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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Love Honda - 1997 Honda Accord
By mdgottse - July 23 - 10:00 amExcellent family car! Its my second Honda, and Im still in love.
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Might as well call it a tank continued - 1997 Honda Accord
By JohnBonanno - July 15 - 6:57 pmI wrote a review when my car was running great. But the truth is if you treat this car great it will return the favor. At around 150k my ignition got loose causing the car to shut off when Im driving. At one point I couldnt go anywhere without holding my key so the car wouldnt turn off. I havent driven it in a long time and just started it up (holding the key in place) and it drove like a champ still. Need to replace the valve cover gasket battery and the alternator maybe a tune up also. But that is it - the best purchase I have ever made. The window motors are horrible but thats it. Like I said you cannot break these things even if you try. Buy this car you wont be disappointed.
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Awesome 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th Car - 1997 Honda Accord
By tjak74 - July 9 - 12:02 pmBought car from original owner with 195,500 miles and complete service records. Hit 200,000 on July 4th. 1st owner was rear-ended in 2002, the only major repair. Car is brand-new feeling. Drives VERY smooth @ 90 MPH. I have driven it on several long trips (550 miles one-way), in hot, cold, bright, dark, dry, and wet conditions, without any problems. Averaged 30MPG @ 80-90MPH on those trips. Only need to make ONE stop because car is so comfortable and good on gas mileage. Car is very reliable and fun-to- drive. Has good around-town and passing power and great brakes. I highly recommend this vehicle.
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Ripped off but I still like it - 1997 Honda Accord
By Matthew D - July 1 - 10:39 pmI bought my 97 Accord a month before I got married. The dealer I bought it from told me it had passed all their inspections and was good to go. Right after purchase I had to replace the radiator, water pump & timing belt, belts, brake rotors and tires. Four months later I find out it has a bad piston rod and needs a new engine. Even after all this I love the car. I get a solid 32 MPG on the freeway and I love the way it drives. The seats are a little uncomfortable for long drives but other than that Im determined to replace the engine and keep driving it.
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Cant beat the Honda Engine - 1997 Honda Accord
By Dwayne N. - June 20 - 2:12 amIm so in love with my Honda Accord, Ive been driving it for 2 years since 2007 that I bought at 106000, now its only 126000. Never any engine problem before, only once the check light appeared (Sparkplugs replacement). Im pretty sure that my accord will last at least 10 more years even if I would try to break it. The only problem with it for now is the AC, it blows no cool air :( I dont know what is exactly wrong with it. Hopefully I get it done soon.
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Wagons are back! - 1997 Honda Accord
By choda - April 23 - 12:22 pmBought used with 95000, after selling our 95 Accord damaged in hail storm. This LX wagon has been reliable, although it has a couple of issues. The slow electric windows, starting to smell antifreeze and the worst is the paint clearcoat is failing. The automatic trans requires more frequent fluid changes than most or it will act up. Gets 25+mpg, not quite as good as the 95 Accord sedan. Performance is fine for normal driving. Its too bad the paint is going away. New paint is so expensive I will be selling this car.
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Great Car! Very solid! - 1997 Honda Accord
By Stephen - April 15 - 1:00 pmI have owned this car for 3 years and it has been almost perfect for me! It only has 102,000 miles on it and it could go on forever. I have recently just had to fix the transmission a bit because the torque converter locked up but that is due to most of my driving is done on the highway because I am a college student who drives 250 miles home twice a month or so. The engine is a tank and will run forever. No major complaints about this car at all. It was and still is my first car and I am looking to get many more years out of it. It is the perfect first car! It is not flashy, nor will it make anyone impressed, but it gets the job done efficiently. Honda is known for their solid cars and this is just another solid, well build car. I even put in an aftermarket touchscreen stereo and speakers. This car is very easy to modify or change out little things. 9.5/10
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Great car - Hondas last forever - 1997 Honda Accord
By Accord Fan - March 28 - 7:54 pmGreat all around car: good handling, comfortable for me at 62", quiet, no squeaks or rattles in a 12 year old car with 145k miles!, good mpg especially with the 5 spd, parts are cheap and plentiful - new kits for all front joints / tie rod ends for $100 on eBay.
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Mixed feeling... - 1997 Honda Accord
By likes2ski - March 17 - 10:00 amI consider this car basic transportion only. I neiether love or hate the styling. The single most important issue i have seen is the automatic transmission.I dont think most people will ever notice it but yes it does shift a little rough and yes it feels loose at 80,000 and it bothers me. I am starting to be a little conserned about it. so yes, the auto is not the greatest and i would consider it before buying one. This is a car i would drive anywhere and not worry. Buy the car, youll like it.
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LOVE MY SE! - 1997 Honda Accord
By krm - February 15 - 6:30 amMy sister had leased this car for 3 yrs and I snatched it up the day she went SUV. 135K miles on it now w/numerous 2K mile road trips under her belt. You can not destroy this car! I drive on possibly the worst tires in a winter snow zone without chains or studs and as long as the front bumper isnt pushing snow, I get wherever I need to go. My fuel mileage has drops to about 20-21 MPG with the winter ethanol mix were forced to use, but she runs like a champ! Great car!
