AutoDefect IQ

1997 Acura Acura problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Acura Acura model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

10
Complaints
0
Recalls
20
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (20)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-03-17 · 98031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

emissions warranty extension - obd system not detecting engine misfire. *tt

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module 2001-08-16 · 801 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

subject regarding the cl security system last tripped sensor memory. *yd

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 1999-09-01 · 090199 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1456 caused by a loose or missing and / or incorrect fuel fill cap. *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1999-06-17 · 099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

acura flat rate manual labor operation numbers are invalid; re-submit claims using labor operation numbers from sb #98-031. *tt

Unknown Or Other 1999-06-17 · 98031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

information on resubmitting warranty claim using labor operation numbers listed in sb#98-031 - emissions warranty extension. *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1999-03-15 · 98031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

subject regarding emissions warranty extension information. *tt

Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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