I lost more than half of the oil on 2 mile drive to school- broken seal, with no warning whatsoever. My luck it did not happen on the interstate highway- the car would've been gone. A mechanic at firestone service center was not surprised - he had seen this happen on many other accords.
1997 Honda Accord engine complaints
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While driving the balance shaft seal came out and caused oil to leak from the vehicle rapidly, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Same exact incident happened to another car I owned, honda accord lx 96, at the same mileage range (59k-60k). Only with accord 96, I was fortunate enough to stop on time, and was able to save the engine. Whereas, in this car - accord 97 situation, I was too late, all of the oil came out, and engine was irreparably damaged. According to the honda accord manuals, maintenance (change of timing belts, etc.) on the car should be done at around 90k miles, excluding the regular oil changes. Therefore, both incidents were not related to a delayed maintenance, but to an irregular failure of the oil pump and the oil seal. Both cases are identical on similar cars and deserve to be investigated.
The fuse box failed causing complete power loss while driving 65 MPH, prior to this incident the vehicle had other electrical problems that were probably related to the fuse box failure.
Windshield had scratch.
Oil shield on the balance shaft has popped out, causing the oil to leak ont the ground. Dealer has been notified.
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Exhaust pipe had a hole and rust, and muffler was comptetely hollow too. Yh
While driving 55 MPH on the highway vehicle began to lose power which caused the vehicle to completely shut down cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Road water got into the engine compartment and was picked up by fan belt. Consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
When starting up vehicle consumer can smell fuel or vapors within the vehicle. Also, when driving vehicle the smell gets into vehicle, and consumer can't determine where fuel or vapors are coming from. Dealer is aware of problem.
Oil plug that on the oil pan fell off, causing the oil to spray unto engine, resulting in damages and almost a fire. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Have taken my car in 4 times and they just reset it. They keep on telling that there's no solution to the problem yet. They contacted the headquarters, and they didn't do anything to satisfy me. I do not feel confortable about my car because I have to miss work and school so much for this problem, and yet they do not do anything. They don't seem to care about this problem. I think I have a lemon and I don't like the way they are treating this situation.
Gas mileage reduced after 30000 mile service.used to get 30-32 mpg on highway driving 70 MPH. Currently, gets 29 mpg on highway at same speed.
Cruise control failed to turn off when brake pedal was depressed, cruise control button turned off. Braking system failed to slow or stop vehicle. Only when parking brake was applied did vehicle slow.
While starting vehicle engine check light remains on. Also, while driving problem has occurred five times. Engine misfires, but dealer cannot correct problem.
Design of the oil filter (location) which is over exhaust system and catalytic converter allows oil to be released onto the exhaust system and catalytic converter while changing filter. This results in smoke from burning off of unit.
Consumer was driving vehicle into a parking lot when bumper hit the pole that posts handicap signs, very slightly dented the bumper of vehicle. Also both air bags deployed. Consumer was wearing seat belt. Also burned her right arm and broke her glasses. *ak consumer stated there was also a problem with the torque converter and catalytic converter.
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