1994 HONDA PRELUDE
5 recalls — 12 complaints — 27 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
12 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Jan 5, 2017
CAR WAS DRIVING NORMAL THEN JUST SHUT OFF. CRANKS WON'T START I WAS DRIVING NORMAL THEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. AND NOW IT CRANKS OVER WON'T START. *TR
AIR BAGS
Mar 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
LETTER FROM SENATOR CORNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE TAKATA AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS HIT BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 7, 2009
Incident date: Jun 2, 1995
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. M... Read more
Fire
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
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.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Aug 30, 2002
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
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Nov 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
POWER TRAIN
Dec 14, 2001
Incident date: Jul 27, 2001
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
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 7, 1999
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 7, 1999
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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 14, 1998
Incident date: Apr 28, 1998
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 14, 1996
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 25-30MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 14, 1996
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 25-30MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy — 1994 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) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 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 — 1994 HONDA PRELUDE
27 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT
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
010402
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT
302
Mar 16, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *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 PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET
01070
Aug 7, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET
061301
Jun 12, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL LABOR OPERATION . *ET
00073
Mar 13, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT
011100
Nov 1, 2000
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN PARTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING FOR FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT
95057
Oct 17, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT
161000
Oct 16, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCE SHAFT RETAINER PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT
00073
Oct 6, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
A000036
Oct 5, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE FOR THE FRONT BALANCER OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HONDA CELLULAR TELEPHONE OWNERS MANUAL. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT
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
97035
Apr 28, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C CONDENSER IN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. *JD
A970014
Apr 21, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSERS DRIVEN IN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. *JD
APRIL011997
Apr 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REGIONAL PRODUCT UPDATE AND WARRANTY EXTENSION. *JD
97018
Mar 31, 1997
204000 WHEELS:HUB
REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. *JD
95025
May 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
HON/A90
Apr 1, 1995
150000 SEAT BELTS
AHM IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON. *TW
95011
Feb 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *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).
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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 (current) | 5 | 12 | |
| 1993 | 5 | 14 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 26 | View |
| 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 |