1994 Honda Prelude
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1994 Honda Prelude. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Remedy
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall IS expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
Owner complaints
9 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Car was driving normal then just shut off. Cranks won't start I was driving normal then it just shut off. And now it cranks over won't start. *tr
- Air bags
Letter from senator cornyn on behalf of constituent re takata air bag not deploying in an accident. *smd the consumer was hit by another driver and was seriously injured. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline
Attempted to refuel vehicle when suddenly after an employee tried to repair dispenser gasoline exploded from the nozzle forcefully into my face especially my left eye, nose and mouth. the employee could not stop the gasoline from coming out so he threw the entire dispenser in my car floor board.…
Attempted to refuel vehicle when suddenly after an employee tried to repair dispenser gasoline exploded from the nozzle forcefully into my face especially my left eye, nose and mouth. the employee could not stop the gasoline from coming out so he threw the entire dispenser in my car floor board. my three year old daughter was buckled in her car seat in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. this refueling accident occurred june 2, 1995. it has never been fully investigated by competent experts to determine what can be done to prevent future refueling injury, fire, and explosion. our family has permanent injury as a result of this traumatic refueling accident which has been well documented. however, no one has stepped up to apologize and help our family get the medical treatment needed. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Timing belt was replaced as recommended at 90,000. the replacement belt broke after only 30,000 and consequently caused damage to valves and pistons.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Structure › Body › Door
Consumer stated since the purchase date of vehicle, the power door lock on the passenger side IS faulty, it opens with almost any car key and it does not have to be completely inserted.*jb
- Power train
Speedometer IS erratic, when driving speedometer will read 10 to 20 mph too fast. Also, it jumps from one speed to another when driving normal speeds. Contacted dealer who stated all they can do IS replace the speedometer.*ak *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
There was a hole in the air conditioner. This caused the air conditioner to not release air. Also, while traveling about 40mph the engine stalled out. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bags deployed when vehicle hit a bump in the road.
- Air bags › Frontal
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 25-30Mph, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag failed to deploy. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10005925Timing belt adjustment procedure. Honda october tech line information.
- 10005870Use '94 accord service manual to adjust timing belt tension.
- 10002701Vehicle's emission type.
- 636738Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating.
- 631027Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds.
- 629541Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *Slc
- 624570Information regarding balancer shaft oil seal labor operation .
- 623341Subject regarding parts to correct 5TH gear grinding.
- 623292Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift.
- 622540Parts information bulletin regarding product update for the front balancer oil seal retainer kit.
- 619921Product update regarding front balancer shaft oil seal.
- 618967Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual.
- 618958Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders.
- 618908A condition may exist where the front balancer shaft oil seal may back out of the oil pump housing over time. If this happens, the oil can be rapidly pumped out of the engine without warning causing serious engine damage if continued to drive.
- 618907Letter to service manager regarding product update campaign - balancer shaft oil seal.
- 618903A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5TH gear.
- 615783Subject regarding the front balance shaft retainer product update.
- 615765Subject regarding campaign parts available for open ordering for front balancer shaft oil seal retainer kit.
- 54131Information regarding the transmission grinds when shifting into fifth grinds.
- 52947Fifth gear shift fork was not manufactured properly.
- 52268Air conditioner condensers driven in specific geographical areas.
- 52266The potential exists for a problem with the a/c condenser in specific geographical areas.
- 52254Regional product update and warranty extension.
- 52056Rear wheel bearing noise.
- 44012Unknown
- 41021Ahm IS investigating certain occurrences of the srs warning light coming on.
- 39248Blower motor noise.
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