1997 Honda Accord Suspension Problems

Which parts fail

• Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  10
• Front
  8
• Rear
  2
• Front › Control arm
  2
• Front › Macpherson strut
  2
• Rear › Shock absorber
  1

Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  333%
• 75k–100k
  111%
• 100k–150k
  333%
• 150k+
  222%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1997 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Consumer was driving at 30 MPH when the right front passenger wheel came off. Vehicle was towed, and it was determined that the lower ball joints separated, and the axle cracked. Manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in the ball joint NHTSA recall 99V069000....as aresult, of broken lower ball joint right front wheel detached and was lodged undeneath the body of the vehicle. The front end was on the ground, and fluid was leaking all over the road. Consumer called aaa and vehicle was towed t a local mechanic, who identified the problem as a broken right side lower ball joint. However, it was obvious to the mechanic that this was not a typical problen, and was not the result of naural wear. There was a technical servic ebulletin which applied to this vehicle. Mechanic replaced lower ball joint and cracked axle. …

Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint summary: vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. Consequences: this condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced. My car VIN is not listed under this recall but I just had an estimate to fix those exact parts. The swaybar bushing is breaking according to the dealership service manager but I cannot afford to remedy the situation. I am afraid something bad will happen as I must drive over 2,300 miles this week. Is there any way to see if Honda's recall will expand its vehicles it covers under this safety issue?

Dt: 1997 Honda Accord. The consumer stated that the driver's side front lower ball joint had completely broke off while in motion, at 30 MPH causing the consumers vehicle to go off of the road. This damaged the under carriage, bent the rim and damaged the tire and axle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the problem was a catastrophic failure of the ball joints. The mechanic said that the upper ball joint May have been damaged. Honda stated that there was a recall for these vehicles, but did not include this vehicle due to VIN. The consumer sustained injuries, as well as neck and back pain. This happened on October 17, 2005. (11/22/05) refer to recall campaign #99V069000.

Tl contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact felt the front end of the vehicle wobble. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently. While the contact was driving in reverse, the wheel separated from the ball joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician stated the lower ball joints on the front driver side separated. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 99V069000 (component: suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) but the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the drive shaft disengaged because the left ball joints failed. This condition caused the engine to stall. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 99V069000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure mileage was 155,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

There is a recall for a 97 Honda Accord that matches the problem with my vehicle. I contacted Honda motor company and they gave me the run around and said that my VIN does not match any recalls for this problem. I also wanted to know the build date of my vehicle, you would think they would know that since they built it, no information was given, they don't know. NHTSA campaign id #99V069000.

The lower ball joint separated --the front suspension collapsed, breaking the axle and rim of front left tire and turned the left tire sideways. Upon researching the cost of the ball joints on the internet I found that there was a recall dated 5/10/99 for 1997 Honda accords for the exact same problem...my vehicle was not included in the recall.

Squeaking noise when going over bumps during cold weather. Replaced sway bar bushings but problem has not gone away. Have found out after talking to Honda technician that the struts in the front and rear struts are worn. This is a known issue according to technician from Honda. Very annoying problem that Honda knows about and will not fix.

I test drive 1997 Honda Accord and you had to pump the break paddle to slow it down within 4 block radius when returning the garage the service engine light came on the vehicle started vibrating this was last week this month June 2020. They selling the for $1600. The blue book show it worth $800. To 1200. This vehicle serious mechanical issu

When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated severely. The dealer stated it was normal. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they told her the problem was the rotors, however after the rotors were replaced the problem continued. The dealer stated the vibration was normal and to just get a alignment.

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