Honda Prelude — Other
High risk
Feb 15, 2005
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key wi
Also affects: Honda Accord
Honda Prelude — Electrical
High risk
May 24, 2002
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. Worn contacts
Also affects: Acura Cl, Acura El, Acura Tl, Honda Accord, Honda Civic
Honda Prelude — Suspension
High risk
May 26, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the front suspension lower ball joints may prematurely wear out due to improper finishing of the surface of the spherical portion of the ball joints between th
Also affects: Acura Rl, Acura Tl, Honda Accord, Honda Odyssey
Honda Prelude — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 24, 1995
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
On certain vehicles, the platic front seatbelt release buttons may break allowing plastic pieces to fall into the buckle assembly. If this should happen, a no latch, false latch or
Also affects: Acura Integra, Acura Legend, Acura Nsx, Honda Accord, Honda Civic
Honda Prelude — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 6, 1992
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
On certain vehicles, road salt may cause the fuel filler and/or breather pipe to rust through, resulting in fuel leakage. In the presence of an igntion source a vehicle fire could
Also affects: Honda Accord
Honda Prelude — Engine
High risk
Jun 12, 1989
Model years: 1988
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal stopper may be bent when excessive downward force is applied after the pedal has contacted the stopper. In the worst case, the edge of th
Honda Prelude — Steering
High risk
Apr 6, 1988
Model years: 1988
On certain vehicles, the power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal could develop a small leak. If the fluid were to contact the exhaust manifold a fire could result. C
Honda Prelude — Engine
High risk
Aug 5, 1987
Model years: 1988
On certain Prelude SI vehicles, throttle body castings may contain slight porosity. During vehicle usage, coolant seepage may occur and eventually residue may accumulate on the thr
Honda Prelude — Suspension
High risk
Jul 20, 1984
Model years: 1980, 1981
On certain vehicles, prolonged contact with road salt may, under certain conditions, cause eventual corrosion which could weaken the front and rear strut coil spring support bracke
Honda Prelude — Suspension
High risk
Dec 15, 1980
Model years: 1979
On certain vehicles, corrosive elements in the environment may cause deterioration of the front and rear lower suspension arms. This corrosion may result in loss of vehicle control
Also affects: Honda Accord, Honda Civic