Honda Prelude 1992
Model Prelude made in 1992 by Honda got 26 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: air bags, steering. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.3l.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/30/25 | 25/38/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 3 | 911115 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/30/26 | 26/39/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 911115 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 911115 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/26/24 | 24/34/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 911115 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 06E060000 | AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC | E (Equipment) | 87745 | 08/01/2006 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 06/29/2006 | 06/29/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E025000 | POLI-AUTO, INC. | E (Equipment) | 1450 | 05/02/2006 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/21/2006 | 03/21/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall is expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005925 | Timing belt adjustment procedure. honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005870 | Use '94 accord service manual to adjust timing belt tension. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 013100 | 01/31/2000 | 613530 | Information regarding investigation of factory audio systems in non-current ex coupes and wagons. **mr | 07/20/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97080195057 | 08/18/1997 | 52947 | Fifth gear shift fork was not manufactured properly. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| 95025 | 05/01/1995 | 44012 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 01070 | 08/07/2001 | 623292 | Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift. *et | 10/26/2001 | |
| 01070 | 08/07/2001 | A970028 | 623341 | Subject regarding parts to correct 5th gear grinding. *et | 10/26/2001 |
| 95057 | 10/17/2000 | 95057 | 618903 | A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5th gear. *tt | 05/07/2001 |
| 97101395057 | 10/13/1997 | 54131 | Information regarding the transmission grinds when shifting into fifth grinds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| A930022 | 04/01/1993 | 39519 | Power steering control valve. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 5905 | 02/14/2002 | 629541 | Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc | 04/02/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 95011 | 02/01/1995 | 39248 | Blower motor noise. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 91010 | 08/01/1993 | 91-010(1193) | 39517 | Partially open window rattles. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||||
| 97018 | 03/31/1997 | 52056 | Rear wheel bearing noise. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA95024 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/31/1995 | 08/30/1996 | OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS | ||
| Air bag can deploy without vehicle crash | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE93060 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 06/22/1993 | 10/29/1993 | 4WHL STEERING SENSOR FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/27/2008 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Airbag deployed without impact. *tr | |||
| 04/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Deployment of airbag making a turn, causing inability to see/accident. *sd | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 2 mph the driver's side airbag deployed. cause unknonwn. *ak consumer suffered inuries.*yh | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| This car is completely totaled! it is smashed all in the front, the back is in the front seat and down to the ground...and the driver side is caved in also, and this airbag could have prevented the head injury, and bruising down by the steering wheel. but the airbag failed !!!!*ak | |||
| 11/20/2000 | 1 | ||
| While attempting to park vehicle lower portion of vehicle hit the curb gently, causing driver's side airbag to deploy. there were no prior warning to airbag's deploytion. no injuries were sustained. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle approximately 30-35 mph, hit a pothole in the street, and both driver's and passenger's airbags deployed. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1997 | |||
| While at a stop, the vehicle experienced a frontal collision at the driver's side bumper in which the other vehicle was going about 50mph, the driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driver was hit from the rear, and then hit in turn, she hit the car in front of her. air bag didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The distributor bearing locked up causing the rotor to melt. *mjs | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| Was driving approximately 30mph when engine check light came on. then, vehicle suddenly stopped. vehicle towed to dealer. service mechanic indicated that distributor had failed & bearings were melted. this is what caused vehicle to stop. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Distributor failed leaving consumer stranded in the middle of highway. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 196750 | 3 | |
| My ignition switch just started not to long ago to fail on me. started having problems like a week ago noticing my dashboard lights flickering. i checked my fuses and they were all ok. two days later my car turned on and turned off when i went to start it. tried to start it again and kept running. for five days everything was okay but just noticed that my lights were still kind of flickering (dash). two days ago it didn't want to stay on. in the second position of my ignition, my dashboard lights that will normally come on didn't and when i started the car it would start fine but wouldn't stay one in the second position of the ignition. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/13/1997 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| This car has been pampered yet continues to break and be quite costly to maintain. i bought this car because i was told they were dependable and cheap to maintain. this is the worst car i have ever owned and would not recommend any honda product to anyone. it has put me in major debt. i am very disapointed with the dealership/manufacturer. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/19/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was parked outiside of consumer's home, and he noticed that there was oil leaking from underneath vehicle. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 10/13/1997 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| This car has been pampered yet continues to break and be quite costly to maintain. i bought this car because i was told they were dependable and cheap to maintain. this is the worst car i have ever owned and would not recommend any honda product to anyone. it has put me in major debt. i am very disapointed with the dealership/manufacturer. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| Was driving approximately 30mph when engine check light came on. then, vehicle suddenly stopped. vehicle towed to dealer. service mechanic indicated that distributor had failed & bearings were melted. this is what caused vehicle to stop. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Dealers stated that it is a problem peculiar to honda preludes/accords. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 04/07/1999 | 0 | ||
| When shifting car into park gear shift will get stuck. consumer feels this is unsafe because car has to stay in neutral because it won't go into park. consumer has kids that play, and one time the car started to roll on its own. *ak *ml | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| Was driving approximately 30mph when engine check light came on. then, vehicle suddenly stopped. vehicle towed to dealer. service mechanic indicated that distributor had failed & bearings were melted. this is what caused vehicle to stop. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/21/2008 | 109000 | 1 | |
| While driving 65mph the vehicle started making a loud popping noise. i was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a dealership, there it was diagnosed a failed transmission. *tr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone tire experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/17/2010 | |||
| 1992 honda prelude, left front tire went flat causing vehicle to spinout. *bf | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 07/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Failure on the accelerator, consumer applied force to the accelerator pedal and the vehicle surged, causing the consumer to have an accident.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 03/14/1993 | |||
| Windsheild is very soft which has fine pittings on it causing bad visibility. please describe further. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | HAMMOND | UNLIMITED AUTO SALES |