1997 HONDA CIVIC LX W/ABS — window sticker

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1997 HONDA CIVIC LX W/ABS
Coupe · 2-door · Gasoline
VIN 1HGEJ8144VL013117
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: EAST LIBERTY, OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)

Powertrain & mechanical

  • EngineIn-Line 4-cyl, 1.6 L
  • Engine modelD16Y8
  • Horsepower127 hp
  • Valve trainSingle Overhead Cam (SOHC)
  • TransmissionManual/Standard, 5-speed
  • GVWRClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Standard safety equipment

  • Front airbags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Body & dimensions

  • Body styleCoupe
  • Doors2

Safety recalls (16)

  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
  • Exterior lighting:headlights
  • Exterior lighting

Top 3 of 16 campaigns shown. Check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

EPA Fuel Economy and Environment
31combined
MPG
29 city
35 highway
Annual fuel cost
$2,000
You save $1,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle
CO2 286 g/mi

variant selected manually. Cost assumes 15,000 mi/yr at current EPA fuel prices (regular $4.15/gal). Actual results will vary. Source: fueleconomy.gov

GOVERNMENT 5-STAR SAFETY RATINGS
  • Overall vehicle scoreNot Rated
  • Frontal crash — driver★★★★☆
  • Frontal crash — passenger★★★★☆
  • Side crashNot Rated
  • RolloverNot Rated
Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars (★★★★★) with 5 being the highest. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nhtsa.gov
Vehicle data: NHTSA vPIC · EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA safety ratings & recalls · Jul 4, 2026 · vincheck.me

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