K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard...
1979-2006 · 27 model years
Honda Prelude Problems by year
Owners have filed 165 complaints about the Honda Prelude across 27 model years, and it has 17 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (35). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 165
- Recalls
- 17
- Crashes
- 16
- Fires
- 11
- Injuries
- 16
- Deaths
- 1
Prelude complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Prelude problems
Honda Prelude recalls 17
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no...
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to...
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle...
Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain...
On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
If the plastic coating of the fuel filler and/or breather pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the plastic coating and the steel pipes, and the accumulation could cause corrosion which would eventually rust through the affected pipes, allowing...
The accelerator pedal stopper may be bent when excessive downward force is applied after pedal has contacted the stopper.
Covers1988 Honda Prelude
The rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for the front seats may not withstand the force required by fmvss 207.
Covers1988 Honda Prelude
Latest Prelude complaints
Car was driving normal then just shut off. Cranks won't start I was driving normal then it just shut off. And now it cranks over won't start. *Tr
Letter from senator cornyn on behalf of constituent re takata air bag not deploying in an accident. *Smd the consumer was hit by another driver and was seriously injured. *Jb
I have a recently acquired 1992 honda prelude with toyo tires on it. The car is not being driven and except for two trips to mvd to get it registered it remains parked in my driveway. Three weeks ago the right rear tire apparently explode and the treads were separated from the tire casing. Two days ago I heard an explosion and found that the tire had exploded and was completely flat. This is the first time I have ever heard of a tire failing when the car was parked. That could have been the cause of quite an accident at 65 mph on a crowded expressway. Is anyone interested or shall I wait for the other three to explode? I have no intention of driving the car with these tires. *Tr
I recently purchased a used car in january of 2010. It had installed on it, a set of four douglas 185/70r/13 tires with the manufacture date of 0408 on the sidewalls, and the previous owner stated they were only about 2 months old (bought at wal mart). They are modeled xtra trac aw. Well about 3 months ago, I had one completely blow out due to sidewall failure. This blow out damaged pretty much the entire front driver's side of my car. I had to replace my wheel bearing, cv joint, and a bunch of other things...
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I'm not sure about on the inside of the tire area. Now the other three tires are bulging on the sidewalls, and the tires only have about 10,000 miles on them. Wal mart will not do anything for me, since I do not have a receipt. However if you google these tires, there are pages upon pages of complaints about sidewall failure on these tires. Sometimes even just within a month of use. I was only curious if there happens to be a recall on the present set of douglas tires, or if it is only the recall in 1994. If there is not, I think there should be one. I shouldn't have to replace a set of four tires after only 10,000 miles. *Tr
1992 Honda prelude, left front tire went flat causing vehicle to spin out and striking the center divider wall and coming to rest on the inside berm. *Bf (ohio traaffic crash report # 10-0284-90). *Jb
Attempted to refuel vehicle when suddenly after an employee tried to repair dispenser gasoline exploded from the nozzle forcefully into my face especially my left eye, nose and mouth. The employee could not stop the gasoline from coming out so he threw the entire dispenser in my car floor board. My three year old daughter was buckled in her car seat in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. This refueling accident occurred june 2, 1995. It has never been fully investigated by competent experts to determine...
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what can be done to prevent future refueling injury, fire, and explosion. Our family has permanent injury as a result of this traumatic refueling accident which has been well documented. However, no one has stepped up to apologize and help our family get the medical treatment needed. *Tr
Questions about the Honda Prelude
Which Honda Prelude years have the most problems?
Which Honda Prelude years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Honda Prelude problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (35), fuel system (25), engine & cooling (24) most often.
How many recalls does the Honda Prelude have?
NHTSA lists 17 recalls across all Honda Prelude model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data