Component Record

Honda Accord 1997 Suspension Problems

31 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 1997 Honda Accord - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V069000Reported May 10, 1999 - 124,875 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 124,875 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags114 Electrical System101 Engine58 Brakes40 Vehicle Speed Control38 Power Train35

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.