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1997 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 92 repairs.
1997 Honda Accord suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Honda Accord
Engine not specified
| 238000 mi | Needed new Power Steering Rack w/Fluid and Alignment |
1997 Honda Accord 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 140000 mi US $404 |
Loose lower ball joint front passenger wheel. Replaced. |
| 151000 mi US $286 |
While in for oil change, mechanic (thankfully) discovered right front wheel wobbled. Wheel bearing replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $295 |
Front lower ball joints loose. Replaced with new ball joints. |
| 155000 mi US $650 |
Bad lower ball joints again, both sides. Upper control arm and ball joint assembly replaced (driver side) along with lower ball joints (both sides). |
| 159000 mi US $614 |
Replaced upper control arm w/ ball joint (passenger side) & wheel bearing (driver side wheel bearing). Solved thumping noise. 4 wheel alignment also. |
1997 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
1997 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 154000 mi US $400 |
driverside axle and bearing replaced due to noises and wear. |
| 193440 mi C $395 |
Replacement of upper control arm (driver side). Repair was not done to my satisfaction. Passenger side control arm was replaced in 2010 and is in need of replacement as well. My 1997 Accord has had 4 control arm replacements since 2004. |
| 150000 mi US $370 |
right lower ball joint failure |
| 132000 mi | Suspension is worn and needs replacement, including strut and control arms. living with squeals for now. |
| 126000 mi US $400 |
Replaced the right and left axle. Knocking sound when turning the car. Started happening on both sides, although more often when turning left. Replaced the right axle first and it fixed most of the problem. Went back next day to do left. |
| 83000 mi US $400 |
needed two new CV axles. |
| 173000 mi US $70 |
replaced ball joint. noticed during yearly inspection. |
| 160000 mi US $300 |
Steering rack was replaced with rebuilt rack |
| 168000 mi US $700 |
Left and right and upper and lower ball joints. |
| 237300 mi US $100 |
new wheel and wheel bearings |
1997 Honda Accord 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 151000 mi | Brought in the car to get front tires replaced and tires could not be aligned because the front upper left wheel bearing had worn and needed to be replaced. Quoted price of $275. |
| 238000 mi US $80 |
Replaced outer tie-rod ends on both sides. |
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