1997 Honda Accord seat belts problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1997 Honda Accord — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch in place without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key disengaged while in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…”
filed Jan 7, 2015
“I had filed a report with the bar about a seat belt on the driver side of my honda accord starting to frey and they had spoke with honda in poway ca and they will not cover the seat belt because it is not broken. To me it seems like a safety issue because if I am involved in an accident will the…”
filed Dec 16, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Accord | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Accord | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 Accord | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 Accord | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Accord | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Accord | 29 | 2% |
| 2017 Accord | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Accord | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Accord | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Accord | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Accord | 4 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.