Owners give this generation Honda Accord (1994-1997) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 847 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Honda Accord

"Great Car for the money!"

"I have owned three Honda's over the last 15 years. The older Honda's seem to be better built than the new one's. I just recently replaced the transmission in my 2004 Pilot, but my 1997 Accord is still going strong. I'd like a new car, but it's hard to give up a vehicle that's paid for when it is in such good shape and reliable. I purchased the car when it was four years old and I've been EXTREMELY satisfied with my purchase."

"Over 200k happy miles"

"I've driven this car for the last 7 years (bought used from the 1st owner when I was in grad school) and am very happy to report it's still driving well at over 200k miles. I drive fast and take corners hard; it's such a well balanced car with a good suspension - nothing beats solid engineering. I'm at a crossroads right now with deciding on a new(er) car but the fact that this 14 year old car still gives me pause (keep it? or not? keep it?) is an attestament to this cars value, engineering and sheer enjoyment of driving. Manual transmissions are bulletproof on these cars."

"Best car...bought new in 97.still going strong"

"My car is the best.looks fair,but very reliable.Too bad the new Honda's are not made the same as 97 model.good soundsytem,mechanically excellent."

Overall 1997 Honda Accord Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Honda Accord is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Honda Accord quality a 4.6 out of 5.

1997 Honda Accord Reliability

The 1997 Honda Accord receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 Accord Features

According to drivers of the 1997 Accord, here are some of its best features:

Heavy car,good on turns,& big trunk space
Great on gas. great reliabilty,looks great,comfort
Great on gass and easy to drive
Reliable, easy to work on, modern car for its time
Dependability,craftsmanship,durability quality/

1997 Honda Accord MPG by Trim

1997 Accord DX Sedan 4D - city 21 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1997 Accord LX Wagon 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

1997 Accord LX Sedan 4D - city 21 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1997 Accord LX Coupe 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1997 Accord Special Edition Sedan 4D - city 21 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1997 Accord EX Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1997 Accord Special Edition Coupe 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1997 Accord EX Coupe 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1997 Accord EX Wagon 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1997 Accord Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Honda Accord front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

1997 Honda Accord Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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1997 Honda Accord Values and Prices

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
LX Coupe 2D	-	-	-
Special Edition Coupe 2D	-	-	-
EX Coupe 2D	-	-	-

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/16/2026.

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Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
DX Sedan 4D	-	-	-
LX Sedan 4D	-	-	-
Special Edition Sedan 4D	-	-	-
EX Sedan 4D	-	-	-

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Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
LX Wagon 4D	-	-	-
EX Wagon 4D	-	-	-

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Private Party Value

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1997 Honda Accord Depreciation

A 1997 Honda Accord has depreciated $10 or 0% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,744 and trade-in value of $658.

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1997 Honda Accord Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	-	$1,754	$675
2023	$3	$1,751	$697
2024	+ $22	$1,773	$694
2025	$29	$1,744	$658

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1997 Honda Accord Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	2921 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	90.1 cu.ft.
	EPA Total Interior	107.7 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	17.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.4 inches
	Front Leg Room	42.9 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Minimum Ground Clearance	6.3 inches
	Overall Length	185.6 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	56.0 inches
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	13.0 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	36.1 feet
	Wheel Base	106.9 inches
	Width with mirrors	70.1 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	21 mpg
	Highway	28 mpg
	Combined	23 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic
	Recommended Fuel	Regular

Performance

	Horsepower	130 @ 5300 RPM
	Torque	139 @ 4200 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Hands Free Phone
Navigation System

1997 Honda Accord Safety

Safety Features & Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

4.0

1997 Honda Accord Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2026 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S-Class	791
#2	2025 Bentley Flying Spur	771
#3	2026 Tesla Model S	670
#4	2026 Audi S e-tron GT	670
#237	1997 Honda Accord	130

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FAQs

Is the Honda Accord 1997 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Accord is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Honda Accord?

The 1997 Honda Accord gets 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

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