Four problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer took vehicle into the dealer for regular maintenance, mr. Dan olson, floor manager, indicated that manufacturer has send a bulletin #100 containing information on the seal crack block exhaust manifold. So he had to pay for this repair over $400. 00.
The muffler failed at 33,695 miles. Dealer said original muffler is not covered under warranty.
Exhaust pipe had a hole and rust, and muffler was comptetely hollow too. Yh.
There was an oil leak due to an engine block crack. The consumer states that there was a small porous crack and developed a special bracket to hold the exhaust manifold away from the engine block because the vibration of the manifold exhaust is against the engine caused the crack.