Overview & Reviews

Changes to the ever-popular 1997 Honda Accord include the deletion of antilock brakes on the LX five-speed models and the discontinuation of the EX Coupes with leather. No other changes for the 1997 Accord.

• Good build-quality, nice interior, peppy engine, and comfortable seats.

User Reviews:

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  Best Car Ive ever owned - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Brian - November 13 - 2:00 am

  Bought it with 70,000 and currently has 227,000 replaced 1 half axle, 1 battery, upper bushing on front. 34 mpg on highway w/ cruise combined around 28 mpg. At one point at about 110,000 it would just shut off as if I turned the key off but would catch in gear again b/c of it being a 5 speed standard. I called Honda and they told me that it had been recalled for bad ignition switch. Made an appt at the local dealer. Honda replaced everything. igniton switch, points, plugs, cap, wires and even an oil change at NO COST.. Now thats SERVICE! In fact I just bought my wife a 2004 Accord EX.

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  Great Sedan - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Ozzy - September 29 - 2:00 am

  Bought a 97 accord over a 2000 civic by the looks and I do no regret it. Ive had the timing belt snap on me but because we had no idea of the history and did not take enough caution to change it while it was still good. Previous owner was horrible. With the timing belt change we redid the heads gaskets, radiator, water and etc. Window motors are horribly slow at the front and nice on the back. Ignition assembly had to be changed. Starter changed. OEM speakers are really amazing for their year. Although a lot of work had to be done it was mostly because of previous owner with horrible habits. This car really is great A to B in comfort, speed, and style.

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  Best Used Car - 1997 Honda Accord
  By owlflfurry - September 9 - 2:00 am

  My 97 Honda has been a pretty good car. Ive had it for 4 years and it now has 150,000 miles. Right at 147,000 miles the A/C stopped blowing cold air. $500 to fix! The other day my door handle on the inside just broke off. The paint on every 97 Honda seems to rust off or something. It looks ugly. Ive had to replace the alternator, get a major tune-up, and I had an issue for a couple of years with the computer. It would stall out while driving all the time, just randomly. I had the Honda dealership fix that issue though which was like a $500 issue. My check engine like came on the other day too. There are a lot of repairs needed, but its old...has a lot of miles and has been a good car

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  My 2nd favorite Honda - 1997 Honda Accord
  By thehub - June 7 - 10:40 am

  This is my second 97 Special Edition four door, and neither has disappointed. The ride is smooth (on new Pirellis) while it is not a Porsche, it is reliable, safe and fun to drive. It is comfortable as all get out! This is my 6th Honda, and only my 1989 Accord Lxi has been better. Honda is a cut above the rest. Buy one, and you will not be disappointed.

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  Accords rule! - 1997 Honda Accord
  By tennisballs - June 4 - 8:52 pm

  I have really enjoyed this car. It has been incredibly reliable. Ive been driving it for 11 years and would drive it for 10 more if my family didnt need a bigger car now.

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  Original Owner - 13 years and still goin - 1997 Honda Accord
  By melachuri - April 24 - 9:41 am

  Great Car. Replaced A/C evaporator at 70k and radiator at 100k. Other than that did all needed maintenance - CV joints, Timing belt, etc.

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  Wish I Could Keep It - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Brenda Eiland - April 10 - 12:50 am

  The only reason I am buying a new car, and turning the beloved 97 LX wagon over to a relative, is that my leg can no longer handle any clutch and the car has a standard transmission. Otherwise, Id pay what it took to restore! The windows are slow, and some plastic pieces broke (holding visor and rear cargo space cover). Hubcaps paint peeled but new ones werent expensive. Has had good mechanical attention. Timing belt replacement at recommended mileage was difficult per an excellent mechanic who said he wont do it after the next 100,000 miles. Had 2 axle boots replaced, but the originals might have been weakened by being hit in the side by 2 big deer almost simultaneously. Tough car.

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  Great reliable car - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Scott - March 12 - 12:53 pm

  Bought this EX-L V6 in 02 with 68k, now has 193k. Other than normal maintenance., it hasnt needed anything. Doesnt use any oil and the v6 is peppy, yet gets good mpg. Disc brakes on all 4 wheels seem to hold up very well. Been through 2 teenage drivers and still survived ( I know they didnt baby it). Plan on keeping it another 100k. Power windows have gotten a little slow, but seems to be a common problem on these cars. Spray silicone once in while does seem to help. Looking for another 97 accord for my next teenager.

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  Best Car Ever! - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Jones - February 15 - 12:35 am

  I originally had a 1989 Ford Mustang GT and had traded it for my 97 Accord EX V6. Have to say honestly was my best decision ever! I have ever option available, leather, power seats, power windows and locks, steering wheel controls, etc. Only issue I have had was replaced a cracked radiator but come on it has 156k miles for god sake! The window motors are somewhat slow but i manage, the a/c isnt great but it keeps me cool. Although my C/E Light is on I have no had any performance issues, it starts right up on first turn I think its just because the Tach stopped working. Although I am having a new transmission installed now but that is because the car was lowered and i bottomed out.

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  I LOVE MY HONDA - 1997 Honda Accord
  By jenny - February 11 - 6:12 pm

  this is the best car out there i have many cars before but this is the best... cheap to fix good in fuel and everything else.