1985 Honda Prelude Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1985 Honda Prelude.

19841986
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1985 Honda Prelude Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Honda Prelude.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT1

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