The srs dash lights came on and stayed on.*nlm
Just finished washing car at the touchless car wash.put the car in drive, went over a metal bump at the endof the car wash and the airbags deployed.i wasn't even going 1 mph.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic reset the air bag light and stated that if the failure persisted, the srs module would have to be replaced. Approximately one week later the air bag warning light re-illuminated. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Supplemental restraint system indicator light always goes on when we drive the car, which means the system has a problem and we will not be able to benefit from the srs if there were a crash. The manufacturertold owners to have the srs checked after 10 years old of the car. My car is only 5 years old and has only 42000 miles on it. I guess the manufacturer should be responsible for this failure.
The srs (airbags) light has been on for over 2 years. It indicates the airbags are malfunction. Initially, i attempted to re-set the light twice, but it came back shortly after resetting. After searching through internet and nhtsa website here, i realize that this is a widespread problem with 1997 honda accord model. Since this is a serious safety issue and is not drivers fault, honda should hold the responsibility and issue a recall to repair it.
I am exactly in the same situation as complaint number 566928. Srs light came on one day and stayed on, so i took the car to the dealer and reset the system. With in 2 weeks, srs light came back on stayed on again. I brought it back to the honda dealer and was told the srs control unit was defective and it costs $825.50 at owner's expense. It wasn't simply fair and i am not happy to pay for this. It is nothing that i did wrong, simply one of their safety features was defective. Since there was another case exist on this. It needs to be investigated and may need to recall this. If the srs system become defective, it is very dangerous and honda should be responsible for the repair.*nlm
The srs light randomly came on. Took to mechanic and he said there is a problem with the srs module computer which means the airbags will not deploy.
While driving air bag light stays on. Dealer notified.
Consumer srs light came on and air condition was leaking. The consumer contacted the dealer about the air bag light.she made an appointment and was told that it would take 7-10 days for the part to arrive.when the ac leaked the carpet, front and rear, became soaked.
Airbag sensor light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Airbag light comes on intermittently. Dealer has replaced airbag, airbag assembly and wire harness. But, has not remedied problem.
I was driving home from work and my srs light came on and has not went off. I have not hit anything and i was just driving on the interstate when it just came on.
Air bag sos control unit broke, causing the air bag system to become inoperable.contacted both dealer and honda, part not available, waiting for shipment from japan. *ml
Srs dash board light is 'on' and will not turn-off.this is the second time that this has happened.the f dealer repaired it for free because the car was still under warrenty.when i approached the dealer about the second failure i was told that they only warrenty the repair for one year - this failure occurred after the one year warrenty expired.given the number of registered complaints with nhtsa about this problem honda should be forced to repair the problem free of charge.
The srs indicator light keeps coming on in vehicle. It's faulty defective piece. Airbags needed to be replaced. Manufacture felt not responsible for repairs. The vehicle has not been in accident.the failure of the air bag is factory defect.
I took my vehicle in to the dealership to have the srs light checked out.i was told it was a system unit failure.i was given a price $852.63 to get this repaired.by getting this repaired/replaced i would have a 1 year warranty; but no guarantee that it won't happen again within or after a year.after researching your website (nhtsa), i saw a huge number of complaints on the same matter.i then decided to wait to get it replaced; this is too much money to have it continually replaced.i wanted to know if honda will be sending out a recall. Or is this a lost cause.
Air bag are defect. Also the transmission was defective until we paid $800.00 to repair it.
Srs control unit failed on the second diagnostic test at the dealer.
When vehichle started the srs light did not go off.took it in and they reset it, but said that there was a defect in the part.light came back one day when the car was started after about two weeks.i have a problem with having to pay to replace a defective part.the drivers manual says that the air bags do not need to be serviced until the vehicle is ten years old.dt
Srs light came on and has stayed on.dealer advised that warranty is expired and bring it in to have them diagnose the problem cost $75.00.more than likely $500.00 - 600.00 to correct.i advised that i read an article where in most cased the bushings counld be cleaned and replaced at a charge of $50.00 - 75.00.service clerk claims not to have ever heard that.i have read, on your web site,many complaints of this malfunction on many honda's.dt
Airbag light came on in jan 2001, was reset by dealer. On 9 july 2001, airbag light came on again. Consumer has appointment to take vehicle back to dealer.
Srs light illuminated, dealer cleared the fault code, however informed the consumer that the air bags may or may not deploy in an accident, manufacturer declined to make any necessary corrections to insure that the air bags will work properly.
The airbag control unit failed spontaneously (no accident or tampering) in a very well maintained and relatively new vehicle.failed control unit means the airbag won't deploy when needed.my complaint concerns honda's predatory pricing for this component - $580 for the part, more than $700 with dealer installation.this would seem to lead most owners (possibly myself included) to ignore a problem in a critical safety system.
My srs has come on for the third time in my car.the dealer told me while the srs light is on, the air bags won't deploy in the event of an accident.the first two times this has happen, the dealer reset the light.they told me it would cost $800 to fix.i don't have $800 sitting around, therefore i had them reset the light.this is a major safety concern honda needs to address.i bought a car with air bags, and right now my air bags won't deploy.if the seatbelts in my car are covered under a lifetime warranty then why aren't the air bags (it's all part of the srs).i have done absolutely nothing to the car to cause this.i don't feel i should have to sacrifice my life as well as any of my passenger's lives because i don't have $800 to fix honda's problem.i've checked other resources on the internet and have found numerous honda owners with the same problem.i think this should prompt an immediate recall.
The srs indicator light appears on the dashboard. Light stays on until vehicle is shut off. Dealership is aware of the problem. *mrwhile the consumer was driving the srs light came on due to a faulty air bag system which needed to be repaired. The consumer wanted the repair cost to be covered by extended warranty, but the dealer denied repair under warranty.
The "srs" system warning light came on and stayed lit. I took it to my mechanic (a honda specialist) whose computer testing indicated that the srs control unit was defective.he stated that he had seen this problem numerous times and suggested i speak to honda headquarters, which idid. Please note that a friend with the same model car had the same problem with srs light staying on.having explained the problem and concerns over safety issues, i was told that my warranty had expired and that i must take it to the dealer and pay for this very costly part ($600+), and that they must make diagnosis there for honda to consider "good will" reimbursement. When i called the service dept., the woman answering the phone said she had the same problem with her honda and had to have this part replaced! upon bring car into dealership, the diagnosis was confirmed that the srs control unit needed replacement,as the airbags were not functional. I presented documentation as to my meticulous service record with this vehicle and argued that this part should not fail, not having been a regular use part and certainly should last more than 50,000 miles. They finally agreed to pay half of the part, but not tax or labor. My total expense for the diagnosis and service cost $450.00. I was quite dissatisfied and attempted to pursue this with honda america on numerous occasions, expressing my concerns that this seems to be a problematic part in numerous honda vehicles, from anecdotal accounts, and that i felt this is a real safety issue and one that they should be responsible for. They did not wish to pursue the issue with my mechanic or study the old part to evaluate the defective mechanism. The rep at honda america said "you didn't have all your maintenance at the dealership"which in my view should not affect this particular part's failure and which disregards the careful and timely service this car has gotten. They simply said, "it's past your warranty period and it is a 5 year old car!".*
Srs light has been reset several times on my 1997 honda accord lx.. There seems not to be a problem with the airbags. This is extremely frustrating!
The srs light stays on constantly, no problem has been found.
The srs light in my 1997 accord wagon is on for the second time. The first time honda simply turned it off (and charged me). Now i will be paying $1,000 to have the system replaced. This seems to be very common in hondas and it is something that the dealer should pay for or have honda recall. I have always been satisfied with honda - this is my third honda - and it will surely be my last.
As with the others srs light came on in 2004 when i purchased the car from a private owner.before i purchased the car he took it to a honda dealer for a complete inspection and nothing was noted that the srs light was on.i took it into a honda dealer and they didn't run any checks they just told me that it was going to cost $1200.00 to fix.they took the car to do some other minor repairs and when i picked it up the light was off.it came back on within months of being off.it has been on to this day.it sounds fishy to me that they can diagnose by the lamp on when i read that it could be a number of less expensive fixes.
Airbag warning light stays illuminated whilevehicle is in motion.dealer has repairedvehicle.the manufacturer reimbursed the repair cost paid by the consumer.
Consumer states that the air bag sensor light remain on while driving. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified. Nlm
Approximately one year after the purchase of the vehicle, the srs light illuminated.consumer took the vehicle to the dealership where the light was turned off and adjusted.the light illuminated again but could not be turned off at the dealership.consumer took the vehicle in for a full inspection and was advised that the air bag system needed replaced.consumer feels it is not her financial responsibility.*jg
Consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the control module needed to be reset, and reset it on three different visits to the dealership. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the control module needed to be replaced.
After starting vehicle air bag sensor light came on and stayed on.contacteddealer . Had to replace air bag system.
Consumer states air bag warning light (srs) came on and stayed on, vehicle was taken in to dealership to be inspected and consumer was advised by mechanic that there had been an internal failure to the air bag system and if an accident was to occur the air bags would not deploy, mechanic also advised consumer that there was a national back order for the needed part, and was not sure when part would be available.
Airbag light stays on, and has been on for 1 year and 6 months. In june, it was reset, andremedy has not corrected itself.
Srs light appeaed on dashboard fourth time without prior warning. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
When starting vehiclesrs warning light came on and stayed on.dealer says a computer chip has to be replaced.
Airbag light was on at all time, dealer replaced driver's airbag.
The srs light illuminated and dealer found internal failure of the air bag assembly.nlm
The srs light illuminated indicating an airbag problem with my honda accord at approx. 130,000 miles.the dealer charged me $90 for a diagnostic test with a 8-5 internal failure code.dealer wants to replace srs unit at a cost to me of $1100.i believe this is a safety issue that should be covered by the honda corporation as a recall as they have courageously done for the honda civic.
S.r.s light malfuncting on 97 honda accord and honda motor company refuses to acknowdledge it has a problem with this system. Articles on the internetreport that honda airbags at times do not deploy when involved in accidents where they should have. Honda motor company states in the owners manual that this system does not require maintenance and that be checked in 10 years. I feel the the honda motor company should held accountable for this problem and made liable to repair this safety problem when contacted.
The srs light in the consumer's 1997 honda accord illuminated. The mechanic determined that the air bag failed and needed to be replaced.
Airbag light stays on.
Srs light is on, 2nd occurrence. Reset at dealer first occurrence after collision, (air bag did not deploy). Second occurance, came on without collision.
Airbag light came on while driving.contacted dealerwho said that theairbag computer had gone bad, and that the warranty expired. Therefore, could not fix the air bag computer.
Srs light illuminated, dealer cleared the fault code, however informed the consumer that the air bags may or may not deploy in an accident, manufacturer declined to make any necessary corrections to insure that the air bags will work properly.
Srs airbag light came onpanel.consumer took vehicle to dealership.she needs a srs control unit, anddealership doesn't have them in stock.water has gooten inside ofradio.drainage coming from air conditioner leakage.dealership is aware of problem.the consumer believes possibly the water corroded srs computer module as the result of faulty water drainage which should have been the responsibility of the dealer or manufacturer.
Mechanic told me that the srs module replacementis a "known problem" and should be recalled.
While drivingthinks that the air bag is going to deploy. Does not understand whythe government has the right to tell consumers what they can or cannot do tovehicles that the have paid for.the air bag light stays on, and that does not seem to be safe.
While traveling with out any indication air bag indication light would stay on throughout travel. Dealer has been contacted. Technician stated air bagsnot working .
The srs light came on suddenly while driving. Took to dealer and they are charging a lot to repair it.i have not done the repair . How come air bag related srs light can come while just driving and why do i need to pay for it ? it should be covered by manufacturer
The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver and passenger side air bags were found to be defective.
Defective airbag sensor
Srs light remained on and the dealer indicated it was due to the computer failure.the consumer was concerned that the air bag might not deploy incase of accident as the result of malfunctioning.
The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the air bags will not deploy without a new computer system.
Srs light on 1997 honda accord coming on.diagnosed for $85.battery replaced.a week later it came back on and stayed on.after another $85, told that srs system is bad, and it will be $830 to replace.i see on the internet that this is a common problem, and learn that the replacement part is upgraded.i bought the honda because of its high reliability and would appreciate being refunded by honda.
I want to know why airbags did not deploy.
"srs" light on her dashboard is coming on and will not go off.this problem was fixed by dealership in november of 2000, and has reoccurred on march 12, 2001. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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Consumer was in driveway pulling into a parking space when applied thebrakes, and vehicle started to accelerate,causing it hit a tree andair bags to deploy. The deployed air bags caused injuries to the driver and the passenger. Dealer notified.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph, and the air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.
When driving between 35 mph and 40 mphstopped at a traffic light where there was an accident already, and consumer saw vehicle that stopped in front of his vehicleand couldn't stop on time.consumer's air bag did not deploy.dealer was contacted.
Consumer states srs light came on as vehicle was started and stayed on, the dealership reset the system.another occasion, the srs light came on under the same conditions.consumer took vehicle back to dealer and was told there was a defect in the part and it would have to be ordered.consumer has difficulty accepting the fact that she is responsible for a defective part in the srs system.
While driving at 10 mphdriver's side/ passenger'sside air bags deployedfor no reason.the dealer doesn't know why the air bags deployed.
Srs warning light came on and remains on.
While driving 5 mph, the front air bags inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
Vehicle experienced head on collision at 40 mph, no deployment of both air bags. Mjs
Was traveling 25-30mph when another vehicle sideswiped honda on driver's side. Air bag light came on afteraccident, butair bags did not deploy.light was not on prior toaccident.
While driving onhighway air bag light came on without warning.vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that airbag is inoperative and needs to be replaced.air bag has not previously deployed.
Consumer was driving vehicle into a parking lot when bumper hit the pole that posts handicap signs, very slightly dented the bumper of vehicle.also both air bags deployed.consumer was wearing seat belt.also burned her right armand broke her glasses. Consumer stated there was also a problem with the torque converter and catalytic converter.
Vehicle was coming to stop when it was rearended and pushed into another vehicle, then hitting a guardrail where no airbag deployed.also, driver's seat collapsed, falling backward where a child car seat was locatated, vehicle is a total loss.
Air bag warning light stayed on at all times. Vehicle was taken todealership. Owner was told that part(s) to correct problemwere on national back order.*ml
Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25 to 30mph, and neither driver's nor passenger's airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Driver side srs air bag completely failed. (unspecified reasons)yh
While driving down the road air bag light came on & did not go off. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed to have the air bags in vehicle replaced.
Consumer rear ended another vehicle at apporx. 35-40 from a dead stop, both air bags fail to deployed. Dealer / mfr. Was not notified at this time.
Airbag warning light is on. Due to a malfunction. Company refuses to repair. Honda co. They know that by law they need to repair this problem, because it is a safety issue, they want clients to repair their cars at owners expense breaking the law. The nhtsa is not enforcing the law when they know honda co has to cover this type of repair.
Air bags deployed when vehicle was struck in the side.
While driving down highway air bags deployed without warning. As a result consumer hit a wall. Consumer states while driving, he had changed lanes and then went back to the right lane and that is when the airbag deployed, consumer was injured in accident.
Driver side airbag deployed when a parked vehicle was being started and injured the driver, at the time of the deployment the ignition system was not working.yh
Air bag light is on,and thereareairbags in the car.but, they will not deploy because of a mechanism that has been on national back order for a over a month.consumer felt vehicle was unsafe to drivebecause airbags did not work.
Airbag light was on at all time, dealer replaced driver's airbag.
When driving at 65 mph to 70 mph andapplying the brakes, the brake pedalwent straight to the floorboard, and the consumer rear ended the vehicle in front of consumer's vehicle. The driver's side air bag did'nt deploy.
Air bag malfunction light is on.this is a safety related defect.this puts the driver and passengers at risk of death and or serious injury. This falls under nhtsa list of safety related defects. This item needs to be corrected asap. The dealer refuses to repair at no cost to me.also contacted american honda motor co. They stated that they will not cover any amount to fix the air bags. Even after i informed them that this was a serious safety issues plus in case of an accident i am at high risk of death or being critically injured. They have left me with out any other option but to file this complaint. I hope that they will follow nhtsa procedures by doing what the law requires and stop ignoring there responsibility to correct critical safety related defects.
Vehicle stopped; cherokee rearended accord; window shattered; accord rearended vehicle in front & upon impact air bags did not deploy. Css in rear occupied but not hurt. Vehicle totaled.
Consumer was rear ended by someone and the airbags did not deploy. Consumer feels this could have caused bodily harm.
The srs light on our 1997 honda ex-v6 model will not go off.we complained to the dealer, willey honda, (where the automobile was purchased new and all service work has been done) and they simply turned the light off saying there must be a "short" in the light. The first complaint was before the warranty was up on the vehicle.several times since when it has come back on - they would turn it off.now they are telling us it must be the computer system and they want us to pay $750.+ to have it repaired properly as the air bags might not be working right!we feel this is a safety issue and they should have taken care of the problem the first time instead of "guessing". This should not be our problem no matter how many miles are on the car!we are, now, afraid to drive it in case they inflate when they "shouldn't" or when they "should". I filed a complaint with customer service honda and they said the warranty was up and i would need to pay.i just heard about your agency or i would have contacted you when it first happened!thanks so much for whatever you can do for me! there isn't really an "incident date" but the program wouldn't let me go on without a "date".i put the date the "news of the cost" was given to me at willey honda!
Consumer stated the airbag light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer and dealer stated the airbag may not deploy.tsairbag module had to be replaced.problem resolved.
Cjonsumerwasdriving at approximately 35-45mph when the srs light cameon . Consumer had the recall #98-v-321 for air conditioner wiring harness, repairedearly in november 98.
Srs light/sensor unit.we own a 1997 accord.in 2002, the srs light came on, and we brought it to honda dealer.they were able to get the light to turn off.the light came on again recently, and as last year they were able to turn the light off.they said if it comes on again, we will have to replace the defective sensor for $825.well, a week later, the light came on again.we only have 39k miles on the car.according to honda, it's not the age, or mileage, but how many times you start your vehicle that wears away at this expensive unit.i probably start my car 2 times a day, sometimes less.if we don't replace the unit. In the event of an accident, the air bags will not deeply (according to honda).numerous honda owners have been faced with this problem.why are honda owners being sacked with the cost of a defective part?what is being done to make this part more durable?my friend bought a new 2002 odyssey, and already had the light go on after 7 months.obviously, not much has changed.
I recently purchased a used honda accord and noticed the srs light was on.subsequent research revealed that the control module is defective and honda does not cover its replacement.this is a safety issue, as the airbags will not deploy with the srs light on.honda should be responsible for this.please issue a recall.this problem has been occurring for several years--obviously, they are not interested in meeting the safety standards that the nhtsa or dot sets and do not care about the safety of their passengers.please do something about this before people die unnecessarily.
The complaint is regarding the srs module. The unit malfunctioned, giving a red dashboard alarm light. The local honda dealer attempted to reset the trouble light, but couldn't. The dealer indicated the part number on my service invoice as honda part # 06772-sv4-a71 for a 1997 honda accord. I queried several salvage yards for a used part as the oem part was in excess of $500. I was sent the srs module from a salvage yard only to discover that the srs module was indeed from a 1997 honda, however, my srs module (the original defective srs module) was from a 1996 honda.obviously, i purchased a new 1997 honda with a 1996 electronic part. This part was or could have been on the shelf for about 2 years before it was installed in my vehicle.my srs part number taken from my vehicle has part # model 77960-sv4-a93. What is a 1996 part doing in my "new" 1997 vehicle? moreover, this is a critical safety issue that is a direct reflection on life or death..............namely mine and my family. Electronic parts are not like engine parts that have indefinite shelf life. A crank shaft can sit on a shelf for 30 years and still work properly when installed. Try the same thing with an electronic component. Thanks,steve chludzinski.
Consumer complained aboutair bag light coming on/off.vehicle was assessed by honda. The control unit in the steering malfunctioned, thus disabling the air bags to function properly.
The srs warning light came on at about 107000 miles.it was checked and reset at honda service.within 100-200 miles it came on again.when taken to honda service for the next oil service the light-on was checked again and could not be reset.i was told the sensor needed to be replaced at a cost of $715.00.needless to say, i am driving with the light on.i bought the veh. New and it has never been in an accident.replacement of parts for normal wear and tear is understandable, but not for parts that are never activated.this should be a honda responsibility.i am not sure if the air bags will deploy if i am in an accident and the light is a constant nusance.i have aslo had the service engine on light reset a number of time during ownership with no fault present.the day i was at honda service there were 2 other owners requesting service for a srs on light.jenkins and wynne honda of clarksville, tn services my veh. (931-647-3353) .
The vehicle had a defective air bag module which caused the srs light to illuminate. *tc
Consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, andmechanicdetermined that the controlmodule needed to be reset, and reset it three times. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. Mechanic determinedthat the control module needed to be replaced.
Consumer states that the air bag indicator light stay on while driving.dealer and the manufacturer has been notified .feel free to provide any further information.*mr
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.*scthe vehicle had an engine oil leak, the dealer replaced the valve cover gasket.
As others have stated, the srs light recently came on for no apparent reason. My 97 accord lx wagon has 72000 miles. This same problem happened a year ago (at about 65,000), and i paid about $40 to have them check it out, and reset the light.they said nothing was wrong with the air bag system.this shouldn't be an expense the owner should have to bear.obviously, i am not alone in having this problem.*la
Dt: the srs air bag control module failed,however, the light illuminated in early february 2005.broughtvehicle to dealer,anddealer diagnosed it as a defective control module. Consumer statedthis was a common problem.no replacement because it would cost $800.
The "srs" light has repeatedly come on.honda service says the sensor/module is bad and needs to be replace at a cost of $715.00.the air bags have never been deployed.honda should warrant this safety equipment item at no cast to the owner.the warning light is currently "on" and cannot be reset according to honda service department.*la
When starting the vehicle the air bag light comes on and while driving it stays on. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Srs computer failed. Air bag system will not operate. Dealer advised that the defect is in the computer module.
I have honda accord 1997 v6 model and have continuous problem with srs light. I have spent hundreds of dollars to fix this problem and in the end i am told about computer replacement need which costs $750. I am driving with srs light on all the time. My car has never been in accident and airbags were never deployed. Today i saw same complaints on your web site.was there any solution found for this complaint please help me what can i do to fix this srs problem in my car. Your help will be greatly appreciated.my car vin is [xxx]. Updated 07/26/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Srs light came on twice, with no problem found, needed to be reset by dealer at at cost of $60.00 each time. Third time light came on, taken to dealer to have it reset, told the control unit is bad requiring replacement at $800 +.told the airbag may not deploy in an accident or may deploy without being in an accident. No recall or service bulletins found dealing with this issue.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in whichdriver's air bag did not deploy.please give any further details.
The driver side airbag in my car is defective, causing the srs system to be inactive.honda states that this is an isolated incident and that it is not their responsibility to replace this faulty part.i was wondering if anyone else around the country may have experienced this same problem.what good is a safety feature if the manufacturer won't warrant it for more than 4 years?
While drivingdriver side air bag deployed. Vehicle was not involved in any type of collision, did not run over anything in the road.however,consumer sustained knee, neck, and back injuries.vehicle was towed to the dealer.
Driver's 2 year oldchild is able to get out of the safety harness becausechild is not properly restrained.
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 the problem and replace at no charge.
I am hearing electrical sparking sound when i turn ignition switch to start position. The car starts only after several attempts. Car was stationary.
My 1997 honda accord dies while driving.
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.
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.
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.
The vehicle was stop and the horn started with areally 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.
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 your particular vehicle's vin."failure occurs frequently, at random, no particular indicators that it was going to happen.consequences could be fatal if this fault occurred in an intersection, while passing another vehicle, etc.because honda would not make safe their faulty ignition switch, i replaced the switch at my expense at approximately $60/part, plus my time.honda charges $211 to repair this, so the "total" repair cost with my parts/labor is $211.i did not save the part unfortunately, not thinking of notifying you until too late.the final "dying" that occurred on 9/18/2010 was the last straw.it would be great if others suffering from this obvious fault could be reimbursed or prevented from having to deal with this issue.
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. To 1200. This vehicle serious mechanical issu
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.
I have several complaints:1) the srs light came on.the dealer claimed that i needed a new computer at a cost of $900.i researched possible problems on this and other websites and had listed the technical service bulletins that were relevant.the dealer was not so thorough.my research showed that honda had been having problem with these computers already for several years and done nothing about it.the problem was with a sensor on the passenger side air bag which was malfunctioning in such a way as to leave in doubt whether or not the air bag would deploy.it is ridiculous that consumers have to pay nearly 1,000.00 to fix systemic problems in a safety system that have repeatedly not been addressed.2) my abs light started coming on.when starting the engine the pump motor for the abs system would activate and attempt to pump fluid in the system.it could be heard from inside the car as a grinding noise.it would cycle on and off for about 6 or so times then the relay would trip, turn off motor and illuminate the abs light.the dealer claimed that the ams module was malfunctioning and needed replacement at a cost of 1,700.00.ridiculous.after doing some research online it seems that this is also a common failure for this make and model of car.3) wireless entry system failed.4) a/c evaporator sprung a leak5) driver side passenger door auto lock does not work.this car is far from reliable, as advertised to be, and very questionable in the safety department.i am finished with honda!
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 stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty and was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.
I had to split up my complaint because of the size restriction on the description field.in addition to the ignition coil problem described below i have also had problems with the srs system,abs system, wireless entry system, air conditioner, and the auto door locks (all of which are described in another complaint).for a long time the tachometer behaved randomly.it would surge then fall to zero.for periods of time it behaved normally.there was no pattern to the behavior.initially the engine performance was nominal.over time the engine began surging and stalling, not necessarily in rhythm with the tachometer, nor exhibiting such behavior when the tach was acting up.again there was no obvious pattern.finally the check engine light came on referencing a transmission code that referred to the ignition coil.interestingly once the code was cleared the check engine light when out and did not illuminate for some time.the next time it illuminated it eventually turned itself out.i finally took the car to the detailer.the dealer said that the ignition coil was not talking to the tach and the computer could not read the engine idle speed.consequently it was recommended to replace the ignition coil as it evidently had an electrical failure.i am still researching this problem, but it appears that other owners have had experiences with their 1997 honda accords' engines surging and stalling and in some cases causing accidents.this is definitely not safe and definitely unacceptable. As i mentioned before, i am through with honda!!!!!
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.
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 completed.
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.
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.
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 year for no apparent reason costing ton of money. I have replaced thecompressor twice and still the air conditioner doesn't cool. I leave the "air" button on to keep the fans running so it doesn't overheat as i'm driving. Not to mention in the summer it is blowing out heat and all the windows do not roll down. This car is a mess and i will never purchase another honda. Thanks-
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.
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.
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 downmy car is shutting off while driving - whether i'm on a residential street, or going 75 mph on the highway. I have been blessed not to be hit by another car when this happens.it sometimes starts right back up, but after a few times, it takes about 20 minutes to be able to start. The engine will stir around, but it won't fire up and actually start. Twenty minutes later or so, it starts.. And then we may make it to our destination without stalling again. Oh, and i can't forget the strong scent of fuel in the air when this happens.it started as a sporadic thing that happened whenever i drove long distance (an hour or more) or whenever i was at 1/4 of a tank. More recently, i can hardly drive at all.i tried to leave today, and i didn't make it down the street without the car shutting off twice. The car is not overheating, there's plenty of gas in the tank...yet when i drive, the dash lights go out, the rpm jumps all over the place and finally to 0. The car works fine when the engine is cold (first thing in the morning), but as soon as the engine warms to a normal level, this happens. I've been stranded on the highway more times then i care to admit... By myself, with my children, in 101 degree heat.. Etc. What we've done (unsuccessfully):* i already called the dealership, they ran my vin and said that the recalls have all been taken care of and replaced on my car prior to me purchasing the vehicle.* replaced spark plugs and wires* major tune-up* replaced relay switch* replaced fuel filter.
Consumer stated that the battery died and was replaced.the consumer feels that the problem was with the ignition switch.*scc
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 already knew it was the switch and honda told me the same thing when i dropped the car off. Im not sure if they were trying to upsell me or deny responsibility.
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.
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 caused by nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 regarding the ignition; however, a formal diagnosis was never received.the latest occurrence was on april 16, 2009 while driving 15 mph.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the current mileage was approximately 183,400 and failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
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 very difficult to diagnose and took almost one year.first my mechanic thought it was caused by defective idling speed control relay, then due to bad ignition related relay, which was replaced, but the fault persisted and stalling became more frequent.actually, the defect was due to worn or defective ignition switch, which use to shut the engine off while slowing or braking.after replacing the ignition switch approximately one year ago, car has never stalled.
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 talked to honda but they will not fix the ignition interlock in my car since it is not included in the recall. I feel that since they are recalling some models for this safety concern they should be responsible to replace the ignition interlock my vehicle as well. Is there anything nhtsa can do to help with this issue?
The vehicle power steering failed.
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 not repaired.the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
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.
Battery failed.
Consumer stated the battery died and was replaced.
Battery went out, and two fuses had to be replaced.also, the air conditioner is blowing out heat, making the vehicle hot, and the dealer can't found the problem.
Horn starts blowing while driving, without you touching the horn buttons. This happens without warning. The dealers does not know the cause. When the horn starts blowing it deprograms the alarm and keyless alarm remotes.
While driving the engine just quits.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated the keys became lodged in the ignition and would not release unless the vehicle was in park. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not under recall and any repairs would be at the expense of the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Heared a loud banging noise under the shift lever while driving 40+ mph accelerating onto the interstate.after several days, car stalled while turning corner.experienced sluggish and intermittent loss of power (with frequent stalling driving betweeen 10 to 65 mph on residential area or on a highway).honda service technician removed and replaced the ignition coil & main relay, and advised me to disconnect a non-honda car theft alarm system for further troubleshooting of the ignition system.problem got worst after disconnecting car theft alarm system.car lost power, (sometimes power comes back on when foot was lift off the gas pedal), more than 15 times within 8 miles of driving at 4:30am and had difficulty restarting.experienced hard start later that day at 3:30pm.today, christmas day, i disconnected the battery, cleaned the terminals, checked the wires under the dashboard for cut or loose connections, reconnect the battrey, test drived, and car stalled with some weird noise (like a noise made by an electrical component lossing power) by front/lower of the front passenger floor.this problem had already cost me a little over $500.00 and i just don't have that kind of money to spend just to guess what will correct the problem.
Honda missed a recall on an ignition switch that could have caused me a fatal accident as the car was stopping on the freeway once at full speed 65+ mphi brought the car in with detail of the problem "the car dying' and they misdiagnosed it and failed to see the recall which they would have had access to once they input the vin - honda then refused to reimburse me the money i paid for the unnecessary and unsuccessful work that they did.
The ignition key gets stuck.
Consumer states that vehicle was taken in for an ignition kit to be replaced for vehicle not cranking.consumer states after the repair consumer states problem seemed to have gotten worse.please provide any further information. Mr
While driving on the highway the car stalled (no power) without warning.this occurred several times between three visits to the dealership before being repaired.i was informed that my ignition was bad on the last visit (the mechanic had trouble starting the car). No problem except that i never had a problem starting the car, even after having to start the car and move it at the dealership on the day of the repair.when i initially declined the repair solution (unbelievable) i asked to talk to the manager.the manager never spoke to me but did adjust the price down better than $50 and made the repair without my consent.i paid reluctantly informing them that if this happened again they have a serious problem on their hands.i thought only to use the internet to find if this was a common problem without having been recalled.someone may have lostlost their life or will loose their life.my car has not stalled since being repaired. My last three cars were honda accords.i don't think future purchases will be.
Engine died without any warning lights. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealerlooked at it and could not find cause ofproblem.consumer had this problem about 3 more times. Took vehicle back to dealer, and they saidigniter needed to be changed.consumer could not afford, and distributor was changed. But,problem still exists. Whenvehicle dies consumer loses power steering,andbrakes get hard.
Driver side airbag deployed when a parked vehicle was being started and injured the driver, at the time of the deployment the ignition system was not working.yh
I drove to a restaurant about one mile from my house and parked nose-in to a curb in a parking lot. I placed the car in first gear, as always, and engaged the emergency brake. As i and my three companions left the car, i clicked the remote keyless lock, as i usually do.after dinner, we came out to return home.my husband was to drive back, so i again used my remote keyless entry clicker and the car unlocked.my husband held open the passenger-side front door for me, and i sat in the front seat, the clicker in my hand, but no button activated.before my husband could shut the door, the car started (note:no key in the ignition), and climbed the curb in front.it stalled, then started again and continued up and over the bushes in front.i was the only one in the car.there was no key in the ignition.i was on the passenger side of the front seat.the car does not have a remote ignition.the car is a manual transmission.the emergency brake was still on.the front bumper of the car separated as we backed off the bush.
The contact owns 1997 honda accord. While the vehicle wasin park gear the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v364000 electrical system: ignition. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/21/10. *ljupdated 10/26/10
A couple of months back i read about a recall on various honda and acura vehicles with regard to an ignition switch problem in consumer reports. The recall affected some 19'97 models, but 1998 and newer accords. I own a '97 accord that is experiencing the same problem. I contacted a local dealer and after almost 3 weeks of aggravating phone calls redirecting me to everyone from the corporate office to the janitor, i was denied inclusion in the recall. Some of the excuses were that my vehicle has too many miles on it to be included, that i don't maintain a service relationship with any particular dealer, and that it may just be my key has worn out (both of them at the same time?). I was wondering if it is customary to make such arbitrary decisions when determining inclusion in a safety recall. All those factors listed do not change the fact that my car can roll away after i remove my key.
Recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure.vehicle was repaired under this recall last year. However, the stalling problem recurred. Dealer informedconsumer that the repairs were done, and he was not obligated to repair it again.
The contact owned a 1997 honda accord.the contact stated that the key should not be removed from the vehicle unless the gear shift selector was in park. He stated that the key came out of the ignition when the vehicle was moving which caused unsafe conditions. Updated 08/24/10. *ljupdated 08/25/10
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact took the key out of the ignition without the vehicle being placed in parked and the vehicle rolled forward. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled into another vehicle but there were no damages. The contact stated the failure has happened 4 or 5 times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the ignition lock cylinder. The failure mileage was 90,348 and the current mileage was 97,000. Updated 01/21/11updated 04/04/11
1997 honda accord ignition recall.*mr(nar)
While vehicle was being stolen, the alarm did not sound off. Manufacturer was contacted.
Concerning the iginition switch recall on honda vehicles - why should consumers be made to pay almost one hundred dollars to have an alarm system rewired for the vehicle???the recall was not the fault of the consumer, and honda dealerships are charging exorbitant prices to have the alarm system rewired. Even if the alarm is not a honda part, the 1997 model did not come with an alarm, so obviously one had to be bought, and if the honda has to remove the wires because of their recall, then there should be no reason to have to pay such high fees to have those wires replaced.
When starting vehiclesrs warning light came on and stayed on.dealer says a computer chip has to be replaced.
The onboard computer/brain is malfunctioning.a certified mechanic has advised me that the abs/brake system and the srs/air bag system could deploy at any time due to the computer malfunction.i am concered that a serious accident could result if the brakes fail or the air bags prematurely deploy while i am driving.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at an unknown speed. The dealer stated that the o-ring needed to be replaced and an oil leak needed to be repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 98v231000 (electrical system). The failure progressively worsened and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.
Nhtsa recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure.gwinnette place honda, ga; parts are on back order, anddealership doesn't know when parts are coming in.dealership told consumer to go try another location, with lack of concern for referrals.please describe details.
No parts available. Recall #02120000 ignition switch. Ataman honda 978-851-4356 please provide the address. Ts
Consumer took vehicle to dealer forrecall 02v120000 ignition switch repairs.dealer advised consumer that shewould have to wait until car has 50000 miles before they would do repairs.
Consumer states that honda manufacturer is refusing to do any recall on vehicle cause vehicle was made in canada, and the honda canada is refusing to do any recall on vehcile cause vehicle isno longer in canada. Also per honda usa vehicle is registered in canada.nlm
Nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: island honda, manahawkin, nj was unable to honor recall. Not enough parts available. Please provide any further information.mr
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.the contact noticed that when he placed the ignition in the lock position, the vehicle would not start.he had to turn the ignition several times in order for the vehicle to start.the dealer stated that a new ignition switch would cost $500.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was 12 years old and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch).they would not assist with the repair.the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 60,000.
Honda missed a recall on an ignition switch that could have caused me a fatal accident as the car was stopping on the freeway once at full speed 65+ mphi brought the car in with detail of the problem "the car dying' and they misdiagnosed it and failed to see the recall which they would have had access to once they input the vin - honda then refused to reimburse me the money i paid for the unnecessary and unsuccessful work that they did.
Ignition lock sticks continually, unable to turn key on several occasions. Mjs
A recall for the ignition switch was issued. Dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall because of an after market anti-theft device that was added by the manufacturer upon deliveryof vehicle toconsumer.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at 40 mph the engine stalled without warning.the ignition switch had already been replaced twice.the vehicle was taken to the dealership who performed diagnostic testing and determined the ignition switch was bad again.the dealership replaced the ignition switch again.updated 2/9/2006 - the ignition switch was also recalled (02v120000) in the summer 2002. The dealer installed an improved ignition switch but that one failed as well.
Dealership is refusing to remove alarm system to do recall o2v120000 repairs on ignition system. Ak
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.in 2004, the vehicle was repaired according to a recall for the ignition switch.while driving 25 mph, the ignition switch failed again and the vehicle lost power.the failure also occurs at various speeds.the vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs.the current mileage was 143,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.
Engine stalls without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Occurs unexpected and with out any warning. Instance occurs at all speeds and leaves driver in possible deadly situation. Failure corrected on similar honda vehicles on recall 02v120000 (ignition switch) but not all models included as in my vin.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch in place without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key disengaged while in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 your particular vehicle's vin."failure occurs frequently, at random, no particular indicators that it was going to happen.consequences could be fatal if this fault occurred in an intersection, while passing another vehicle, etc.because honda would not make safe their faulty ignition switch, i replaced the switch at my expense at approximately $60/part, plus my time.honda charges $211 to repair this, so the "total" repair cost with my parts/labor is $211.i did not save the part unfortunately, not thinking of notifying you until too late.the final "dying" that occurred on 9/18/2010 was the last straw.it would be great if others suffering from this obvious fault could be reimbursed or prevented from having to deal with this issue.
Consumer was able to take the key out of the ignition switch without the vehicle being in park. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer received a recall notice on faulty ignition switch. Consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment to have the recall service done, but the dealer told him that he will be charged for the labor because his vehicle had an aftermarket alarm system.
Consumer receivedrecall notice 02v120000 for ignition switch. Technician left live wires hanging fromunderneathdashboard.
Dealership is refusing to dorecall 02v12000 repairs concerning ignition switch.ak
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the ignition on the vehicle would not lock.he had to turn it completely off in order for the key to come out of the ignition without being in park. The failure made it possible for the vehicle roll away and potentially cause a crash to occur. Honda stated that they could offer no assistance and the repairs would be at the owners expense.the current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000.updated 11/12/10 updated 11/16/10
1997 honda accord. Consumer states vehicle was not apart of 2002 recall but has a problem concerning the ignition switch *tgwthe consumer stated the key would come out of the ignition, when the vehicle was in drive or neutral. On one occasion the vehicle slightly rolled in the parking lot at work and hit another vehicle. There was not much of an incline, so neither vehicle was damaged. The dealer replaced a faulty ignition lock cylinder.
No parts available recall#02v120000ignition switch. Honda auto drive santa ana, ca 714-547-3555.nlm
Consumer states that delaer is charging for the disconnecting of an alarm in order to correct recall.
Erratic performance is accurring in this vehicle with lights coming on without switch being on. Also,ownernotices other failures.he was told that vehicle was not part of the recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch.please describe details.
Per consumer, after the dealership superior honda; orangeburg sc; 803-531-6161, had the vehicle for over a week the recall for the igntion switch 02 v 070 000 was not done.ts
The consumer received a recall letter concerning the installation of an ignition switch.the consumer was told that because he had an alarm system, he would have to pay to recieve the recall.*scc
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.while driving 50 mph or greater, the vehicle shut off.the contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the pgmfi relay was the cause of failure.the vehicle has not been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch).the current mileage was 184,000 and failure mileage was 179,000.
The consumer had the ignition switch replaced on a recall number 99i-0020000 on january 20.the same problem started again in june.vehicle stalled while driving on the highway at 65 mph.the consumer was almost struck by another vehicle.the dealer was contacted, and they stated that the parts had already been replaced twice, and there has to be something else wrong.*la
Prior to the recall the ignition switch failed causing the engine to completely stop.
Nhtsa recall campaign 02v120000 ignition switch; the owner does not agree with the process that honda manufacture has instructed the dealership to charge the owners to remove wires for remote entry/alarm system.he wanted the honda manufacture to send him a letter stating this process is in conjunction with the recall.the phone numbers that was given to him by the corporation are either not working or they will not transfer him to the contact person which he spoke to when first called.please describe details. Mr
I have a 1997 honda accord.i have been having serious problems with the car turning off while i am driving.it looks as if the problem should have been covered in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 but was not. I consulted the honda dealer and they said that my car was not covered by this recall and therefore i must pay for the repairs to the ignition switch. With a possible one million cars recalled, it seems as if they have missed some. I have also found other people with the same problem and feel that it needs to be addressed. Thanks for your help.
Vehicle lost all electrical power thencar became inoperable.also,car was steaming. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
When starting up the vehiclewill overheat, and the consumer can smell wires burning.when taking the vehicle to the shop the dealer can't find the problem.
Consumer received a recall notice in october of 1998 and was told by the dealer that his vehicle was not recalled. However, consumer received another recall notice (98v-231) on may of 1999 and called the 800 number on the recall and was told that the vehicle was recalled. The recall was for a wire harness that could short circuit, and cause possible fire in the engine compartment. Possible injuries may have occured due to false information from dealer.
Driving w/daytime running light; noticed smoke coming from vent area and flames near leg/hands area; pulled off fwy into gas station; fire dept arrived & put out flames; flames reappeared & put out again; fire dept said it waselectrical. At dealership, it was 3rd one that burned.
I have a 1997 honda accord, withball joint problems.the consumer was not aware of the ball joint recall and the air condition recall on the vehicle when it was sold to her.the vehicle had to be towed because the ball joint failed.
The daytime running lightsfailed without warning. A recall(98v231000) was issued, however the vehicle identificationnumber was outside of the remedy scope.please provide additional information.
Recall work can not be performed on the electrical system wiring harness (front/underhood) due to lack of parts.
Vehicle fire due to failure of recall component (wiring harness) prior to notice.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the air conditioning system was inoperative.a technician stated that there was a short circuit that caused the fuse to blow and the air compressor to fail.secondly, a representative stated that his vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 98v231000 (electrical system:wiring:front underhood); therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer was not able to assist.the failure and current mileages were 98,000.
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
Erratic performance is accurring in this vehicle with lights coming on without switch being on. Also,ownernotices other failures.he was told that vehicle was not part of the recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch.please describe details.
Consumer receivedrecall notice 02v120000 for ignition switch. Technician left live wires hanging fromunderneathdashboard.
Srs light on dashboard came on and stayed on.vehicle is only 4 years old.consumer has not yet contacteddealer. Please provide any further information.
1997 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle re-built motor failure. The consumer stated the re-built motor he purchased, started knocking and then failed. The establishment where he purchased the motor from, offered him $4,000, when he paid $6,000. They refused to fix or replace the motor. Updated 06/24/13the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired updated 10/17/13
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 very difficult to diagnose and took almost one year.first my mechanic thought it was caused by defective idling speed control relay, then due to bad ignition related relay, which was replaced, but the fault persisted and stalling became more frequent.actually, the defect was due to worn or defective ignition switch, which use to shut the engine off while slowing or braking.after replacing the ignition switch approximately one year ago, car has never stalled.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly stalled. As the vehicle speed decelerated the contact switched the shifter into the neutral position and restarted the engine and the vehicle operated shifted into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,500.
While driving on the highway the engine stalled/failed, windshield wipers stopped working and it felt like the ignition switch was the cause of the failure.headlights were working along with the dash lights.during the stalling period - i pulled over and came to a stop on the highway.soon there after, the engine came on and i began to drive again.this happened twice during a 30 minute ride while it was raining.very dangerous.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine lost power. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
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.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that whiledrivingapproximately30- 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and smoke was detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact let the vehicle cool down however experienced the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While reversing, there was a loud metallic noise coming from the hood of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and the motor mount fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and parked.the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired.the failure and current mileage was 152,587.updated 08/24/11 updated 08/29/11
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle became hot and the contact noticed smoke emitting from the hood. The vehicle had just been serviced a repair shop where the water pump, thermostat and a gasket were replaced. The vehicle was taken back to another repair shop where the contact was informed that the head gasket, water pump, thermostat and timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unvailable. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
Refuse to fix his vehicle::: the dealership will not fix his vehicle due to his son was in military.and the recall expired for a seal to the engine.the vehicle is leaking oildealer is aware of the problem.the dealership is honda he spoke with a service manager 889 991 9009 would not authorize repair.
Dt:1997 honda accord. Dealership was not honoring extended warranty.american honda sent the consumercampaign i 98-081 for extended warranty.went online for a recall that nhtsa had for lower ball joints.american honda ran consumer's vin on website and they said that the lower ball joints did not need to be replaced, but they were going to replace the oil.vehicle would be ready on tomorrow by noon.the lower ball joint was confirmed and there was no issue with them.the issue was for the dealership to honor the extended warranty that honda issued.the service manager said it was not in their interest to let other customers know about safety needs.*sc.
Honda recommends replacing timing belt, balancer belt and water pump at 7 years or 105,000 miles on the 1997 honda accord. I had the dealer replace them all at 7 years and 36,139 miles, in 2004.the replacement water pump failed prematurely in just over five years and 39,618 miles later. Earlier this year i kept seeing coolant under the car.i had the dealer install new belts and a new water pump. The new pump failed right out of the box spilling coolant on the new belts. So, the dealer removed the new belts, installed another new water pump and then reinstalled the same belts. I don't know how this will affect to the longevity of the new belts.also, my main concern is that the timing belt is driving the water pump, and the whole assembly is hidden under a cover.if the water pumps starts failing, hot coolant will spill on the timing andthe balancer belts causing them to weaken over time, and they can either slip or break causing catastrophic engine failure and an accident.please see related photos:http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1908944i believe this is a poor design that can cause the engine to fail suddenly. It seems that hondas from 1992 to 2002 use the same basic concealed pump design. Note: the waterpump was replaced at 36,139 (preventive measure) and it failed at 75,757 or less than 40,00 later!!!updated 05/11/10.8jb
1997 honda accord vehicle with a leaking and corroded radiator. Consumer states the radiator was replaced in 2008 and now it is leaking again. There is corrosion on the back and front of the radiator.the thermostat was stuck open and had to be replaced as well.
While driving smelled a strange odor entering passenger cabin.consumer inspected and discovered that 1 of the engine cooling fans is contained in a plastic holder behind the radiator.the plastic holder completely melted while fan was in operation and almost started a fire.
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.
Oil plug that on the oil pan fell off, causing the oil to spray untoengine,resulting in damages and almost a fire.please provide further information and vin#.
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.
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.*scthe vehicle had an engine oil leak, the dealer replaced the valve cover gasket.
The loud noise ticking valve problem has start around 50000 miles.after having the valves adjust, problem still persist.
Oil shield on the balance shaft has popped out, causing the oil to leak ont the ground. Dealer has been notified.
While driving the balance shaft seal came out and caused oil to leak from the vehicle rapidly, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
There was an oil leak due to an engine block crack.
The oil pump failed.*mjs
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 advised having a diagnostic performed and also replacing the ignition switch. The manufacturer was contacted and also advised that his vin was not included in any recall and he would be liable for any repairs. The failure mileage was 126,500.
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 downmy car is shutting off while driving - whether i'm on a residential street, or going 75 mph on the highway. I have been blessed not to be hit by another car when this happens.it sometimes starts right back up, but after a few times, it takes about 20 minutes to be able to start. The engine will stir around, but it won't fire up and actually start. Twenty minutes later or so, it starts.. And then we may make it to our destination without stalling again. Oh, and i can't forget the strong scent of fuel in the air when this happens.it started as a sporadic thing that happened whenever i drove long distance (an hour or more) or whenever i was at 1/4 of a tank. More recently, i can hardly drive at all.i tried to leave today, and i didn't make it down the street without the car shutting off twice. The car is not overheating, there's plenty of gas in the tank...yet when i drive, the dash lights go out, the rpm jumps all over the place and finally to 0. The car works fine when the engine is cold (first thing in the morning), but as soon as the engine warms to a normal level, this happens. I've been stranded on the highway more times then i care to admit... By myself, with my children, in 101 degree heat.. Etc. What we've done (unsuccessfully):* i already called the dealership, they ran my vin and said that the recalls have all been taken care of and replaced on my car prior to me purchasing the vehicle.* replaced spark plugs and wires* major tune-up* replaced relay switch* replaced fuel filter.
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.
There was an oil leak due to an engine block crack.the consumer states that there was a small porous crack and developed a special bracket to hold the exhaust manifold away from the engine block because the vibration of the manifold exhaust is against the engine caused the crack.*scc
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.
Vehicle will shut down without any notice.problem can happen at any speed, and is also intermittent. Please provide more information.
While driving 55 mphon the highwayvehicle began to lose power which caused the vehicle to completely shut down cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer due to smoke coming from the exhaust during acceleration, the dealer could not find any problems, the vehicle was taken back a second time in which the dealer removed the heads and found that there was excessive sludge in the engine in which the engine would need replaced, the dealer would not make repairs under warranty.
While driving at 75mph vehiclestalled.consumerpulled off, put vehicle in park, and restartedvehicle.took to dealer on two occasions and dealer still couldn't correct the problem. Please provide any further information.
Oil seal blown out at very low mileage; garage informs that problem is occurring at high frequency among hondas of similar age, although not mileage, and that honda is avoiding or delaying sending out notices of defect.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Have taken my car in 4 times and they just reset it.they keep on telling that there's no solution to the problem yet. They contacted the headquarters, and they didn't do anything to satisfy me.i do not feel confortable about my car because i have to miss work and school so much for this problem, and yet they do not do anything.they don't seem to care about this problem.i think i have a lemon and i don't like the way they are treating this situation.
Oil seal blew, lost almost all of the oil. No warning. Honda dealer in alhambra, ca said that the engine had ceased, wanted over $8,000 to replace engine. Took it to another local mechanic who said that the engine had not ceased. He had 2 other honda accords there with the same problem.
While traveling at any speed vehicle would die intermittently. Please provide further information.
Vehicle has stalled 8 times at 30-65 mph. Dealer was contacted, said a recall was forthcoming on this issue.
I lost more than half of the oil on 2 mile drive to school- broken seal, with no warning whatsoever. My luck it did not happen on the interstate highway- the car would've been gone. A mechanic at firestoneservice center was not surprised - he had seen this happen on many other accords.
Same exact incident happened to another car i owned, honda accord lx 96, at the same mileage range (59k-60k). Only with accord 96, i was fortunate enough to stop on time, and was able to save the engine. Whereas, in this car - accord 97 situation, i was too late, all of the oil came out, and engine was irreparably damaged. According to the honda accord manuals, maintenance (change of timing belts, etc.) on the car should be done at around 90k miles, excluding the regular oil changes. Therefore, both incidents were not related to a delayed maintenance, but to an irregular failure of the oil pump and the oil seal. Both cases are identical on similar cars and deserve to be investigated.
While starting vehicle engine check light remains on.also, while driving problem has occurred five times.engine misfires, but dealer cannot correct problem.
Cruise control failed to turn off when brake pedal was depressed, cruise control button turned off. Braking system failed to slow or stop vehicle.only when parking brake was applied did vehicle slow.
While driving the car (approx. 50 mph) the balancer shaft oil seal backed out. The engine oil was pumped out. The warning lights came on and my wife pulled the car off the road. But it was too late the engine seized. Honda was willing to replace the seal but said they would not repair the engine. Honda knows that this seal is a problem and has sent a service bulletin out telling people so. (we did not receive a notice from honda on this) instead of recalling the faulty part honda has figured out that they can put the responsibility for their design mistakes on their customers by simply sending out a service bulletin. If you don't get a letter from honda --oh well. Honda should replace the seals in all of the affected cars and honda should be required to repair/replace any engines destroyed by the faulty seal.
Intermittent stalling.
While backing out of the driveway, consumer saw black smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer stopped vehicle, looked underneath the car and saw that oil was pouring onto the ground. Dealer has not been contacted.the balance shaft seal was replaced along with a new retainer, balance belt and timing belt.
Vehicle was taken in for a recall repairs fora balancer shaft oil seal leak. Honda refused to pay for the repairs. Honda insistedtheir responsibility ended in january 2003. However, consumer called in september 2002 to get this work done. It wasn't mentioned at that time. File wasn't updated, resulting in refusal of recall repairs.
Road water gotinto the engine compartment and was picked up by fan belt. Consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
Exhaust shield rattles, dealer responded that there are ways to minimize the noise, but never fix it permanently.
Emissions recall on vehicle.the engine light came on.*tceach time the vehicle was taken tot he dealer for this problem they replaced the evap canister vent valve.the consumer's vehicle is close to it's 150,000 mile warranty and is concerned that the problem will persist after the warranty expires.
When starting up vehicle consumer can smell fuel or vapors within the vehicle. Also, when driving vehicle the smell gets intovehicle, and consumer can't determine wherefuel or vapors are coming from.dealer is aware of problem.
Consumer was driving vehicle into a parking lot when bumper hit the pole that posts handicap signs, very slightly dented the bumper of vehicle.also both air bags deployed.consumer was wearing seat belt.also burned her right armand broke her glasses. Consumer stated there was also a problem with the torque converter and catalytic converter.
Was any recall reported on catalytic converter.dt
The engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer replaced the egr valve.
Consumer took vehicle into the dealer for regular maintenance, mr. Dan olson, floor manager, indicated that manufacturer has send a bulletin #100 containing information on the seal crack block exhaust manifold.so he had to pay for this repair over $400.00.
Exhaust pipe had a hole and rust, and muffler was comptetely hollow too.yh
The muffler failed at 33,695 miles.dealer said original muffler is not covered under warranty.
I had to split up my complaint because of the size restriction on the description field.in addition to the ignition coil problem described below i have also had problems with the srs system,abs system, wireless entry system, air conditioner, and the auto door locks (all of which are described in another complaint).for a long time the tachometer behaved randomly.it would surge then fall to zero.for periods of time it behaved normally.there was no pattern to the behavior.initially the engine performance was nominal.over time the engine began surging and stalling, not necessarily in rhythm with the tachometer, nor exhibiting such behavior when the tach was acting up.again there was no obvious pattern.finally the check engine light came on referencing a transmission code that referred to the ignition coil.interestingly once the code was cleared the check engine light when out and did not illuminate for some time.the next time it illuminated it eventually turned itself out.i finally took the car to the detailer.the dealer said that the ignition coil was not talking to the tach and the computer could not read the engine idle speed.consequently it was recommended to replace the ignition coil as it evidently had an electrical failure.i am still researching this problem, but it appears that other owners have had experiences with their 1997 honda accords' engines surging and stalling and in some cases causing accidents.this is definitely not safe and definitely unacceptable. As i mentioned before, i am through with honda!!!!!
I have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. The first time it happened, i was going home from work on a cold winter night. I got the freeway and accelerated to 55 mph. I then set the cruise control (as i normally do in light traffic). I noticed that the car's engine was still revving a lot more than it should. I looked down and noticed that i was doing 70 mph. I immediately stepped on the brake to deactivate the cruise control. I continued to notice this issue all winter. I set the cruise at 40 mph and noticed that it went up by about 20 mph above the setting before it finally stopped accelerating and settled back to the cruise set speed (or close to it). In the warm weather this problem disappears.
Water leaked into front flooring, caused by "leaf buildup" in a/c.
I paid $467.32 to replace a part that should not have failed during life of vehicle;this was a defective part and honda should reimburse me. No safety defect listed in summary.
Srs airbag light came onpanel.consumer took vehicle to dealership.she needs a srs control unit, anddealership doesn't have them in stock.water has gooten inside ofradio.drainage coming from air conditioner leakage.dealership is aware of problem.the consumer believes possibly the water corroded srs computer module as the result of faulty water drainage which should have been the responsibility of the dealer or manufacturer.
I have an ongoing problem with mya/c draining into the driver side front and rear of my car. I have taken my car into this dealer and another dealer about 4 times since purchasing this car.the service rep. Stated i should only operate theac in the re-circulation mode vice fresh air mode.i explained we have about4 other cars parking in the same area as i do, and none are experiencingac drainage problems.i ask the rep. Does that mean all honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode?her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all of their customers.the service rep. Stated this is not an unsual situation for honda. Is that true?
The air condition failed due to fan condensor failure.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the air conditioning system was inoperative.a technician stated that there was a short circuit that caused the fuse to blow and the air compressor to fail.secondly, a representative stated that his vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 98v231000 (electrical system:wiring:front underhood); therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer was not able to assist.the failure and current mileages were 98,000.
Air conditioner evaporatorprematurely failed at 64,000 miles .the consumer had replaced the evaporator and wanted reimbursement from the manufacturer because the original part was defective.
My 1997 accord has had repeated problems with the air conditioner every year atleast two times, i need to have some part of the ac repaired or replaced, contacted honda usa and all i got was a sorry, this is the 7th honda/acura vehicle i have owned and never had this type of issue w/ any other one. Have a spent well over 3,000 dollors since i purchased the car on ac issues alone.
Difficulty having electric a/c cables repaired under recall due to unavailability of parts.
I have had an ongoing problem with my a/c draining into the driver side front and rear of my car.the water from my a/c drains into the car as a result of blockage of the drain hose according to the dealership. I have taken my car to dealershipand another dealership about 6 times since purchasing this car.on 3/14/2000, after repairing the service rep. Stated my a/c should be operated in the re-circulation mode vice the fresh air mode.i explained we have 4 other cars parking in the same area as i do, and none are experiencing ac drainage problems.i ask the rep. Does that means all honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode? her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all their honda accords owners.the service rep. Stated that there is nothing that can be done to fix the problem but to operate the acin re-circulation mode.
Consumer srs light came on and air condition was leaking. The consumer contacted the dealer about the air bag light.she made an appointment and was told that it would take 7-10 days for the part to arrive.when the ac leaked the carpet, front and rear, became soaked.
I have an ongoing problem with mya/c draining into the driver side front and rear of my car. I have taken my car into this dealer and another dealer about 4 times since purchasing this car.the service rep. Stated i should only operate theac in the re-circulation mode vice fresh air mode.i explained we have about4 other cars parking in the same area as i do, and none are experiencingac drainage problems.i ask the rep. Does that mean all honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode?her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all of their customers.the service rep. Stated this is not an unsual situation for honda. Is that true?
Recall work can not be performed on the air conditioner system due to lack of parts.
The consumer is concern because the lug wrench jack does not fit the after market rim.the dealership is aware of the problem.mr
The instruction manual states that infant seat should be placed in rear center , this contradicts all child safety seat instructions, when arm rests are present.
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 year for no apparent reason costing ton of money. I have replaced thecompressor twice and still the air conditioner doesn't cool. I leave the "air" button on to keep the fans running so it doesn't overheat as i'm driving. Not to mention in the summer it is blowing out heat and all the windows do not roll down. This car is a mess and i will never purchase another honda. Thanks-
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 never completed properly, ther are two active titles currently on vehicle, ohio and california california is now salvaged title as of 2/04/2001.contacted dealership numerous time regarding the findings on the bumper cover that had medical tape holding the side secure fastners together. And bumper cover out of allignment.radiator support had been buckled and not repaired correctly, primer on the inside of right front hood, head l ight assembly unit not complete and out of allignment,uneven tire wear, no owners manual, tires switched at time allignment was performed by dealership, dealership rented vehicle for 10 days., dealership represented preferred body shop american autobody and paint as boar official that was misrepresentation, contacted american honda as well as honda care regarding this vehicle and dealership?i asked the dealership what the certification applied to?it was to be warrantied just like a new vehicle..vehicle warranty docs were incomplete and not voluntarily submitted?dealership employee pushed husband against wall?no owners manual?michellon warranty came with vehicle docs. But at time of allignment federal tires were replaced without warranty?i was told the new tires were magical?i totalled the vehicle and later found on ccc report from the insurance company, that vehicle had previous damage done.. And all the above problem pertaining to previous damage?
No fule pump in town, on order for 4 days now.fuel pump should not go out at 40000 miles.
Gasoline leaks -- suspect that it is manufacturer's defects w/ support research.
Fuel tank leaking at seams.....rusted.replacement was performed.
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.
I have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. The first time it happened, i was going home from work on a cold winter night. I got the freeway and accelerated to 55 mph. I then set the cruise control (as i normally do in light traffic). I noticed that the car's engine was still revving a lot more than it should. I looked down and noticed that i was doing 70 mph. I immediately stepped on the brake to deactivate the cruise control. I continued to notice this issue all winter. I set the cruise at 40 mph and noticed that it went up by about 20 mph above the setting before it finally stopped accelerating and settled back to the cruise set speed (or close to it). In the warm weather this problem disappears.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle the air bag light comes on. Dealer notified. Ts
The lock actuator on the drivers side makes a noise and at times i am unable to get into my vehicle.i have 4 friends with accords between the years of 1995-1997 and they all are experiencing the sample problem.is this recalled by honda? *nlm
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While reversing, there was a loud metallic noise coming from the hood of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and the motor mount fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
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.
Speedometer unit.
Four speed automatic transmission completely failed for my 1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, with only 69,550 miles. The "check engine" light illuminated, while the "d4" automatic transmission indicator flashed off and on at same time. Honda wouldn't drive in fourth gear and acted as it was slipping. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011 for diagnosis. Honda technician(s) advised that the "ecm code" disclosed that the transmission had completely failed and required replacement. I was not notified and/or offered any information regarding honda extending the transmission warranty for this 1997 honda accord lx. At time of incident, was interstate 285 on ramp when vehicle transmission started slipping, allowing maximum speed of approximately 15 to 20 mph. Vehicle immediately in the backof my vehicle had to take evasive action to prevent rear end collision. Premature transmission failure created a significant safety hazard to myself and other vehicles to my rear.please note, honda accord within several years before and after the 1997 year model has a significant history of early transmission failures in which honda has failed to initiate a product recall, despite numerous website posts..
While driving uphill in the mountains of nc on i-26, without prior warning, transmission slipping of my 97 honda accord with 88,000 original miles, caused traffic to back-up behind me in the rain.was finally able to remove from freeway out of danger.
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 year for no apparent reason costing ton of money. I have replaced thecompressor twice and still the air conditioner doesn't cool. I leave the "air" button on to keep the fans running so it doesn't overheat as i'm driving. Not to mention in the summer it is blowing out heat and all the windows do not roll down. This car is a mess and i will never purchase another honda. Thanks-
Hi,several years ago i reported to nhtsa (and corporate honda)that my honda accord had serious transmission problems. A nhtsa engineer telephoned me and did in fact go out to a dealer to investigate my allegation. No action was taken by nhtsa and honda did nothing to fix the transmission defect. Today, some years after my complaint, i have been informed that transmission repair shops are experiencing a large and unusual increase in transmission failures of the honda accord, 4 and 6-cylinder. Failures are occurring at 40,000to 60,000 miles.honda dealerships here in southern california are not paying for these premature failures, instead owners are paying $6,000.000 for new tranmissions. Please investigate.yours very truly,peter reiter/[email protected]
Started at about 46k tach started bouncing over 2k rpm than started experancing powerloss and eratic shifting than intermitant undriveable conditions dealer says i need a new trans
Complete honda accord automatic transmission failure at 69,550 milesbelow incident almost resulted in rear end collision on interstate highway when attempting to accelerate onto entrance ramp and vehicle behind required evasive action to prevent rear end collision with my vehicle due to automatic transmission failure, failing to accelerate more than 20 mph.four speed automatic transmission completely failed for my 1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, with only 69,550 miles. The "check engine" light illuminated, while the "d4" automatic transmission indicator flashed off and on at same time. Honda wouldn't drive in fourth gear and acted as it was slipping. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011 for diagnosis. Honda technician(s) advised that the "ecm code" disclosed that the transmission had completely failed and required replacement.
The contact owns a 1999 honda accord.the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears.the vehicle would also lunge forward sporadically and without warning.the dealer diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. The vin was unavailable.
On 7/27/03, sunday the check engine light showed up, i decided to take the car to my mechanic right away the next day, but on monday morning, i couldn't even get out to the main road from my development and the car just lost the gear. This happened without any warning sign, and the incident could have turned fatal at highway traffic and speeds. Car just has 58k miles and honda refuses to help in any way, even though they have history of such problems and they even have an extended warrenty for such problems on newer honda and acura branded vehicles. The reason for refusal is that they don't provide goodwill assistance to vehicles more than 5 years old. But the bottomline is that i have maintained this vehicle well and generally the usage habits affect manual transmissions not the automatic ones.we have driven other cars to death and nothing had happened to their automatic transmissions, so this is a manufacturer defect. There is certain quality and durability that is expected from any product, and the manufecturer should be held liable for any product that fails, even if it happens outside of warrenty. The fact that they provide 7 years/100000 miles extended warrenty on newer vehicles, sets up a precedent, that is they expect a defect free transmission to last at least that long.honda just thinks that they can get away without fixing older cars because they think oweners won't pursue their case in the court, but i am going to the small claims court for sure on this one.
1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, 4-speed automatic transmission. Automatic transmission failure at 69,500 miles, september 09, 2011.transmission slipping in fourth/third gear, with little acceleration. The "check engine" light came "on," while at the same time the "d4" automatic transmission shift indicator was "blinking" on and off. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011, where honda technician(s) checked diagnostic code(s) for "ecm." honda technician(s) stated that the transmission, with only 69,500 miles had completely failed and required a new and/or rebuilt transmission, despite all preventative maintenance having been performed on the vehicle. Replacement cost expected to be $2,400.00 for a rebuilt transmission, or $5,500.00 for a new oem honda replacement transmission. According to honda service advisor, honda has had previous automatic transmission failures involving this model and year. However, no mention of any extended warranty by honda was mentioned, if any.
1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, 4-speed automatic transmission. Automatic transmission failure at 69,500 miles, september 09, 2011.transmission slipping in fourth/third gear, with little acceleration. The "check engine" light came "on," while at the same time the "d4" automatic transmission shift indicator was "blinking" on and off. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011, where honda technician(s) checked diagnostic code(s) for "ecm." honda technician(s) stated that the transmission, with only 69,500 miles had completely failed and required a new and/or rebuilt transmission, despite all preventative maintenance having been performed on the vehicle. Replacement cost expected to be $2,400.00 for a rebuilt transmission, or $5,500.00 for a new oem honda replacement transmission. According to honda service advisor, honda has had previous automatic transmission failures involving this model and year. However, no mention of any extended warranty by honda was mentioned, if any.
Complete honda accord automatic transmission failure at 69,550 milesbelow incident almost resulted in rear end collision on interstate highway when attempting to accelerate onto entrance ramp and vehicle behind required evasive action to prevent rear end collision with my vehicle due to automatic transmission failure, failing to accelerate more than 20 mph.four speed automatic transmission completely failed for my 1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, with only 69,550 miles. The "check engine" light illuminated, while the "d4" automatic transmission indicator flashed off and on at same time. Honda wouldn't drive in fourth gear and acted as it was slipping. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011 for diagnosis. Honda technician(s) advised that the "ecm code" disclosed that the transmission had completely failed and required replacement.
I have a 1997 honda accord,model lx-v6, vin [xxx] with automatic transmission. I was driving home from philadelphia and nearing home when after starting from a stop light in d4(auto) the car vibrated vigorously and stalled. (the vibration and stallingwas like what happens when operating a manual transmission car and releasing the clutch suddenly.) i pulled over and started the engine from park to d4 and again i had the same problem. I repeated with d2 and the car did not stall although the engine was making some noise. I drove the car to a nearby honda dealer, planet honda in union, nj and explained the problem. The car was left at the dealer for 2 days but they were unable to give a reason for this. The noise in the engine still appears and the dealer is suggesting replacing the whole transmission. This is a safety hazard and if the problem occurred on the highway instead of a local road it could have been hazardous.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
After coming to a stop at a stop sign, the car would not move when i pressed on the gas pedal.was forced to downshift to make the car move; d3/d4 were not working and engine merely revved as though i was in neutral.problem occurs intermittently.dealer was unable to find problem and did not repair.two months later, the transmission has blown out completely and most gears do not work or produce loud griding noises along with severe jolting.dt
Automatic transmission needs to be replaced at 80,000 miles.service performed prior to normal cycle per owners manual at 45,000 miles.local honda car dealer performed service noted on a service bulletin (5 flushings) and did not work.
The vehicle was put into reverse and the vehicle started to go in the opposite direction.had to use the emergency brake to stop.please describe details.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.while driving at high speeds for longer than 30 minutes, the contact noticed that the rpm's were higher than normal and the check engine light was on.the vehicle was taken to a transmission mechanic and it was discovered that the transmission was slipping.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 108,000. Updated 09/25/08the torque converter was replaced. Updated 09/26/08.
While driving transmission would slip when changing gears. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that oil was leaking onto the transmission which caused the gears to slip.
Automatic transmission needs replacing @ 85,000 miles.all mileage services as noted in manual have been followed.honda dealer has done a multiple flushing service -- problem still exists.
Honda accord 1997, automatic transmission loosing gears, unable to maintain safe highway speed and associated high risk maneuvers to exit the drive lanes onto a shoulder. Third incident, third replacement transmission for the same reason. All had suggested manufactures maintenance and service performed.
After coming to a stop at a traffic light, the car would not move when pressed on the gas pedal.dealer said that the car needs a new transmission.this car has only 35,000 miles when this transmission failed and the cost is not cover under warranty..
The brakes make a loud clicking noise (similar to the sound heard when cars running over the sewer manhole cover) during the first brake when the vehicle has been parked for a while (2-3 hours) or after the gear has been shifted to reverse and back to drive.dealer cannot find the problem.
The contact owned a 1997 honda accord.the contact stated that the key should not be removed from the vehicle unless the gear shift selector was in park. He stated that the key came out of the ignition when the vehicle was moving which caused unsafe conditions. Updated 08/24/10. *ljupdated 08/25/10
Automatic transmission computer failed. Yh
Automatic transmission computer failed. Yh
While traveling 70 mph, owner went to reach for the radio and accidentally hitgear shift. Lever moved and went into neutral. Manufacturer stated that this design feature is within specifications.please describe details.
I removed ignition key , thinking transmission was in park, and exited from car.the car rolled away.i discovered it was in drive. Honda has a recall # 03v423000 for this identical problem.the problem on my car has been verified by the dealer.i am being told that the recall does not include 1997s , only 1998-1999.i am hereby informing you that the problem also exists on 1997s (demonstratable on my vehical with 59k miles.)1997's should also be included in the recall.my case number with honda is no12003-12-1000057.i would like to get this resolved immediately so that i can get a fix to a potentially dangerous situation.thank you.
Transmission on my 1997 honda accord lx v4 failed prematurely at 58000 miles, and honda refused to help in any way, even though they had history of such problems, andeven had an extended warranty for such problems on newer honda and acura branded vehicles.the reason for refusalwas that they didn't provide goodwill assistance to vehicles more than 5 years old.but the bottom line was that i have maintained this vehicle well so this was a manufecturing defect, and there was certain quality and durability that was expected from any product, and the manufecturer should be held liable for any product that failed, even if it happend outside of warranty.the fact that they provided 7 years/100000 miles extended warranty on newer vehicles, set up a precedent, that was that they expected a defect free transmission to last at least that long.also alarming is the way in which failure occured.on 7/27/03, sunday the "check engine" light showed up, i decided to take the car to my mechanic right away, and so on monday morning i couldn't even get out to the main road from my development and the car just lost the gear.this happened without any warning sign, and the incident could have turned fatal, if the failure occured at freeway traffic and speeds.
Consumer was driving vehicle into a parking lot when bumper hit the pole that posts handicap signs, very slightly dented the bumper of vehicle.also both air bags deployed.consumer was wearing seat belt.also burned her right armand broke her glasses. Consumer stated there was also a problem with the torque converter and catalytic converter.
I am having an issue with my automatic transmission on my 1997 honda accord ex coupe. I had my transmission serviced recently and apparently the code p0740 came up which is related to the torque converter. With many hours or research and speaking with american honda there is an issue with all the automatic transmissions on hondas 1997 and newer. This problem results in the transmission needing replacement. The clutch slips and takes shards of metal off leading to a clog in the filter. The problem will cause total transmission failure at any time. When i called american honda they were unwilling to help me with this issue. They stated that it was a known issue but there was nothing that they would do for me. My only option now is to spend 3000.00 to replace the transmission which seems unfair since the car is in otherwise fantastic shape.
Consumer was driving at 30 mph when the right front passenger wheel came off. Vehicle was towed, and it was determined thatthe lower ball joints separated, and the axlecracked. Manufacturer stated that thisvehicle was not included in the ball joint nhtsarecall 99v069000.....as aresult, of broken lower ball joint right front wheel detached and was lodged undeneaththe body of the vehicle. The front end wason the ground, and fluid was leaking all over the road. Consumer called aaa and vehicle was towedt a local mechanic, who identified the problem as a broken right side lower ball joint. However, it was obvious to the mechanic that this wasnot a typical problen, and was not the result of naural wear. There was a technical servic ebulletin which applied to this vehicle. Mechanic replaced lower ball joint and cracked axle. In addition, had the ball joint on the other side replaced, even though it seemed to be tight, as a precaution so that this would not happen again.
Balance shaft seal broke, causing oil spillage.the dealer has been notified, and repaired the problem at owner's expense.honda is aware of the problem. *ml
Air bag are defect. Also the transmission was defective until we paid $800.00 to repair it.
Seatbelt failure
I had filed a report with the bar about a seat belt on the driver side of my honda accord starting to frey and they had spoke with honda in poway ca and they will not cover the seat belt because it is not broken. To me it seems like a safety issue because if i am involved in an accident will the seat belt be working 100%? there are tear marks on the belt were it clicks to the belt buckle and i feel this is not safe. I feel honda should cover this.
One of the seat belt at the back doesnt retract. Its just dangling. I have hardly used this seat belt however when used sparingly the seat belt got stuck didnt retract.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch in place without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key disengaged while in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Left side seat belt inertia reels failed to retract the seat belt to the stowed position.
While driving the front passenger's side seat belt locks up for no apparent reason.please provide details.
Front and rear shoulder belts fail to properly retract, causing inadequate protection when belts are needed. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. The rear seat belt is not usable at all and the driver seat belt does not retract properly.
Front passenger side seat belt locks up intermittently for not apparent reason.
Seat belt not long enough for my daughter in law to use.contacted dealer. Was told honda doesn't make extentions like ford does.can you help with this?
Seat belt too tight across chest of consumer.nlm
Seat belt locked up and tightened, consumer had to cut to release.
Not able to wear weat belts, not big enough , there is no extension avability
Passenger side front seat belt gets stuck.passenger must unbuckle seat belt and retract it completely and then rebuckle it.this always happens whenever a passenger is in the vehicle since the vehicle was new.
The seat belt is not big enough. The dealer has inform me that honda does not have an extension for the seat belt, it is illegle to drive anywhere but my state without the seat belt fasten.
Seat belt design allows for continued tightening when movement is felt, causing a very uncomfortable tight feeling on consumer.
Vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, rear lap belt unbuckled where an unoccupied child restraint was located. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Passenger side front seat belt gets stuck.passenger must unbuckle seat belt and retract it completely and then rebuckle it.this always happens whenever a passenger is in the vehicle since the vehicle was new.
Passenger's front seat belt buckle will not stay fastened.belt will lock but can easily become undone.dealer will be contacted.
This is a general complaint for the front seat belt buckles used on a wide variety of honda vehicles over multiple production years being able to unlatch during a collision.to keep this complaint form brief, only the main topics will be discussed.the defect consists of the seatbelt failing to fully latch in place if a small amount of a beverage (usually soda pop) is spilled into the seatbelt housing.after drying, the beverage residue becomes sticky and the design of the seatbelt buckle prevents the buckle from latching securely.the failure mode can be either the seatbelt not latching at all or the buckle giving a 'false latch' condition meaning that the seatbelt tongue clicks and seems to hold in place normally to the occupant but if pulled firmly it will release.obviously, this is a major safety concern to occupants.honda has known about this defect and even has returned warranty parts (estimate over 1000 failures have been returned by customers) that it has categorized as bsr (brown sticky residue).this problem goes back at least as far as 1994 (with the 1994 style design being especially prone to this failure). As stated, honda has received many failures of this type back but has taken no action to correct the problem.it is unknown how many people may have been wearing their seat belt but when in a collision it unlatched and allowed them to be injured.furthermore, with honda placing a cupholder just inches away from the seatbelt buckle (and with the buckle designed in a funnel shape), it is obvious that honda knew beverages would be in close proximity to the buckle.this is a very serious problem and i hope that an investigation will be conducted to help save lives.forcing honda to present the information about the warranty claims it has received for seat belt buckles over the past several years would show that honda has known of the defect but has taken no steps to correct it or inform its customers of the danger.
Driver's seat belt buckle will not release from locking mechanism, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Right front seat belt retractor gradually tightens until belt is disconnected.
The passenger seat belt locks up holding the passenger tightly against the seat and can only be released if the seat belt is completely retracted. This can be done manually without the car driving. I have contacted our dealer and it says all is well.looking at your database indicates having similar problems.
Design: right frnt shoulder belt only retracts after it's fully extended, becomes tighter and tighter unil occupant is forced to unlatch seat belt. Occupant continues to ride unrestrained.
Seat belt will not retract or come out.
Vehicle was coming to stop when it was rearended and pushed into another vehicle, then hitting a guardrail where no airbag deployed.also, driver's seat collapsed, falling backward where a child car seat was locatated, vehicle is a total loss.
Consumerwas hit from behind and ended up inback seat.first she went forward and bounced back, and ended up in rear of vehicle.consumerhitsteering wheel, andsustained head/ eye, and neck injuries.
Consumer went to adjust electrical driver's side seat, heard loud noise, and caused the seat to come off track. Seat moves in all directions when pressure is apllied to gas or brake pedal.
Back seat latch failed.nlm
Pressed the gas pedal on my car, and the car kept accelerating and the gas pedal got hard i had to put the car in park to stop it from hitting a car in front of me all while the engine kept revving, i then turned of the car and when i turned it on it was still doing the same thing until i pressed on the gas pedal again it went back to normal.
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 $800. To 1200. This vehicle serious mechanical issu
My 1997 honda accord ex with 107,000 miles that i had owned since brand new and had serviced routinely developed an abs braking problem. My brakes were determined to be ok and the abs light did not come on, but when i stepped on the brakes they would make a loud and slow "click click" sound, the abs buzzing sound occurred, the brakes would push up and the car would lurch forward. Dealer replicated the issue and determined that it was likely the modulator needing to be replaced. This seems to be a common issue on here- please look into this!
Abssystem wasl leaking cost$ 640 to repair. Then found that abs modulator had failed which cost over $940 to replace. What kind of brake design is this? total ripoff. Never again honda.
Consumer states that the abs system failed. Please provide any information.
Brakes becoming less effective and that they emitted grind and screech when applied, front bake pads cracked right down the centerall four of them.
I have several complaints:1) the srs light came on.the dealer claimed that i needed a new computer at a cost of $900.i researched possible problems on this and other websites and had listed the technical service bulletins that were relevant.the dealer was not so thorough.my research showed that honda had been having problem with these computers already for several years and done nothing about it.the problem was with a sensor on the passenger side air bag which was malfunctioning in such a way as to leave in doubt whether or not the air bag would deploy.it is ridiculous that consumers have to pay nearly 1,000.00 to fix systemic problems in a safety system that have repeatedly not been addressed.2) my abs light started coming on.when starting the engine the pump motor for the abs system would activate and attempt to pump fluid in the system.it could be heard from inside the car as a grinding noise.it would cycle on and off for about 6 or so times then the relay would trip, turn off motor and illuminate the abs light.the dealer claimed that the ams module was malfunctioning and needed replacement at a cost of 1,700.00.ridiculous.after doing some research online it seems that this is also a common failure for this make and model of car.3) wireless entry system failed.4) a/c evaporator sprung a leak5) driver side passenger door auto lock does not work.this car is far from reliable, as advertised to be, and very questionable in the safety department.i am finished with honda!
1997 honda accord ex failed abs modulator.it seems there are several complaints of this part being a high failure item.honda just sits back and charges 1300 dollars to replace a safety item.please honda make this a recall and start taking care of your customers.
When engine is started i hear a noise coming from the abs modulator.the noise repeatedly occurs approx every 2-3 minutes. After approx 5 miles of driving the abs light comes on.i went to the dealership and they said that 2 parts needed to be changed, the modulator and ?.the cost of repair was 1200 with a dealer discount.
I purchased this 1997 honda accord from my mom (she was the only owner) it only had 18,000 miles at the time.currently the auto has a little more than 40,000 and there is noticable tire wear and the brakes make a strange clicking noise when braking.
While driving in inclement weatherthe brakes failed, resulting in a collision.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to resolve the problem.
When applying the brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor. In order to get the vehicle to stop, consumer had to hit a curb.please give any further details.
Consumer was in driveway pulling into a parking space when applied thebrakes, and vehicle started to accelerate,causing it hit a tree andair bags to deploy. The deployed air bags caused injuries to the driver and the passenger. Dealer notified.
Abs system locks up causing vehicle to skid and veer to the right.
I spent over $800 in eight months on new rotors and brake pads.the parts replaced were original from the day bought march 1, 1997.honda of scottsdale, honda of tempe, and honda of mesa all have kept required maintenance records.at about 32k miles i asked scottsdale honda to check a rattling sound.they said i stell had 7500 miles on the brakes.at about 34k i took it to econolube n' tune because i was getting no satisfaction.he charged me $350 and said the rotor could not be turned on his lathe and needed to be replaced.mary cutbirth, customer relations representative for honda in colarado (303-696-3935) said try to get the calipers back because they were under the 36k miles warranty.econolube n' tune threw them away.honda would not help,at 45k miles honda of mesa did the maintenance inspection.i took the car back because i heard rattling.they did nothing.at 50565 miles i was feeling shaking when i stopped.honda of mesa said the rotor needed replacing with brake pads.it cost $450.
When applying the brakes at normal conditionsabs light andbrake light came on intermittently. Causingloss of braking. Dealership indicated to consumerabs module and sensor needed to be replaced at consumer'sexpenses of $2,200, but problem was not resolved.
While traveling noticed abs light activated, vehicle still had braking capacity. Took vehicle to nearest honda dealer in goldsboro, n.c and was informed abs modulator needed to be replace quoted a cost of $ 996.00.
Vehicle failed to stop at and intersection. Leg was fully extended, and pedal wentalmost tofloor. Half of vehicle landed in intersection. Please provide any further information.
When applying the abs brakes they squeak and grind to the metal, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
This is my second accord to have this problem. No safety defect mentioned.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated whenabs brakes were applied.driver used emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further details.
While traveling noticed abs light activated, vehicle still had braking capacity. Took vehicle to nearest honda dealer in goldsboro, n.c and was informed abs modulator needed to be replace quoted a cost of $ 996.00.
While traveling about 70mph onhighway brake pedal went all the way to the floor,andhit another vehicle and flipped over. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Brakes are erratic. Sometimes when the pedal is applied the pedal pulsates and vibrates. This is under normal driving conditions.dealer has been contacted.
I have contacted honda about the failure of the antilock brake system on both my 9196 and 1997 accords and they acted freindly at first then decided not to pay for anything.so i am haing to get the abs repaired on both of the cars at cost to myself.
I recently about 1 1/2 months ago had my brake pads replaced, 2 days ago the abs and brake light has come on and will not go off, i have done all the checks and everything is fine...estimated repair runs from $900-$1500..i have also noticed several complaints from other honda owners for the same thing i feel that honda needs to do a recall and get this issue corrected..it should not be placed on the consumer honda needs to stand up and take ownership of the fact they have vehicles with defective parts.
Took car to dealership after abs warning light came on.diagnosed problem is that abs modulator needs to be replaced.part cost $963.50 and labor at dealership is $189.60.that is in addition to $59.00 i had to pay to have problem diagnosed.
Abssystem wasl leaking cost$ 640 to repair. Then found that abs modulator had failed which cost over $940 to replace. What kind of brake design is this? total ripoff. Never again honda.
While driving braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal traveled to the floor,and had no braking ability at all.please provide further information.
Front and the rear brake rotors keep wearing out. Consumer has to keep replacing the rotors.consumer stated he has spent over $800.00 in 8 months replacing rear and front rotors.
While driving at 65 mphconsumer had to apply the brakes to slow down, and when doing so, vehicle started to accelerate and not slow down at all. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to anything.
The brake warning lights stay on, no problem found.
The brakes make a loud clicking noise (similar to the sound heard when cars running over the sewer manhole cover) during the first brake when the vehicle has been parked for a while (2-3 hours) or after the gear has been shifted to reverse and back to drive.dealer cannot find the problem.
Brakes don't grip, they glide and in the rainandthey lock.i've almost had alot of accidents because of this.i have had them serviced three times and still no different response.
Srs control unit failed on the second diagnostic test at the dealer.
While driving on wet or dry pavement the frontbrakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance.dealer has been notified.
I spent over $800 in eight months on new rotors and brake pads.the parts replaced were original from the day bought march 1, 1997.honda of scottsdale, honda of tempe, and honda of mesa all have kept required maintenance records.at about 32k miles i asked scottsdale honda to check a rattling sound.they said i stell had 7500 miles on the brakes.at about 34k i took it to econolube n' tune because i was getting no satisfaction.he charged me $350 and said the rotor could not be turned on his lathe and needed to be replaced.mary cutbirth, customer relations representative for honda in colarado (303-696-3935) said try to get the calipers back because they were under the 36k miles warranty.econolube n' tune threw them away.honda would not help,at 45k miles honda of mesa did the maintenance inspection.i took the car back because i heard rattling.they did nothing.at 50565 miles i was feeling shaking when i stopped.honda of mesa said the rotor needed replacing with brake pads.it cost $450.
When applying the brakes a clicking noise occurs. Dealer says the brake pads are shifting in their sockets, causing the noise, which is normal.
Brake pads failed causing noise.
Vehicle lost braking ability and stopped by scratching the front right wheel to the road divider. The cause was a faulty master cylinder.
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 already knew it was the switch and honda told me the same thing when i dropped the car off. Im not sure if they were trying to upsell me or deny responsibility.
The steering has for 4 stems to the central shaft. The horn is a small button on 2 of these stems (the upper stems when the steering is not turned; when the steering is turned, it is anybody's guess). Can't find horn quickly enough.
The power steering failure.
The vehicle power steering failed.
1st accident of 2 involving honda accord.both accidents happened within a few days of each other in different towns.both drivers of the 97 and 98 accords said when they were passing a vehicle on the highway, the steering column locked up.steering linkages and suspension parts were inspected and checked out fine.unknown if steering column has a intermittent problem of locking up.steering column was turning fine at investigation. Nlm
Battery went out, and two fuses had to be replaced.also, the air conditioner is blowing out heat, making the vehicle hot, and the dealer can't found the problem.
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 never completed properly, ther are two active titles currently on vehicle, ohio and california california is now salvaged title as of 2/04/2001.contacted dealership numerous time regarding the findings on the bumper cover that had medical tape holding the side secure fastners together. And bumper cover out of allignment.radiator support had been buckled and not repaired correctly, primer on the inside of right front hood, head l ight assembly unit not complete and out of allignment,uneven tire wear, no owners manual, tires switched at time allignment was performed by dealership, dealership rented vehicle for 10 days., dealership represented preferred body shop american autobody and paint as boar official that was misrepresentation, contacted american honda as well as honda care regarding this vehicle and dealership?i asked the dealership what the certification applied to?it was to be warrantied just like a new vehicle..vehicle warranty docs were incomplete and not voluntarily submitted?dealership employee pushed husband against wall?no owners manual?michellon warranty came with vehicle docs. But at time of allignment federal tires were replaced without warranty?i was told the new tires were magical?i totalled the vehicle and later found on ccc report from the insurance company, that vehicle had previous damage done.. And all the above problem pertaining to previous damage?
While drivingalarm will came on, and could not be turned off. Vehicle had to be taken to shop wher itwas installed.then, took vehicle to dealer. Dealer found out that defect was due to circuit board. The consumer had to buy another alarm system.
Consumer states that the dealer wants to charge them to reconnect the alarm system to perform the recall on the vehicle. Honda of princeton princeton, nj 609-683-0840 mr
Vehicle was manufactured 5/97.nhtsa campaign id 99v069000 recalled similar model for defective ball joints, for units manufactured from 7/97 to 8/97.i believe my model, manufactured 5/97, has same problem.car makes "groaning" noise when wheel is turned at startup, and around curves.fear unsafe condition could lead to accident.please immediately extend recall #99v069000 to cover honda accord 1997 models manufactured in months prior to july 1997!!!i asked dealer to check ball joints during routine maintenance, was told that my model was not affected by recall.
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 never completed properly, ther are two active titles currently on vehicle, ohio and california california is now salvaged title as of 2/04/2001.contacted dealership numerous time regarding the findings on the bumper cover that had medical tape holding the side secure fastners together. And bumper cover out of allignment.radiator support had been buckled and not repaired correctly, primer on the inside of right front hood, head l ight assembly unit not complete and out of allignment,uneven tire wear, no owners manual, tires switched at time allignment was performed by dealership, dealership rented vehicle for 10 days., dealership represented preferred body shop american autobody and paint as boar official that was misrepresentation, contacted american honda as well as honda care regarding this vehicle and dealership?i asked the dealership what the certification applied to?it was to be warrantied just like a new vehicle..vehicle warranty docs were incomplete and not voluntarily submitted?dealership employee pushed husband against wall?no owners manual?michellon warranty came with vehicle docs. But at time of allignment federal tires were replaced without warranty?i was told the new tires were magical?i totalled the vehicle and later found on ccc report from the insurance company, that vehicle had previous damage done.. And all the above problem pertaining to previous damage?
Had vehicle in dealers for oil change, mechanic noticed leakage from steering rack & pinion (front end), panel lights failed to come on for warningfor maintenance.
Clearcoat and paint separation systematic defect with certain hondas painted with green paint. My honda is a 1997 honda 4-door accord lx with approximately 41,800 miles. The clear coat and paint have separated on certain areas of the honda to include the hood and right side door. The honda dealer, ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia, paint manager acknowledges that honda has had a persistent problem with this color of green paint which is widespread to other honda vehicles also. There are numerous complaints researching the website under "defective honda automobile paint." honda acknowledges this widespread problem but fails to remedy the problem by repainting the vehicles.therefore, honda will not repaint this systematic defect in so many hondas painted green.
Consumer noticed water on the floor over the level of the carpet behind the driver's seat, has taken to dealer several times but they can't find the leak.
Clear coat peeling away from paint on hood roof trunk and doors.
Faulty paint, clear coat coming off therefore leading to spots with fading paint.
Size of the sun visor is inadequate and does not cover enough to block sun. Mjs
Automatic locks does not lock when depressing automatic lock on driver's side door.the power door lock was inoperative due to control unit failure.
The power door lock activator is defective, when all doors are locked they will start activating intermittently without engagement. *mjs
Noticed water accumilation on bottom part of all doors after rainstorms.water also accumilate directly underneath the bottom of the doors, along the entire plastic molding.also can hear water dripping slowly within the doors.also noticed holes on the bottom of each doors, they seem to be there to let water escape.wont allowing water to be inside the doors damage the speaker, power window motor, and other electrical componants?
Both front and rear automatic door lock actuators do not operate.this makes it difficult to lock doors or, once locked, to unlock doors.could present problem in an emergency.my independent mechanic has noticed high frequency of similar failures and said such problem should not exist on car so new with such low mileage.
Door continually out of adjustment and loose weather stripping/seal causing noise.
Consumer states the trunk spring split.
Consumer states the trunk spring split.
Excessive tire and wind noise entering car at speeds above 45mph.can hear excessive tire noise from back seat area. Can hear excessive air noise from front passenger area.much noisier than 91 accord coupe of same style.
The lower ball joint separated --the front suspension collapsed, breaking the axle and rim of front left tire and turned the left tire sideways. Upon researching the cost of the ball joints on the internet i found that there was a recall dated 5/10/99 for 1997 honda accords for the exact same problem...my vehicle was not included in the recall.
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. To 1200. This vehicle serious mechanical issu
Vehicle would pull to the right while driving. Vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and problem reoccurring. Dealer performed alignment and consumer even tried different tires, however problem still exist.
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated severely.the dealer stated it was normal.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they told her the problem was the rotors, however after the rotors were replaced the problem continued. The dealer stated the vibration was normal and to just get a alignment.
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 time i was informed that my vin does not qualify my vehicle for a recall.i'm very concerned about this ,since it may cause sudden vehicle deceleration and sudden loss of power and steering controllability could be also be affected. Safety is our biggestconcern to me and my family. Please if you can help me resolve this issue.
As soon as vehicle's speed is over 60 mph, it shakes very badly.steering wheel and front end shake.
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 was repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated there was a recallnhtsa campaign id number: 99v069000 (component: suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) but the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball jointsummary: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 car vin is not listed under this recall but i just had an estimate to fix those exact parts. The swaybar bushing is breaking according to the dealership service manager but i cannot afford to remedy the situation. I am afraid something bad will happen as i must drive over 2,300 miles this week. Is there any way to see if honda's recall will expand its vehicles it covers under this safety issue?
While drivingfront end becomes erratic with movement from left to right, also, vibrates in the front end of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer statedstated that problemwere hankook tires. Please provide any further information.
While driving at 55 mph,esperiencing wind noise, wind noise is so loud and annoying.
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 never completed properly, ther are two active titles currently on vehicle, ohio and california california is now salvaged title as of 2/04/2001.contacted dealership numerous time regarding the findings on the bumper cover that had medical tape holding the side secure fastners together. And bumper cover out of allignment.radiator support had been buckled and not repaired correctly, primer on the inside of right front hood, head l ight assembly unit not complete and out of allignment,uneven tire wear, no owners manual, tires switched at time allignment was performed by dealership, dealership rented vehicle for 10 days., dealership represented preferred body shop american autobody and paint as boar official that was misrepresentation, contacted american honda as well as honda care regarding this vehicle and dealership?i asked the dealership what the certification applied to?it was to be warrantied just like a new vehicle..vehicle warranty docs were incomplete and not voluntarily submitted?dealership employee pushed husband against wall?no owners manual?michellon warranty came with vehicle docs. But at time of allignment federal tires were replaced without warranty?i was told the new tires were magical?i totalled the vehicle and later found on ccc report from the insurance company, that vehicle had previous damage done.. And all the above problem pertaining to previous damage?
Vehicle experiencing problem with wandering to the left while traveling at highway speed of 50 or more mph. Probelm was corrected by dealership. *ml
Vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer has been unable to fix this continuous problem, cause is unknown.
Vehicle was manufactured 5/97.nhtsa campaign id 99v069000 recalled similar model for defective ball joints, for units manufactured from 7/97 to 8/97.i believe my model, manufactured 5/97, has same problem.car makes "groaning" noise when wheel is turned at startup, and around curves.fear unsafe condition could lead to accident.please immediately extend recall #99v069000 to cover honda accord 1997 models manufactured in months prior to july 1997!!!i asked dealer to check ball joints during routine maintenance, was told that my model was not affected by recall.
When depressingbrakes consumer noticed a clicking noise. Technician stated that ball joints needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
There is a recall for a 97 honda accord that matches the problem with my vehicle. I contacted honda motor company and they gave me the run around and said that my vin does not match any recalls for this problem. I also wanted to know the build date of my vehicle, you would think they would know that since they built it, no information was given, they don't know.nhtsa campaign id #99v069000.*nlm
I have a 1997 honda accord, withball joint problems.the consumer was not aware of the ball joint recall and the air condition recall on the vehicle when it was sold to her.the vehicle had to be towed because the ball joint failed.
Dt:1997 honda accord.the consumer stated that the driver's side front lower ball joint had completely broke off while in motion, at 30 mph causing the consumers vehicle to go off of the road.this damaged the under carriage, bent the rim and damaged the tire and axle.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the problem was a catastrophic failure of the ball joints.the mechanic said that the upper ball joint may have been damaged.honda stated that there was a recall for these vehicles, but did not include this vehicle due to vin.the consumer sustained injuries, as well as neck and back pain.this happened on october 17, 2005.(11/22/05)refer to recall campaign #99v069000.*sc
The front lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
Consumer was driving at 30 mph when the right front passenger wheel came off. Vehicle was towed, and it was determined thatthe lower ball joints separated, and the axlecracked. Manufacturer stated that thisvehicle was not included in the ball joint nhtsarecall 99v069000.....as aresult, of broken lower ball joint right front wheel detached and was lodged undeneaththe body of the vehicle. The front end wason the ground, and fluid was leaking all over the road. Consumer called aaa and vehicle was towedt a local mechanic, who identified the problem as a broken right side lower ball joint. However, it was obvious to the mechanic that this wasnot a typical problen, and was not the result of naural wear. There was a technical servic ebulletin which applied to this vehicle. Mechanic replaced lower ball joint and cracked axle. In addition, had the ball joint on the other side replaced, even though it seemed to be tight, as a precaution so that this would not happen again.
Dt:1997 honda accord. Dealership was not honoring extended warranty.american honda sent the consumercampaign i 98-081 for extended warranty.went online for a recall that nhtsa had for lower ball joints.american honda ran consumer's vin on website and they said that the lower ball joints did not need to be replaced, but they were going to replace the oil.vehicle would be ready on tomorrow by noon.the lower ball joint was confirmed and there was no issue with them.the issue was for the dealership to honor the extended warranty that honda issued.the service manager said it was not in their interest to let other customers know about safety needs.*sc.
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 time i was informed that my vin does not qualify my vehicle for a recall.i'm very concerned about this ,since it may cause sudden vehicle deceleration and sudden loss of power and steering controllability could be also be affected. Safety is our biggestconcern to me and my family. Please if you can help me resolve this issue.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball jointsummary: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 car vin is not listed under this recall but i just had an estimate to fix those exact parts. The swaybar bushing is breaking according to the dealership service manager but i cannot afford to remedy the situation. I am afraid something bad will happen as i must drive over 2,300 miles this week. Is there any way to see if honda's recall will expand its vehicles it covers under this safety issue?
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the drive shaft disengaged because the left ball joints failed. This condition caused the engine to stall. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 99v069000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint).the failure mileage was 155,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
Consumer took vehicle in for recall (99v-069) of the lower ball joint repair,eight months later cumsumer recieved reminder card stating repair had not been performed yet.nlm
The consumers vehicle experienced the same failure as the vehicles that were recalled by the manufacturer.the consumer was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle vin number was not included in the recall.the vehicle has experienced a "popping sound" especially when turning a corner from the front end.the owner was told by a mechanic that the struts were failing. *nlm
Squeaking noise when going over bumps during cold weather.replaced sway bar bushings but problem has not gone away.have found out after talking to honda technician that the struts in the front and rear struts are worn.this is a known issue according to technician from honda.very annoying problem that honda knows about and will not fix.
Squeaking noise when going over bumps during cold weather.replaced sway bar bushings but problem has not gone away.have found out after talking to honda technician that the struts in the front and rear struts are worn.this is a known issue according to technician from honda.very annoying problem that honda knows about and will not fix.
Rear suspension problems, replacement did not rectify failure.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the abs system on her vehicle which it has already been replaced once and now she is expiriencing the same problem dealer was contacted and has stated that the problem was already replaced therefore they won't work on the vehicle again. Ts
Tirespullvehicle to left/ right.dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving, right front firestone tire blewout, causing damage to the fender and bumper, firestone affinity touring t1 p185/65r15, claim 01-6215-223.
Tires have been defective since car was purchased. Put air in the tires and they are not balanced. Dealer contacted, and statedvehicle needs replacement tires, warranty stills exists.
Tire just went flat. ( re92bw885)yh
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a pavement road, and front passenger's tire popped out,and vehicle ran off the road into a ditch.
Peoo 020; attendant atgarage noticed that there was a cracking all around sidewall. Left front tire was showing more wear .all tires were showingsigns of cracking. Bridgestone, potenza, re92 1856515, there were no injuries. Cracking was on inside and cord failure was visible on both front tires.
Tires have developed cracks in sidewall.lf tire blew out when large portion of sidewall became detached from inner cords.tire pressure checked at 34psi shortly before incident.no apparent damage to tire from road debris, etc. Which might explain fai (dot number: m3nx83ax50tiresize: 185/65r15)
While drivingfront end becomes erratic with movement from left to right, also, vibrates in the front end of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer statedstated that problemwere hankook tires. Please provide any further information.
I purchased this 1997 honda accord from my mom (she was the only owner) it only had 18,000 miles at the time.currently the auto has a little more than 40,000 and there is noticable tire wear and the brakes make a strange clicking noise when braking.
While driving, right front firestone tire blewout, causing damage to the fender and bumper, firestone affinity touring t1 p185/65r15, claim 01-6215-223.
With in 12,000 miles of purchase 2 of 4 bubbled on sidewalls and went flat, both had to be replaced.
Tire.valve makes noise. Dot m3hx83ax356michelin rainforce185-65r1588s.
1997 honda accord. Consumer expresses discontent with a dispute with american honda motor company regarding a recall repair *tgwthe consumer stated american honda informed them the vehicle was purchased in canada.
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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 very difficult to diagnose and took almost one year.first my mechanic thought it was caused by defective idling speed control relay, then due to bad ignition related relay, which was replaced, but the fault persisted and stalling became more frequent.actually, the defect was due to worn or defective ignition switch, which use to shut the engine off while slowing or braking.after replacing the ignition switch approximately one year ago, car has never stalled.
Clock malfunctioned.yh
While starting vehicle engine check light remains on.also, while driving problem has occurred five times.engine misfires, but dealer cannot correct problem.
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When sun visor is opened it blocks the vision of the driver completely due to its size and design.
My husband could of been killed or seriously hurt from this part coming off of his vehicle as he was going too work on the interstate.this has happened before to accords years 96&97 and i'm very upset about this incident. Mrs. Sutton h
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The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in an alley, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the contact to crash into a concrete wall before independently coming to a stop. The contact and his wife sustained injuries as a result. A police report was not available. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not been inspected for the cause of the sudden acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileages were 160,000.updated 10/24/12*lj updated 10/25/2012
With no warningvehicle started to accelerate. And was hard to stop. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Consumer was in driveway pulling into a parking space when applied thebrakes, and vehicle started to accelerate,causing it hit a tree andair bags to deploy. The deployed air bags caused injuries to the driver and the passenger. Dealer notified.
A sudden surgeoccurs without applying gas pedal. If the vehicle is put in neutral, the engine will rev very high. Vehicle has to be turned off to get it to stop revving. Dealer can't find the problem.
While braking to park, engine suddenly started to accelerate and took off out of control,forcing vehicle into some bushes and a private patio deck before stopping. One injury was sustained.dealer and manufacturer were notified. One person was injured.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing loss of control. (attorney for consumer). Mjs
In a short distance the vehicle is likely to have accelerated out of control, jumped a concrete curb, and struck a tree.the deceased had a broken ankle, which was likely caused by attempting to brake.other injuries included broken jaw and sever internal injuries.the air bags did not deploy since the car had previously been in a side impact accident.however the car was driven by me and my wife for over 25k miles during which time we had no problems.recently there was a claim stating a similar problem with a run-away honda accord accelerating out of control and i believe my wife's accident was due to the same problem.please contact me with any information you can.thank you, [xxx]dtinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On april 9, 2002 as i was parking into my apartment complex drive, going about 5 mph parking in a space.my 1997 honda accord se accelerated forward instead of stopping.the car jumped the parking median and i ended up in some brushes and on one of the apartment patio balconies.praise god, the brushes was there which slowed the speed and did not cause more damage than it did.the car picked accelerated at a high speed, i would say about 30-45 or more mph.it sounded loud like an accelerator just picked up very high speed.
Pressed the gas pedal on my car, and the car kept accelerating and the gas pedal got hard i had to put the car in park to stop it from hitting a car in front of me all while the engine kept revving, i then turned of the car and when i turned it on it was still doing the same thing until i pressed on the gas pedal again it went back to normal.
I put the car in reverse on my driveway to go to work. I gently pushed the gas pedal like i do every day. The car jumped like a bullet spun 180 degrees hit a tree in my front yard spun around for another 180 degrees and landed in my front yard. The trunk of the car was totaly destroid and the passenger side was badly damaged when the car spun the second time and hit another tree in my front yard. I think when i pushed the gas pedal somehow it got stuck and caused the rapid uncontrol acceleration of the car. I called the police department to report the accident but they told me that they could not make a report due to the fact that the accident happened in a private property and nobody was injured. I also called the dealer.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle severely hesitated to accelerate. The contact mentioned the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 255,015. The vin was not available.
While parking the vehicle had a sudden acceleration of 60 to 70 mph. Consumer did not lose control, but the vehicle was slowed down after running over an object that flattened the tires, and consumer shut engine off. Dealer has been contacted. *nlm
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 stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty and was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.
While parking inside of the parking lot and without prior warningvehicle went forward with speed and hit a pole.
Twice during regular driving - once on the highway at 55mph and once while pulling out of driveway - the car engine accelerated on its own - braking did not help. Had to put in neutral and tap brakes 3-4 times. No injuries/accidents butit is worrisome. And i was not even pushing the gas pedal down more - other than maintaining speed.
When going up a substantial grade (hill),cruise control does not maintain speed and does not downshift the transmission. Manufacturer contacted.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and would not stop. The contact crashed into a brick wall and the air bags deployed. The contact sustained burns to his hands due to the air bag and was also suffering from back pain.the front passenger sustained a broken rib and pain to her entire body. The contact and the front passenger were undergoing physical therapy treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Consumer complains that cruise control does not accelerate properly driving up steep grades.
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 already knew it was the switch and honda told me the same thing when i dropped the car off. Im not sure if they were trying to upsell me or deny responsibility.
While pulling into a parking space and braking. Vehicle surged forward, causing the vehicle to crash over a cement curb stop.
Dt: the contact stated whilepulling intogarage the vehicle surged and went through the garage door and went over an embankment. The cruise control was not engaged at the time of the accident. The contact's footwas on the brake pedal but it failed to stop the vehicle.the vehicle wastotaled. No police report was taken. The contact sustained minor injuries. There has been no determination on the cause ofthe accident. There was damage to the garage door and part of the house.updated 12/22/2005.
I have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. The first time it happened, i was going home from work on a cold winter night. I got the freeway and accelerated to 55 mph. I then set the cruise control (as i normally do in light traffic). I noticed that the car's engine was still revving a lot more than it should. I looked down and noticed that i was doing 70 mph. I immediately stepped on the brake to deactivate the cruise control. I continued to notice this issue all winter. I set the cruise at 40 mph and noticed that it went up by about 20 mph above the setting before it finally stopped accelerating and settled back to the cruise set speed (or close to it). In the warm weather this problem disappears.
Called honda re: campaign #99i002000 & was told that this is an error and does not apply to the accord but only to the 96 civic. My accord's accelerator seems to have the same problem of "the accelerator pedal feels rough or notchy when you press it" and "and "are required to move the accelerator pedal to make slight speed adjustments". You can really feel this when accelerating from a stopped position and the car either accelerates too slow and/or when adjusting for more acceleration it then accelerates too fast and not smoothly. Find that i have to really focus my attention on the use of the accelerator for fear the car will advance too quickly on ice and/or run into the car ahead of me. Dealer states this is the way the car operates.( dot number: y7lx 00l tire size: 185/65r15 )
Accelerator got stuck for the second time, first while pulling in to park engine revved and brake was applied, vehicle ran into large boulder, causing $ 4000.00 damage.also, on 5 april 2002 at slow speed engine revved, brake was applied, and consumer was not able to stop vehicle. Vehicle hit a cement post, causing $ 6100.00 damage. Vehicle at dealership at this time.
Cruise control failed likely cause of serious accident.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord lx. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph (the cruse control on), when attempted to slow down, the vehicle did not stop. The contact attempted to avoid the vehicles in front, went in to an embankment, and then came out onto oncoming traffic. The contact got striked by a pick up truck. Apolice report was filed. The passenger was taken to the hospital by ambulance, treated and released. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord.while driving 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the speed limit on the road decreased.the contact decided to decelerate, but the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and struck another vehicle and a tree.the air bag deployed.the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained a fractured ankle.a police report was filed.the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the cruise control.the current mileage was 107,600 and failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 03/17/09.*ljupdated 03/17/09.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. *scc
While driving at 65 mphconsumer had to apply the brakes to slow down, and when doing so, vehicle started to accelerate and not slow down at all. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to anything.
1) as per description of nhtsa campaign id number :99i002000.the throttle cable did not respond properly atslow speed for 97 honda accord and resulted in to a collision in a parking. 2) american honda do not accept nhtsa campaign id number :99i002000. Asper american honda this is not a valid campaign. They refused to honor the request. Please let me know the further course of action that i need to do so that this campaign id can be investigated and validated by honda. For a 97 honda accord. 3) as per letter from american honda, dated january 24th 2006 bearing file # n012006-01-2300700, they denied the campaign id 99i002000.4) this resulted into a collision in parking and reported to geico.
While traveling at approximately 65 mphvehicle accelerated suddenly while going up hill.dealership stated that the reason was a defective throttle cable.consumer informed by manufacturer that vehicle was not a part of recall 99i002000.please provide any additional information/attachments.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,899.updated 09/03/15*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle speed sensor was replaced at the owner's expense. Updated 12/8/2015
While driving at 60 mph accelerator pedal went down to the floor andvehicle suddenly decelerated. Dealer found thataccelerator cable broke. But dealer did not want to perform any repairs on the vehicle.
Throttle cable stuck while parking at work. Motor revved up and car jumped over median and struck parked car on other side of median. I was brakeing all the time. Car continued revving after crash until motor turned off.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 71 mph and entering heavy traffic, the cruise control switch was shut off in order to decelerate, but the cruise control was not responsive at all.this caused the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle, bounce off, and hit a third.there was a police report taken at the scene.the vehicle was towed to a garage, but was not seen by a dealer.updated 2/9/2007 -
While driving at approximately 25-30 mph sudden acceleration occurred, full throttle, the vehicle went out of control, no brakes, crash occurred. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated whenabs brakes were applied.driver used emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further details.
On 3/26/01 monday, while traveling from hwy 80 from fairfield, ca to vallejo ca.my honda accord began to display "unintended acceleration".my foot was not on the accelerator and the cruise control was "off".however, the accord was accelerating by itself.it felt the car was on cruise control.while going uphill, it began to speed up instead of slowing down.the only way i can slow my vehicle was to downshift at 2nd or 3rd gear.my accord is an automatic.i had to periodically press the brakes because the car was approachings speeds up to 80 mph.after 5 miles of sheer terror, i decided to exit on an offramp and while the accord was stopped, the accord began idlingvery high.applying the brakes took effort.because, once i let go, the car began to accelerate by itself.finally, i reached the honda dealership-avery green motors. Until now, the car is still there, because the throttle cable is in back order.the nhtsa campaign id 99i002000 for fuel throttle linkages and control is what i suspect is the defect that is occuring with the accord.originally, the dealer quoted an estimate of $90.00.then, i received a call that i have a bad throttle cable and it should be replaced.the esitmate was approximately $500.00.the manufactuer/dealer should/must fix this problem without any cost to me.according to office of defects investigation-recall database 888-327-4236dealers will replace the throttle cable.honda has decided to conduct a product improvement campaign to replace the throttle cable.owners can contact honda at 800-999-1009.my main question is this.why was i not notified of this defect?i did not receive any written notification or calls for this type of problem occuring to my accord.however, i experienced this firsthand on 3/26/01.a potential accident was in a making, especially during rush hour in the morning - 5:30am pst.if advance warning was given to me, the inconveniece and danger would have been averted.
The contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While attempting to open or close the driver side power window it failed to open or close completely. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 89000.
The defective defogger system causes the windshield to fog up, resulting in visibility problems. Almost had an accident.cause unknown.please provide further details.
Defroster does not defrost the side/rear/windows.
Internal pieces of the heater fanare falling off, going into the fan itself, causing the fan to be inoperative. Problem could create a fire hazard due to the material going into the fan. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While driving heard a pop and hit a bump and rear glass window started to shatter into the vehicle, the rear defogger was on.dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Leased vehicle. Provide further information.
When pushing button to open or closewindow, window goes really slow.took vehicle to dealer, and they stated they would change driver's side switch.less than two years later, window was starting to move slowly again.please provide any further information.i
Power windows(especially front passenger side) operate very slowly after rainstorms.there is also some sort of sticky film that developes on the inner top part of all the windows where the glass comes in contact with the weather strips.a loud , unsticking sounds comes from the windows when they are first lowered. Tried to clean windows and weather striping with a mild cleanser, but no luck! this problem has occurred on several occasions already.
Allwindows when being operated either up or down continue to come off track. Dealer has replacedpower window regulator but all windows have fallen off the track inside the doors. Please provide further details.
Electric windows operate very slowly (to not at all) especially in cold weather.hazard light switch sticks to the "on" position in cold weather. Electric door locks do not work properly on the driver's side door.emissions light comes on (and stays on) prematurely or for no reason).
Power windows fail to operate properly, especially in cold weather. Dealer denies anything is wrong with the power window system.
Consumer statesthe vehicle leaks from the sunroof when raining. Dealer has been notified.
Windshield had scratch.
Vehicle stopped; cherokee rearended accord; window shattered; accord rearended vehicle in front & upon impact air bags did not deploy. Css in rear occupied but not hurt. Vehicle totaled.
1997 honda accord left front tire came off.the vehicle sustained damage to it's left front quarter panel.the lug nuts had sheared off. About a month prior to this accident the consumer had one tire replaced and the wheels rotated (ohio traffic crash report).
While driving vehicle ,after three attempts to put air in the front passenger tire,air pressure remains low. Owner took vehicle to dealer,and was told the front passenger's side rim was cracked. Owner is very concerned for safety.
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