1992 HONDA PRELUDE
5 recalls — 26 complaints — 15 TSBs
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
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.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
06E025000 Mar 21, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 THA... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
7 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
TIRES
Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Jul 15, 2010
I HAVE A RECENTLY ACQUIRED 1992 HONDA PRELUDE WITH TOYO TIRES ON IT. THE CAR IS NOT BEING DRIVEN AND EXCEPT FOR TWO TRIPS TO MVD TO GET IT REGISTERED IT REMAINS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THREE WEEKS AGO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE APPARENTLY EXPLODE AND THE TREADS WERE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CASING. TWO DAYS ... Read more
TIRES
Jun 23, 2010
Incident date: May 17, 2010
1992 HONDA PRELUDE, LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT AND STRIKING THE CENTER DIVIDER WALL AND COMING TO REST ON THE INSIDE BERM. *BF (OHIO TRAAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0284-90). *JB
Crash
AIR BAGS
Dec 2, 2008
Incident date: Nov 27, 2008
AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 7, 2008
Incident date: May 21, 2008
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 20, 2006
Incident date: Dec 10, 2006
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. F... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 22, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CAUSE UNKNONWN. *AK CONSUMER SUFFERED INURIES.*YH
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jun 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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 21, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 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
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 23, 2001
THE DISTRIBUTOR BEARING LOCKED UP CAUSING THE ROTOR TO MELT. *MJS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 2000
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
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Sep 14, 2000
BRIDGESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Sep 14, 2000
BRIDGESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Sep 15, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 15, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 15, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
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)
Apr 7, 2000
Incident date: Apr 7, 1999
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
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 27, 1999
Incident date: Oct 13, 1997
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 DISA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 27, 1999
Incident date: Oct 13, 1997
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 DISA... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 11, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
DISTRIBUTOR FAILED LEAVING CONSUMER STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 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
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 16, 1997
Incident date: Jun 6, 1997
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
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 21, 1996
Incident date: Jul 19, 1996
FAILURE ON THE ACCELERATOR, CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 10, 1996
DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG MAKING A TURN, CAUSING INABILITY TO SEE/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 5, 1995
Incident date: Mar 14, 1993
WINDSHEILD IS VERY SOFT WHICH HAS FINE PITTINGS ON IT CAUSING BAD VISIBILITY. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1992 HONDA PRELUDE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
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 — 1992 HONDA PRELUDE
15 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 204000 WHEELS:HUB | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
110102
Nov 1, 2002
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
USE '94 ACCORD SERVICE MANUAL TO ADJUST TIMING BELT TENSION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
5905
Feb 14, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC
01070
Aug 7, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET
01070
Aug 7, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET
95057
Oct 17, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT
013100
Jan 31, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING INVESTIGATION OF FACTORY AUDIO SYSTEMS IN NON-CURRENT EX COUPES AND WAGONS. **MR
97101395057
Oct 13, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO FIFTH GRINDS. *YC
97080195057
Aug 18, 1997
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *YC
97018
Mar 31, 1997
204000 WHEELS:HUB
REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. *JD
95025
May 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
95011
Feb 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *TW
91010
Aug 1, 1993
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PARTIALLY OPEN WINDOW RATTLES. *TW
A930022
Apr 1, 1993
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE. *TW
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
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 5 | 26 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 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 |