Honda Prelude 1990
Model Prelude made in 1990 by Honda got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.1l.
Model 1990
| 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 | $ 717 | 3 | 900119 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 657 | 3 | 900119 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 657 | 3 | 900119 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 3 | 900119 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 717 | 3 | 900119 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 685 | 3 | 900119 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010200 | 02/01/2000 | 618958 | Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders. *tt | 05/09/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 626720 | Information regarding cam-on fuel fill cap failures during smog check. *yh | 12/17/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine cylinder head failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||
| Owner's manual indicates for css installation it requires special lap belt attachment to secure css to vehicle. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| During collision the vehicle was hit on the driver's door side and the car door came open and the driver was thrown from the vehicle, the seat belt was attached to the door but was still intact in the seat latch, consumer suffered injuries. *mjs | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Driver side seat belt malfunction, hard to latch safety belts. tt | |||