Three problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1st accident of 2 involving Honda Accord. Both accidents happened within a few days of each other in different towns. Both drivers of the 97 and 98 Accords said when they were passing a vehicle on the highway, the steering column locked up. Steering linkages and suspension parts were inspected and checked out fine. Unknown if steering column has a intermittent problem of locking up. Steering column was turning fine at investigation. Nlm.
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?.
Battery went out, and two fuses had to be replaced. Also, the air conditioner is blowing out heat, making the vehicle hot, and the dealer can't found the problem.