Component Record

Honda Accord 1997 Electrical System Problems

101 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1997 Honda Accord - 22% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage101 complaints

101 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V120000Reported May 16, 2002 - 1,000,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,000,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V231000Reported September 22, 1998 - 967,771 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 967,771 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags114 Engine58 Brakes40 Vehicle Speed Control38 Power Train35 Suspension31

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.