Engine Exhaust System problems of the 1997 Honda Accord

Three problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 1997 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

Consumer took vehicle to the dealer due to smoke coming from the exhaust during acceleration, the dealer could not find any problems, the vehicle was taken back a second time in which the dealer removed the heads and found that there was excessive sludge in the engine in which the engine would need replaced, the dealer would not make repairs under warranty.

2 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 10/22/1999

Exhaust shield rattles, dealer responded that there are ways to minimize the noise, but never fix it permanently.

3 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/1997

Design of the oil filter (location) which is over exhaust system and catalytic converter allows oil to be released onto the exhaust system and catalytic converter while changing filter. This results in smoke from burning off of unit.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Honda Accord

Gasoline Engine problems	10
Car Stall problems	6
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	6
Engine Oil Leaking problems	5
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	4
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	4
Engine Stall problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Engine problems	3
Emission Control problems	2
Catalytic Convertor problems	2
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	2

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