The weak spot seems to be the suspension. (Over 9.3% of '97s had suspension problems.) Other relative problem areas (over 5% of 97s have trouble) include the engine, electrical, and brakes.
Most 97s had no major problems.
Cheers, Ben
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Those numbers are from Consumer Report subscribers that have answered their annual subscriber survey. Like in any survey, the people who have what they consider to be a problematic car are much more likely to comment about it on a survey. My last American company car was notorious for bad brake systems, and after repairing mine twice in its first 5 years (was purchased new) I made sure to mention it until CU would no longer report on cars that old.
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I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)