One problem related to bumper has been reported for the 1997 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Fender liner replaced 8 months ago due to accident. While traveling on highway, part of fender liner came apart and got stuck on front left tire, causing car to almost go off road. Contacted Honda bodyshop and was told that this was a known Honda problem. Not their fault, and I have to pay for it myself. Contacted Honda dealership where car was bought, and they couldn't tell me anything.