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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  Very respectable car.... - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Steve-n-Beantown - January 7 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned my 1997 Honda Accord SE since 2/02. I drive about 20k mi/yr. Its a good ride, but the very annoying, creeky suspension in the winter (which is a known problem-refer to Hondas service bulletins) drives me mad! Also, for as long as Ive owned it, whenever I hit a pothole, I think the car will break apart...Dealership says thats "just the way the car rides..." The only major work done to this point has been the exhaust...The car is still on the original brakes! Ill be replacing them soon, but its remarkable that theyve gone this far! The seats sit a bit low for my taste, but its comfortable....In the Summer, the car cleans up nice.

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  My Honda - 1997 Honda Accord
  By KT - December 27 - 7:34 am

  This is my first car. I got it with 166,000 miles on it and I had it for a year now and there has been no problems with it so far what so ever. The only few minor things that bothers me is when the car accelerates its not as a smooth and quiet as I expected it should be, its kind of loud and and the orange maintance light did not go away when I inserted my key, to set it back to the green light, the leg room in the back is kind of too little. Overall I love my honda and I plan on keeping it as long as I can, hoping itll last me at least through college. I would definitely get a brand new one when I graduate from college.

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  97 Honda Accord LX - 5 Speed - 1997 Honda Accord
  By mlippysr - December 20 - 2:00 am

  This is an excellent car to drive. With a manual 5 speed, it has acceleration that can compete with the best. Very low maintenance and minimal manufacturers recalls.

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  Run Forever - 1997 Honda Accord
  By jenthor - November 8 - 7:45 pm

  Bought this car used with 62,000 miles on it and currently has 107,500 and have changed the timing belt and should be good to go for another 100,000 miles. Never had a probelem with this car.

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  Great Car - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Nelle - October 30 - 10:26 pm

  I have had this car for almost 5 yrs and it drives great! This is my 2nd Honda Accord and they really last. I may pruchase a 2003 shortly. This car is great for a person with a child and limited amount of funds to work with. Only problems I had was my radiator went-just wear and tear.

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  1997 Accord EX pleasure - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Susie - October 25 - 10:00 am

  This 1997 was our 5th Honda and it has excelled in performance as have all the others. I prefer the std. to the aut.; not because of the 4 cyl. eng., but because the Accord is such a driving pleasure. It gives you all the power you need and I never worry about it hesitating or holding back. We are anxiously awaiting the 2003 to see what they are like. You can NEVER go wrong with a Honda.

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  By far the worst car Ive ever owned - 1997 Honda Accord
  By tmm - August 24 - 8:16 pm

  I would not recommend purchasing a Honda Accord. My car has been a maintenance nightmare. Since the warranty ended, the car has been in the shop every 3-4 months and has required major maintenance. It once took the dealer over a year to diagnose and correct an intermittent problem I had with the car not starting. I replaced the battery, alternator, clock and other electrical things before they figured out it was the ignitition switch. Im disappointed and will never buy a Honda or Acura vehicle again. Think twice before you buy...

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  97 Accord very reliable - 1997 Honda Accord
  By jh0212 - July 9 - 10:15 pm

  Have a 97 accord 4-dr EX w/ 184K miles now. Very reliable. Has lost a little juice and feels underpowered now compared to newer cars, but otherwise runs great. Only problems/complaints: (1) Warped rotors (replaced once, new set warped again), (2) paint is faded and splotchy now, (3) drivers side window slow to slide back up, esp on cold days, (4) A/C is not very strong, (5) mileage is so-so (about 24 mpg in mostly fwy driving, but I dont exactly obey the speed limit either). Not most exciting handling, but more responsive than Camry or some American cars Ive driven. Never get tired of my car. Would definitely buy another or recommend to someone.

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  Runs Forever - 1997 Honda Accord
  By Runs Forever - June 14 - 6:52 pm

  Finally retiring our 97 Accord LX for a new 2005 Accord LX replacement after 209,000 miles. Engine & Drivetrain still going very strong, but rest of car starting to go. This is by far the best and longest lasting car my wife (aka lead foot) has ever owned. Still getting 24 MPG, we have changed the oil every 3000 - 4000 miles on this car and will continue doing the same with the new one.

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  Wag On! - 1997 Honda Accord
  By texasblueknight - June 14 - 1:05 am

  This Honda Accord EX Wagon was my first brand new car and the last wagon in the dealership showroom. Almost eight years and 83500 miles later, it is still as reliable as the day we bought it. Absolutely no issues, save for the sluggish driver side power window. A recent tune up has made the ride and drive like brand new again. Ive since bought a Toyota Sequoia and a Lexus LS400 but the wagon is still my daily driver and will likely remain so for years to come.