Front Suspension problems of the 1997 Honda Accord

Six problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1997 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

As soon as vehicle's speed is over 60 mph, it shakes very badly. Steering wheel and front end shake.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

I purchased the vehicle in June 2000. As certified vehicle from dealership,, certified for safety inspections 150 point? I noticed when test driving vehicle. Front of vehicle had severe vibration, I noticed that the tires were low on air pressure. Problem continued, I contacted the dealership numerous time to resolve the matter. At the time of sale the inspection was to be final. I later found out the inspection was never completed properly, ther are two active titles currently on vehicle, ohio and California California is now salvaged title as of 2/04/2001. Contacted dealership numerous time regarding the findings on the bumper cover that had medical tape holding the side secure fastners together. And bumper cover out of allignment. Radiator support had been buckled and not repaired correctly, primer on the inside of right front hood, head l ight assembly unit not complete and out of allignment, uneven tire wear, no owners manual, tires switched at time allignment was performed by dealership, dealership rented vehicle for 10 days. , dealership represented preferred body shop american autobody and paint as boar official that was misrepresentation, contacted american Honda as well as Honda care regarding this vehicle and dealership? I asked the dealership what the certification applied to? it was to be warrantied just like a new vehicle. . Vehicle warranty docs were incomplete and not voluntarily submitted? dealership employee pushed husband against wall? no owners manual? michellon warranty came with vehicle docs. But at time of allignment federal tires were replaced without warranty? I was told the new tires were magical? I totalled the vehicle and later found on ccc report from the insurance company, that vehicle had previous damage done. . And all the above problem pertaining to previous damage?.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1999

Vehicle experiencing problem with wandering to the left while traveling at highway speed of 50 or more mph. Probelm was corrected by dealership.

4 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/31/1996

While driving at 55 mph, esperiencing wind noise, wind noise is so loud and annoying.

5 Front Suspension problem

While driving front end becomes erratic with movement from left to right, also, vibrates in the front end of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated stated that problem were hankook tires. Please provide any further information.

6 Front Suspension problem

Vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer has been unable to fix this continuous problem, cause is unknown.




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