Complaints
17
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Honda Prelude Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#22 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
#31 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Honda Prelude.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Honda Prelude — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Honda Prelude reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1987 Honda Prelude has 17 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Honda Prelude?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (2 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (2 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Honda Prelude?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Honda Prelude include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Honda Prelude have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Honda Prelude as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Honda Prelude?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Prelude reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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