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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  Might as well call it a tank - 1997 Honda Accord
  By JohnBonanno - August 5 - 12:23 am

  I will tell you how great this car is through experience. I bought the car with around 85,000 on it and it ran like a track star. And this was my first car so I was driving it like Dale Earnhardt. I had to replace the radiator (big deal hah) other than that my car is crazy. I think they put armor on the body of accords or something 1) ran over the side of a 2005 Toyota Corrola. Yes I ran the thing over snapping the Toyotas whole axle bent the rim (pretty much destroyed the whole front side of her car) my passenger side fender was dented and I drove away. 2) a brand new sts cut me off and I rear ended her at about 40. Small dent in the bumper the caddies bumper was destroyed. Trust me buy this car

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  Best Car Ever! 97 2 dr se - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Rob Elliott - July 25 - 2:02 pm

  Bought it w/18 miles on it in dec. 96. It now has 215,000. Zero problems. Only 15 oil changes in 11 years. One new battery & a few tires. Still looks & drives like new. Solid car. Have gotten my money out of it. Still gets over 400 miles on a full tank that holds 13 gallons. Ive opened the hood twice. Once when I bought it and again last year when I put a new battery in it. Priceless.

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  So good I completely reconditioned it - 1997 Honda Accord
  By JOHN PINE - July 18 - 9:39 pm

  This car I gave to my daughter in 2003. After 5 years it looked like it had been driven in a demolition derby but it ran almost perfectly. How much do I think of this car? I completely re-did the exterior and interior, spending $3000. Shell have to earn the right to drive it again. In my opinion this wagon is a true classic!

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  May Be My Last Honda - 1997 Honda Accord
  By bcwalt - June 28 - 10:00 am

  My Accord was plagued with nagging problems. Among them peeling paint on front bumper; electric windows opened and closed at a snails pace and squealed loudly as they closed; drivers side electric window regulator replaced twice; cruise control couldnt maintain its set speed to save its life; auto transmission shifted roughly and slipped; serious squeaks and rattles in dash; mediocre gas mileage (25 MPG). This was my third and, likely, last Honda product! I passed up more exciting styling and better handling cars for what I thought would be flawless quality! I ended up with a soul-less, problem-plagued nuisance!

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  Not a Viper but awesome still - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Darling, N - June 25 - 4:46 pm

  I have had this car almost 2 years and only had to do oil changes (on time, always). My mechanic can never find anything else to do with it. It isnt fast, like my Accord Sedan was, but it is comfortable, quiet, and very good on gas, about 30 mpg-awesome for a wagon! It has good ergonomics all gadgets are easily accessible, seats are well placed but I am short so I wish the seats could adjust more. The front windows are slow, but overall this car is a 9 1/2. IT is a typical Honda-reliable to the bone.

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  1 of three I own, need I say more... - 1997 Honda Accord
  By scott - June 2 - 11:28 am

  I own three 97 Honda accords, two Lxs and My SE. My lowest mileage Lx has 135,00 and my highest 212,000. And they all run like new. Have had to do very little with any of them. They wear tires like a dream, usually a set lasts longer than manufacture rating. My tip for everyones weak motor widow troubles is to spray some lube on the window channels going vertically on each side, the problem is not the motor, it is binding friction on the glass sides itself. This will make the windows work like new.

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  Dont buy a Honda Accord - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Beatrice57 - June 2 - 2:00 am

  What a horrible, horrible car - in the shop, and on the side of the road wayyyy too many times. Ignition switch gone (replaced under recall after being stranded) electrical problems galore, power windows dont work, etc. Hondas are supposed to be reliable - well you cant prove it by me.

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  Good Car but expensive repairs - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Dockter - May 30 - 6:17 pm

  I purchased this car in 2000 with 74,000 miles. I now have 187,000 miles on it and Ive never had a problem with the engine. My complaints are slow rolling windows, suspension has been replaced twice, A/C doesnt work even when it was working and now that its 11 yrs old the radiator, engine mount and cam seal for timing belt and power steering are all leaking or broken and need to be repaired to the tune of $2,000.00. I just put in $1500 in new locks, actuators, tires and suspension. Its not worth it to me to pay that much since I will only get around $3,000.00 for the car...maybe less. So time for a new one. Im bummed because the engine rocked and it was a comfy ride.

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  Reliable, Great MPG, Perfect color - 1997 Honda Accord
  By sadtoseeitgo - May 19 - 7:44 pm

  This car was 2 years old when we bought it. Loved the look & at the time it was a good fit for us however due to back trouble I have to find a vehicle that sits up a little higher. No complaints about this car otherwise. We get about 23 MPG in town. IN LOVE with the color somewhere between silver & gold. Compared to my sisters Camry of the same year the Honda paint job has held up better. We have kept all scheduled maintenance up, so this will be a great car for its new owner. Also I think this is still a very attractive car

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  Awesome Car - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Brindy - May 10 - 10:00 am

  The car has great acceleration and great gas mileage. Its super comfortable, spacious.