Honda Prelude 1988
Model Prelude made in 1988 by Honda got 39 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 23/33/26 | Regular | $ 682 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 626 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/27/23 | 24/34/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 3 | 870701 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 870701 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V171000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 09/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 99088 | 11/19/1987 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/29/1987 | 11/09/1987 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6a and 6b was omitted from the manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: owners manual information/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103001 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 3700000 | 05/19/1995 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V093000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 05/01/1987 to 09/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 25252 | 06/14/1989 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 06/08/1989 | 07/22/1989 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for the front seats may not withstand the force required by fmvss 207. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bracket failure could result in seat becoming loose;vehicles would not comply with fmvss 207. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a reinforcing plate to rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for each front seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:front seats anchorage bracket/fmvss 207.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V059000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 04/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 66239 | 04/07/1988 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/06/1988 | 04/12/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vibration and high underhood temperatures could cause power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal to develop a fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fluid contacts the hot exhaust manifold, it maycause smoke and possibly an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install an improved power steering supply hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power steeringvehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V122000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 05/01/1987 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 7893 | 08/12/1987 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/04/1987 | 08/07/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A small amount of coolant seepage may occur, and eventually residue may accumulate on the throttle valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Residue may cause throttle valve return-to-idle speed tobe slower than normal when accelerator pedal is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace throttle body assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle valvevehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V097000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 04/01/1987 to 06/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 76973 | 06/15/1989 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 06/13/1989 | 07/22/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The accelerator pedal stopper may be bent when excessive downward force is applied after pedal has contacted the stopper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in loss of accelerator control shouldpedal be caught and held down by bent stopper, which could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a support to prevent stopper from bending. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:accelerator pedal stopper.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/29/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The power steering assembly was recalled in 1988 yet the orig. owner did not recieve recall notice . now this fire was caused by the defect, confirmed by my mechanic and costing me approx. 1500.00 dollars to repair with the fire damage. hopefully honda will reimburse me for the cost. i have the documentation and receipts along with photo's too. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Engine compartment fire. | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Engine caught on fire. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radio failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 12/06/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Rear light seals leaking causing water to run off the wires and into the trunk as well as the back seat and carpet. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| When headlights are turned on, there are no dash lights/rear driving lights. *dsh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 01/01/1991 | ||
| This specific line has caused significant smoking, has been completely replaced as of may 2001, however, the problem continues with leaking fluid. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 180000 | 3 | |
| Fuel filler pipe rusted . as a result, when driving the pipe leaked underneath the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1987 | |||
| Gas filler tube rusted out. 83-87 preludes have been recalled for same defect. why not mine? please advise as soon as possible. this is very dangerous because i lose an awfully lot of gas on the filling station drive which could catch fire. i would like to fix this but don't have the money. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gas leak due to rusting of the fuel filler pipe. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 09/15/1987 | |
| Fuel system leak due to defective gas filler neck. | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Fuel filler pipe rusted/split, causing gasoline leak. | |||
| Fuel leaks out area/filler pipe to the vehicle. please describe details. tt | |||
| 06/29/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles fuel tank pipe has a leak due to rust. the coating has peeled away, if tank is full it leaks/or when pumping. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 09/22/1995 | |||
| Upon impact right front, passenger seat belt tightened resulting in chest contusion. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/10/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Recall # 95v103001, consumer received recall notice in october of 97. no problem with buckle at that time. the buckle has been broken since may of 97. consumer is not able to get recall work performed because parts are not available. *ak the consumer states that the dealer was delaying the repair claiming parts had not come in. the consumer also mentioned that this dealers charges were much much higher than that of other dealers in the area. *yh | |||
| Seat belt buckle is broken (release button is broken). tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| The driver side seat belt will not retract back when released, buckle is hard to lock, passenger seat belt warning when it is locked or not # tka73j399b . tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Both front passenger and driver side seat belt buckle sometime when using it lock up hard to unlock. tt | |||
| 03/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failure on driver and passengers seats, will not latch. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 05/15/1995 | |||
| Driver's shoulder/lap belt does not retract as intended; when unbuckled, does not rewind, so much slack, occupant not properly restrained. tt | |||
| 03/03/1995 | |||
| Driver side safety belts won't retract. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 03/28/2007 | 195430 | 1 | 03/17/2007 |
| I have a 1988 honda prelude. the power steering pressure line has a leak at the connection right above the exhaust manifold. i contacted american honda to see if the recall had been taken care off, and they stated that it had. i have the same issue that many other owners have. this posed a serious hazard to property, and possibly life if the fluid leaked too badly and caused loss of control. i did not think this should be considered a wear and tear item. this was due to the design and placement of the line. the replacements should have been able to rectify the situation, but the problem still existed. was there any folloup on this matter? it seemed as though many member of a group i belong to for the honda prelude 1988-1991 had the same problem. some have reported fires due to the leak. *ak | |||
| 12/27/2006 | 192638 | 1 | 06/15/2004 |
| I carl and eileen jennings, own a 1988 honda prelude si 4ws. vehicle vin: jhmba4240jc051705. at the ending week of december while driving it started to smoke from under hood area and lack of control on power steering occurred. went to local honda dealership cason honda located at 1445 e.223rd st.carson, ca 90745 310-834-4773 on 12/22/06, lisa rodriguez assist me with my vehicle concerns. she performed a vin status inquiry it stated the recall 88-014 c was completed already. so i contact american honda warranty assistance help line at 800-999-1009. spoke with judith on 12/28/06 received case number n012006-12-2800464. she stated the recall with complete on may 18, 1990. judith, advised that i have dealership inspect sixth digit to see if recall punch was above the number and inspect power steering hose material type. authorized honda dealership states recall and sixth digit hasn't been complete. lisa rodriguez contacted honda warranty claim representative manager named gilberto wilson on 3:23 on 1/3/07 told, that the recall 88-014 was never completed on this 1988 prelude. gilberto contacted mrs. rodriguez at carson honda on 1/4/07 ,due to vin status inquiry shows being completed and mileage on vehicle american honda can not assist mr&mrs. jennings in replacement of high pressure steering hose. this recall 88-014 goes under the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Vehicle had power steering hose leaking onto exhaust manifold and smoking as per nhtsa recall # 88v059000. contacted american honda who informed me that this recall does not apply to vin (jhmba4233jc069977).*ak | |||
| 03/23/2001 | |||
| Power steering hose is leaking fluid onto exhaust manifold. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| Power steering supply hose has developed a fluid leak, causing safety hazard. *ak | |||
| Due to defective hose ,power steering fluid is leaking onto exhaust manifold, causing a fire hazard. recall 88v05900 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Power steering hose leaks fluid into hot exhaust manifold, causing smoke. | |||
| 10/11/1995 | |||
| 88v05900 car was repaired under recall from previous owner, present owner still having same problem. tt | |||
| 10/02/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 88v059000, power steering hose, broke while in for repair, never receive the notice. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| Consumer states that the power steering hose is leaking power steering fluid. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1997 | |||
| The power steering hose is leaking fluid onto the very hot manifold and could cause a fire. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| Bolt on the power steering pump broke causing loss of control. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/29/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The power steering assembly was recalled in 1988 yet the orig. owner did not recieve recall notice . now this fire was caused by the defect, confirmed by my mechanic and costing me approx. 1500.00 dollars to repair with the fire damage. hopefully honda will reimburse me for the cost. i have the documentation and receipts along with photo's too. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Upper control arm rubber bushing failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| The accelerator pad may have caused an accident. please describe. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CARSON | 90745 | CASON HONDA | 310-834-4773 |