The 1997 Honda Accord has 3 recalls, the most serious being an ignition switch defect where internal electrical contacts wear out and can cause the engine to stall without warning while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
The front lower ball joints on certain vehicles can also wear prematurely and, in the worst case, separate entirely, causing the front suspension to collapse. If that happens, the vehicle loses power and decelerates suddenly, and steering control is significantly reduced.
At a glance
What can fail
Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can wear down from high current during engine startup, causing the engine to stall without warning.
What the fix does
The ignition switch will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The electrical contacts inside the ignition switch can wear down from the high electrical current that flows through it when you start the vehicle.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the ignition switch at no cost. Contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238 if service is delayed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension lower ball joints can wear out prematurely and may separate, causing the front suspension to collapse.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
