- Worst Model Year:
- 1992
- Worst Complaint:
- rusted areas above rear wheels
Here are the Honda Preludes that have the most problems reported over the last 13 years.
The 1992 Honda Prelude has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 1998 Prelude for water in the rear seat wells and foot wells.
Worst Reported Problems with the Prelude
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#1: rusted areas above rear wheels on the 1992 Prelude
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#2: idles too loud up and down wasting gas on the 1990 Prelude
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#3: slow to retract / won't retract on the 1992 Prelude
Latest Owner Complaints About the Prelude
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failure of differential bearings -- 2001 Prelude:
After 10 years of ownership, experienced serious leaks from both left and right axle seals over the course of one year. Had both seals replaced by Honda dealer. Seals functioned fine for a few months, but then experienced failure of both seals again accompanied by whining sound coming from ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Prelude owners.
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instrument panel stopped working -- 1992 Prelude:
My gas and temperature gauge cluster quit working. It's a realy pain because I don't know how much gas I have left and if my car is overheating. Can someone help me out? Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1992 Prelude owners.
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slipping and jerking -- 1997 Prelude:
I guess Honda has a lot of transmission problems. This car's transmission, when it changes gear, feels like it's going to pull the head back like when you get whiplash. not healthy Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Prelude owners.
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speedometer wont work -- 1991 Prelude:
this car is getting on my nerves cant find anyone to fix it somebody help me please Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1991 Prelude owners.
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multiple oil leaks -- 1992 Prelude:
Car has 3 oil leaks to this day. Engine blew about a year and a half ago and I should've just gotten a new block. Leaks are pretty much at this point irreparable. Smallest problem was the o ring but it leaked about a quart a mile at that point (got it fixed just in time). 5 dollar fix. Have ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1992 Prelude owners.