Honda Prelude 1993
Model Prelude made in 1993 by Honda got 14 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 17 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 one investigation (air bags). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.3l.
Model 1993
| 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 | 23/30/25 | 25/38/30 | Regular | $ 720 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Premium | $ 914 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 666 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Premium | $ 876 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/26/24 | 24/34/28 | Premium | $ 876 | 3 | 920901 |
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 | |||||
| 010402 | 04/01/2002 | 636738 | Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating. *tt | 11/13/2002 | |
| 302 | 03/16/2002 | 631027 | Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds. *tt | 05/01/2002 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005870 | Use '94 accord service manual to adjust timing belt tension. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005925 | Timing belt adjustment procedure. honda october tech line information. *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 | A970028 | 623341 | Subject regarding parts to correct 5th gear grinding. *et | 10/26/2001 |
| 01070 | 08/07/2001 | 623292 | Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift. *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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Driver's airbag did not inflate during above accident. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/15/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving hit a pot hole blow the tire and air bag deployed. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| My son pulled into a driveway and airbag deployed without a collision. the airbag deployment injured his left hand. after contacting the manufacturer, he had it inspected by a local dealership who accused him of having an accident. appoximately june of 1999, while changing a tire the car slipped off the jack causing slight damage to the passenger side fender and undercarriage. why would the airbag deploy a year later? | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| They need to be recalls all distributor for honda. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| The ignition failed i was driving 65mph and the car died without warning. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/12/2000 | |||
| Bought vehicle to be serviced, and was told that oil drain plug on the engine oil pan will be stripped. design defect, oil pans are made out of a soft metal which causes the threads to strip out prematurely. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/22/1998 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| I just wanted to know what's best for me to do, i was told that the engine mounts need to be replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/28/2003 | 133000 | 1 | 07/04/2001 |
| The metal spring holder on the oem clutch snapped off while driving, which made shifting nearly impossible and caused unnecessary and extremely damaging wear on the transmission. *tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 10/25/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the balance shaft blew causing oil to leak. dealer notified. mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. *aw | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 115000 | 1 | 12/05/1998 |
| About a year and a half ago the clear coat on my 1993 honda prelude started peeling off the trunk and roof of my car. the hood did not peel because it had been repaired and replaced about 1 year prior. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 115000 | 1 | 12/05/1998 |
| About a year and a half ago the clear coat on my 1993 honda prelude started peeling off the trunk and roof of my car. the hood did not peel because it had been repaired and replaced about 1 year prior. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2002 | |
| I was traveling east-bound along i-70 about 4 p.m. cst when the accident occurred. the tire was found to still be inflated when i went to change the tire. upon taking the car to get the tires replaced, the delaminated tire was looked at and the tire was found to have held a pressure of 28 psi. i did not know that there was something wrong with the tire until the road suddenly became bumpy and the tire delaminated. i believed that the tire had exploded, but that was not the case. the tread was completely gone and the belt underneath was completely smooth. when the tire delamination, the car fish-tailed wildly, and i almost lost control of the vehicle. the damage to the right rear of the car was extensive - $2200. there were tire marks all over the right rear of the car. there were even tire marks on the driver's side window. if i had not regained control of the car, i could have been severely injured or killed. dt | |||
| 03/15/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving hit a pot hole blow the tire and air bag deployed. tt | |||