Acura Acura 1997
Model Acura made in 1997 by Acura got 13 consumer complains as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 801 | 08/16/2001 | 626468 | Subject regarding the cl security system last tripped sensor memory. *yd | 12/14/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 98031 | 03/17/2003 | 98031 | 10001339 | Emissions warranty extension - obd system not detecting engine misfire. *tt | 04/30/2003 |
| 98031 | 10/16/1998 | 604826 | Emissions warranty extension - obd system not detecting engine misfire. *tt | 05/17/1999 | |
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604234 | Updated information on oil drain plug leak. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 099 | 06/17/1999 | 606102 | Acura flat rate manual labor operation numbers are invalid; re-submit claims using labor operation numbers from sb #98-031. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| 100198 | 10/01/1998 | 604825 | Strategic information regarding extended emissions warranty. *tt | 05/17/1999 | |
| 98031 | 03/15/1999 | 98031 | 604817 | Subject regarding emissions warranty extension information. *tt | 05/14/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 090199 | 09/01/1999 | 608036 | Vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1456 caused by a loose or missing and / or incorrect fuel fill cap. *tt | 10/28/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604219 | Information on replacing a/c pressure valves as referred in (s/b96-004). *ak | 04/19/1999 | |
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604218 | Information regarding the way to control evaporator odor. *tt | 04/19/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604227 | Basic information on rfg and oxygenated fuel. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604224 | Subject on mainshaft speed sensor s/m fix. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604228 | Revised procedures regarding a/t flushing. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
| 90009 | 09/08/1998 | 603359 | Service bulleting regarding automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
| 90009 | 12/16/1997 | 90-009 | 600564 | Subject on automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *tt | 05/26/1998 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 97002 | 01/21/1997 | 52019 | Brake fluid is dripping from the left front corner of the car and the abs modulator is wet. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 97111897025 | 11/18/1997 | 54039 | Experiencing a squeal when you lightly depress the brake pedal. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 98027 | 10/05/1998 | 604581 | Experiencing a knocking noise from the front suspension. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98031 | 06/17/1999 | 606100 | Information on resubmitting warranty claim using labor operation numbers listed in sb#98-031 - emissions warranty extension. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98029 | 10/05/1998 | 604584 | Concerns with moonroof motor continuing to run with moonroof fully open. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 1 | 12/21/1996 | |
| While driving at any speed the air bag light illuminates, the dealer has been notified. *nlm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/07/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle lost all control resulting in collision due to possible recall related failure of the ball joints (99v-069), no deployment of both frontal air bags during collision and the head rest failed, the bottom posts that support the head rests, split the head of the driver through the padding material. *mjs | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Unable to have on / off air bag switch installed due to lack of parts,parts not developed yet. *yc | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 06/14/2002 | |||
| At a 25mph vehicle crash driver's side airbag did not fully deploy. cause unknown dealer notified.*aki | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Ignition/steering column failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| Engine hesitation when accelerating from slow speed. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 50 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Fuel charcoal canister overflows and sprays over under carriage of vehicle. gas fumes circulate into cabin through air conditioner asphyxiating driver and passengers while driving or stopped. after parking car in home garage gas fumes are too strong to close garage door for hours. the gas fumes are strong enough to become a major fire hazard. while i was driving my car i became very ill, dizzy, nauseated, eyes started to burn, than vision blurred, almost crashed and had to pull to the side of the road. we notified acura in our las vegas and found out that they were aware of the problem, yet will not do anything about it. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 04/07/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle lost all control resulting in collision due to possible recall related failure of the ball joints (99v-069), no deployment of both frontal air bags during collision and the head rest failed, the bottom posts that support the head rests, split the head of the driver through the padding material. *mjs | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Ignition/steering column failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 04/07/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle lost all control resulting in collision due to possible recall related failure of the ball joints (99v-069), no deployment of both frontal air bags during collision and the head rest failed, the bottom posts that support the head rests, split the head of the driver through the padding material. *mjs | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle deaccelerates 65 mph until 0. yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 04/22/1997 | |||
| Driver's side windshield wiper blade does not go over the end of the window enough, causing a 7-8 blind spot. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SANTA CLARA | 95051 | STEVENS CREEK ACURA | 408-247-7422 |