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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  Definitely worth the money - 1997 Honda Accord
  By heyguysitsme - October 17 - 9:11 pm

  Bought the car from another college student. Already gone on multiple long road trips(100 miles or more one way), and it just keeps on plugging along at 250,000 miles. I drive 80 miles a day round trip on the freeway, and its done very well. 28 mpg average. Only problem is that these cars are supposed to have 17 gallon gas tanks, but when the needle is on empty, mine only takes 13. Not a major issue though. Definitely worth the 1000 dollars I paid for it.

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  decent first car lasts quite a lot of miles# - 1997 Honda Accord
  By datonechiik - August 25 - 6:16 pm

  I bought this car with 230k miles on it, the engine had already been replaced and I did all the maintenance i could on it at around 260k the power steering went out, at 280 the check engine light came on and auto zone could not help, granted i sold the car

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  A Consumer Car With Zip - 1997 Honda Accord
  By peterpaul - January 27 - 10:38 pm

  This is my second Honda Accord in the last few years. My first was a 97 Honda Accord SE with 185,000 miles on it that I bought from a junkyard for essentially nothing: it zipped around fine, sipped gas, and was cheap to repair. It died (lesson, never buy a used car without a maintenance history) as the old owner ragged it. For the above reasons, I bought one last week, a 97 EX with the V6 engine in it. It has 138,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. It has zip and pep and really gets around town. Even better, as it has all the maintenance records going back to purchase, I can see it has been well kept and for a fraction of other cars. Yay 94-97 Honda Accords!

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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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  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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  Good Car - 1997 Honda Accord
  By RaLpH - September 20 - 2:00 am

  I just wanted to say that this is a great car. Im 16 yrs old and happy to be driving a honda accord. These are the best cars ever, they run forever, Very Good Quality!

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  Running strong - 1997 Honda Accord
  By yixter - September 6 - 9:09 pm

  Bought this car in 03 with 68k now it is 183k and still going strong, about 80% of the miles are highway and I still got 31/32mpg overall according to the cars odometer. I carefully rated this car in the listed categories and wont say anything more. I had to replace a failed starter, front cv joints, changed the exhaust system and the tires 2 times, battery and a pair of front brake pads once, that is all. I recently bought a 09 accord new instead of trade in my 97 for $1000 I decided to keep it.

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  Might as well call it a tank continued - 1997 Honda Accord
  By JohnBonanno - July 15 - 6:57 pm

  I 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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  Ripped off but I still like it - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Matthew D - July 1 - 10:39 pm

  I 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 am

  Im 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.