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1990 HONDA PRELUDE

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 2 TSBs

95V103001 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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 SECUR... Read more
3,700,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 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
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 3, 1997
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Jun 1, 1995
OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATES FOR CSS INSTALLATION IT REQUIRES SPECIAL LAP BELT ATTACHMENT TO SECURE CSS TO VEHICLE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Feb 22, 1995
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION, HARD TO LATCH SAFETY BELTS. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1990 HONDA PRELUDE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,400
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 25.0 22.0 Regular $3,050
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 25.0 21.0 Regular $3,200
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 25.0 22.0 Regular $3,050
2.1L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 23.0 20.0 Regular $3,400
2.1L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $3,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1990 HONDA PRELUDE

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP1
010901 Sep 1, 2001
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
INFORMATION REGARDING CAM-ON FUEL FILL CAP FAILURES DURING SMOG CHECK. *YH
010200 Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA PRELUDE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE93060 Opened: Jun 22, 1993 — Closed: Oct 29, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
4WHL STEERING SENSOR FAILS
There is no summary currently available

HONDA PRELUDE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA PRELUDE across all model years (1979–2006).

70 Total Recalls
464 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
52 Reported Crashes
15 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

HONDA PRELUDE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2006 1 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 3 25 View
2000 3 14 View
1999 4 40 View
1998 5 86 View
1997 5 88 View
1996 6 4 View
1995 5 9 View
1994 5 12 View
1993 5 14 View
1992 5 26 View
1991 1 18 View
1990 (current) 1 4
1989 1 34 View
1988 6 40 View
1987 2 17 View
1986 2 12 View
1985 1 11 View
1984 1 5 View
1983 1 1 View
1981 1 3 View
1980 1 0 View
1979 1 0 View

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CIVIC 752 19,886 View
INSIGHT 709 669 View
PASSPORT 510 2,127 View