Complaints
88
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Honda Prelude Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:96,189 mi
Crash-related:2
#25 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:119,389 mi
#33 complaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Avg mileage:138,701 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Honda Prelude.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 35 | 2 | — | 96,189 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 | — | — | 119,389 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | 2 | — | 138,701 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 130,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 78,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 153,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | 1 | — | 80,034 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 130,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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