Complaints
34
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Honda Prelude Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
#26 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
#32 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Honda Prelude.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
7
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1989 Honda Prelude — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1989 Honda Prelude reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1989 Honda Prelude has 34 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1989 Honda Prelude?
Top reported problems: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections (7 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (6 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1989 Honda Prelude have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1989 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 1989 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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