1997 Honda Inspire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Inspire years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Honda Inspire. That is the most of any Inspire model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 73,225 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Honda Inspire problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 44% | 73,225 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 22% | 158,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 171,685 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 123,160 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Honda Inspire recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Honda Inspire.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1997 honda accord lx dies unexpectedly while driving. It can restart, but dies again in 2 second. Called aaa, a half hour late, when aaa truck came, the car can start without the problem. Aaa person checked alternator and battery, both are good. *tr
I purchaced 4 new epic tour (ll600) tires and in less than a week one had the tread peel off while on the freeway. I did not hit or run over anything prior to tread loss. The tire was still enflated. When i brought it back tothe tire people they gave me another new tire to match the other 3. In a…
As stated below, problems that i encountered such as blown fuse (main concern), dead battery (fixed), and fan/air conditioner malfunction (produces irritating sound) might be attributed to this wiring problem. Your 1997 honda is included in the 1995-97 accord a/c wire campaign. Description 1995-97…
Was traveling down interstate at the speed of 70 mph, the passenger side inner tire mold---the black plastic tire mold that is over the tire, fell off at the speed i was traveling and hit the person's car behind us. It cause us to lose control, but we regained it. But it did cause all of the wiring…
Srs light on 97 honda accord stays on, indicating that the airbags are not functioning. *nm
Other Honda Inspire years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 Inspire | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Inspire | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda Inspire?
Owners most often report air bags, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Honda Inspire?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Honda Inspire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Inspire model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.