Honda Prelude 1987

Model Prelude made in 1987 by Honda got 17 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD23/30/2626/38/30Regular$ 5493860828
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/31/2728/40/32Regular$ 5273860828
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD24/30/2626/38/31Regular$ 549386 828
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/31/2728/40/32Regular$ 527386 828

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
92V028001AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 09/01/1982 to 09/01/1987V (Vehicle)92058304/30/1993ODIHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)04/15/199304/26/1993
Defect SummaryIf 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 gasoline fumes and fuel to leak.
Consequence SummaryGasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryRepairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.
NotesSystem: fuel system.vehicle description: passenger cars in areas where salt and calcium chloride areused in snow and ice control.note: this is an extension of nhtsa recall 92v028000. honda has included 1986and 1987 accords built between june 13, 1985 and september 15, 1987, as wellas 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987 preludes built between september 9, 1982 andmay 7, 1987.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103001AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991V (Vehicle)370000005/19/1995ODIHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
HON950405C04/01/199541091Campaign responsibility report for the 1983-87 prelude fuel filler pipe recall. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA89005HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)11/16/198811/30/1989FUEL SYSTEM VENTING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
05/01/20061331331003/18/2006
 Ignition switch - the vehicle will start but when the key is released from start the engine dies. this problem may be repeated or will again start working correctly. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/01/19011
 The vehicle's oil pan plug stripped whenever the oil was changed. *tt *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
 Purchase car new the hazard lights aren't working right . tt
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
 The head light switch design is at unsafe position when making a turn use the signal light you make a mistake and turn light off when using the signal light .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/11/1994
 Had vehicle service for recall on the fuel system on 8/11/94 recall was not done properly. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
12/01/1999
 Smells like gas fumes. *ak
12/10/1996203/01/1987
 From day one- idle fluctuation with tons of documentation and denial to problem by dealer & representative-first day car was purchased there was a code 12. all 4 fuel injectors replaced & egr tubes cleaned. lived with unresolved problem all these years, but now i have sudden acceleration and am frigthened to death to drive the car. i almost killed someone. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
04/28/2000104/27/2000
 Consumer bought the vehicle in good faith. while driving she noticed a fuel smell. consumer didn't know from where smell was coming at that time. brakes were 75% front and rear. tires were 50% thread and mixmatched. *ak the vehicle has a damage from previous major accident and fuel tand was replaced incorrectly. *yh
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
11/05/1993103/11/1987
 Rust in fuel system due to rusted fuel filler pipe prior to recall.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
01/01/1994101/01/1994
 Seat belts do not fit properly.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
12/01/2001100012/01/2001
 Rear restaint belt is permanently retracted and locked, i am a mother of twin toddlers and require the use use of both rear seatbelts in order to secure their saftey seats properly. meanwhile i've tried to secure it with the middle lap belt but it has failed at providing any kind of resraint when i take a sharp turn it tips over and my daugters have been injured a few times over this defect. i am afraid if i am to get in a serious accident this might fail to save their lives. please do something about this as soon as possible, the wheather conditions are dangerous for driving at this time and i am very worried. *ak
 The side seat retractor is not working . tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/28/2000104/27/2000
 Consumer bought the vehicle in good faith. while driving she noticed a fuel smell. consumer didn't know from where smell was coming at that time. brakes were 75% front and rear. tires were 50% thread and mixmatched. *ak the vehicle has a damage from previous major accident and fuel tand was replaced incorrectly. *yh
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
04/25/19961
 Tie rod on front steering mechanism stripped off, leaving driver without steering capabilities.
TIRES
06/28/2010
 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 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.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
04/28/2000104/27/2000
 Consumer bought the vehicle in good faith. while driving she noticed a fuel smell. consumer didn't know from where smell was coming at that time. brakes were 75% front and rear. tires were 50% thread and mixmatched. *ak the vehicle has a damage from previous major accident and fuel tand was replaced incorrectly. *yh
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
12/10/1996203/01/1987
 From day one- idle fluctuation with tons of documentation and denial to problem by dealer & representative-first day car was purchased there was a code 12. all 4 fuel injectors replaced & egr tubes cleaned. lived with unresolved problem all these years, but now i have sudden acceleration and am frigthened to death to drive the car. i almost killed someone. *ak