Honda Prelude 1991
Model Prelude made in 1991 by Honda got 17 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.1l.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 23/33/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 3 | 900907 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 900907 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 900907 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 900907 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 3 | 900907 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 3 | 900907 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103001 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 3700000 | 05/19/1995 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 securely locked, then press the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010200 | 02/01/2000 | 618958 | Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders. *tt | 05/09/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 626720 | Information regarding cam-on fuel fill cap failures during smog check. *yh | 12/17/2001 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Bought the car and the engine blew up and caught on fire. fire department was called to put out the fire the was no reason why the engine blew out and caught on fire.... it threw a rod. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 2 | 03/28/2000 | |
| Consumer purchased a used vehicle which was in need of a new engine, after some time the consumer was able to have a used engine installed after installation it was noted that the engine was bad because the vehicle still would not run (head gasket, short block, head assembly, timing belt and oil pan). nlm | |||
| 08/20/1999 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| This is a common problem with honda preludes...everyone i know with a prelude has engine problems | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 129000 | 1 | 07/02/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph a loud noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. it was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer who determined the timing belt needed to be replaced. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/04/1996 | 68000 | 8 | 07/22/1991 |
| Air conditioner system failure: eight (8) dealer attempted repairs; four (4) new compressors and complete systems installed; thousands of dollars spent (approx. $6,000.00); and a/c remains dead.*ak vehicle is 1991 honda prelude si, vin jhmba4236mc023404, purchased new 7/22/91 from woodland hills honda, 6111 topanga canyon boulevard, woodland hills, ca., 91365. a/c problem began may, 1996 at 68,000 miles, and last attempted repair ended october, 2001 at 142,000 miles. we have four (4) honda accords (1991 and 93 models), all over 160,000 miles, with no a/c problems. the bad a/c seems limited to prelude only. it is very hot in san fernando valley of los angeles, california for 6 months of the year. on october 10, 2001, woodland hills honda recommended another complete a/c compressor and system replacement. the service manager there, mr. bill hall (now gone), stated there was a complete system problem and asked honda regional hq for honda authorization to replace the entire a/c system without charge, or to share the costs. assistance denied. this seems to be a product-liability manufacturing failure specific to the prelude a/c system and the compressor in particular. we see many prelude drivers with windows open. we do not want to spend thousands of dollars more for what we think honda should be responsible to fix. does honda know it has bad a/c compressors in preludes and is ignoring or evading the problem? | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 05/06/2002 | 07/01/2091 | ||
| The hood had opened up while my son was using the car. this resulted in damage to the fron glass, roof, left side mirror, left side door and left side front fender, and hood.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/09/1997 | 09/08/1996 | ||
| Power seat belt does not retract. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 193000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the front passenger seatbelt releases on its own at any time. dealer states that coil connector terminator needs replacing. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 09/28/1998 | 1 | ||
| This head-on collision was investigated by the chp. central division chp m.a.i.t. was requested to examine the failure of the driver's side restraint. upon examination sgt. esmay determined that the restraint was being worn due to the signs of loading on the webbing and loop guide. the webbing of the belt separated near the loop guide. the driver of this vehicle, douglas guy vetch, dob 10/06/68, was seriously injured. the fatal victim was in the other vehicle. the speed quoted(50mph)is a rough estimate based on the observed damage and apparent collision dynamics. this collision is being reported per chp policy. it is being reported by sgt. esmay and not the owner. reports are available upon request. sgt. esmay | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/12/1998 | |||
| While driving the front driver side seat belt buckle won't lock and will come apart whenever the consumer moves which mak's the buckle to operate improperly. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt appears to clasp when engaged, however safety light goes on, necessitating reengagement until light goes out. *ak | |||
| 04/24/1995 | |||
| Neither front seat belts will latch. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Drivers seat belt fails to retract. *dsh | |||
| 11/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle involved impact 1:00 position speed 5 mph lap/shoulder failed to retract. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||
| 12/31/1998 | 08/12/1998 | ||
| Seat belt warning light and buzzer never stops, even if vehicle is off. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | WOODLAND HILLS | 91367 | WOODLAND HILLS HONDA | 818 887-7111 |