Honda Prelude 1994
Model Prelude made in 1994 by Honda got 10 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 27 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.3l.
Model 1994
| 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 | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/26 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 930831 |
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 | |||||
| A000036 | 10/05/2000 | 622540 | Parts information bulletin regarding product update for the front balancer oil seal retainer kit. *tt | 10/19/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 061301 | 06/12/2001 | 624570 | Information regarding balancer shaft oil seal labor operation . *et | 11/07/2001 | |
| 00073 | 03/13/2001 | 00073 | 619921 | Product update regarding front balancer shaft oil seal. *tt | 07/06/2001 |
| 010200 | 02/01/2000 | 618958 | Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders. *tt | 05/09/2001 | |
| 00073 | 10/06/2000 | 618908 | A condition may exist where the front balancer shaft oil seal may back out of the oil pump housing over time. if this happens, the oil can be rapidly pumped out of the engine without warning causing serious engine damage if continued to | 05/07/2001 | |
| 011000 | 10/01/2000 | 618907 | Letter to service manager regarding product update campaign - balancer shaft oil seal. *tt | 05/07/2001 | |
| 161000 | 10/16/2000 | 615783 | Subject regarding the front balance shaft retainer product update. *tt | 01/30/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002701 | Vehicle's emission type. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 97035 | 04/28/1997 | 52266 | The potential exists for a problem with the a/c condenser in specific geographical areas. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| A970014 | 04/21/1997 | 52268 | Air conditioner condensers driven in specific geographical areas. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 011000 | 10/01/2000 | 618967 | Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual. *tt | 05/09/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| HON/A90 | 04/01/1995 | 41021 | Ahm is investigating certain occurrences of the srs warning light coming on. *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 | |
| 011100 | 11/01/2000 | 615765 | Subject regarding campaign parts available for open ordering for front balancer shaft oil seal retainer kit. *tt | 01/30/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| APRIL011997 | 04/01/1997 | 52254 | Regional product update and warranty extension. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 95011 | 02/01/1995 | 39248 | Blower motor noise. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||||
| 97018 | 03/31/1997 | 52056 | Rear wheel bearing noise. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/28/1998 | 03/09/1998 | ||
| Air bags deployed when vehicle hit a bump in the road. | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 25-30mph, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag failed to deploy. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 128000 | ||
| Timing belt was replaced as recommended at 90,000. the replacement belt broke after only 30,000 and consequently caused damage to valves and pistons. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| There was a hole in the air conditioner. this caused the air conditioner to not release air. also, while traveling about 40mph the engine stalled out. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/30/2002 | 1 | 11/21/2000 | |
| Consumer stated a week prior to failure, the air conditioner began leaking onto the floorboards of the passenger and drivers side, then the fan blower and air conditioning unit cut off all at once.*jb | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| There was a hole in the air conditioner. this caused the air conditioner to not release air. also, while traveling about 40mph the engine stalled out. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Attempted to refuel vehicle when suddenly after an employee tried to repair dispenser gasoline exploded from the nozzle forcefully into my face especially my left eye, nose and mouth. the employee could not stop the gasoline from coming out so he threw the entire dispenser in my car floor board. my three year old daughter was buckled in her car seat in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. this refueling accident occurred june 2, 1995. it has never been fully investigated by competent experts to determine what can be done to prevent future refueling injury, fire, and explosion. our family has permanent injury as a result of this traumatic refueling accident which has been well documented. however, no one has stepped up to apologize and help our family get the medical treatment needed. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| Speedometer is erratic, when driving speedometer will read 10 to 20 mph too fast. also, it jumps from one speed to another when driving normal speeds. contacted dealer who stated all they can do is replace the speedometer.*ak *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 11/21/2000 | 1 | 11/21/2000 | |
| Consumer stated since the purchase date of vehicle, the power door lock on the passenger side is faulty, it opens with almost any car key and it does not have to be completely inserted.*jb | |||