1995 Honda Prelude
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1995 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
6 complaints3 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
New tires purchased in 2018 do not have standard dot code for date of manufacture. The code IS printed on the ire as" cch7..k1710u-1. The tires are yokohama s drive. 205/55-R15. No one seems able to tell me the manufacture date. The tires are visually ok and have 4500 miles on them, but I am concerned as to how old they may be, and should the retailer be aware of the dot code? Can you de-code the manufacture date?
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
TL* the contact owns a 1995 honda prelude. The contact stated that the driver side door latch became inoperable and prevented the door from opening or closing. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The mechanic stated that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
- Air bags
My honda prelude was rear ended by a raised 4 wheel drive chevy truck. I was at a complete stop and the chevy rear ended me going about 45 mph. The impact was so intense I lost grip of the steering wheel and my head jerked forward hitting the steering wheel. The airbag never inflated, despite the…
My honda prelude was rear ended by a raised 4 wheel drive chevy truck. I was at a complete stop and the chevy rear ended me going about 45 mph. The impact was so intense I lost grip of the steering wheel and my head jerked forward hitting the steering wheel. The airbag never inflated, despite the high impact hit,or my head hitting the steering wheel. As a result I am now suffering from neck and upper body injuries. Due to the extent of the damage the car was taken to the salvage yard. *nm
- Air bags › Frontal
Our honda prelude was rear ended sending it into another car. the air bags did not inflate.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle overheated, consumer was informed that the head had cracked between 2 head bolts and the crack had opened up a passageway between the oil and water passages, causing a mix of oil and water, at this time the consumer became aware of a recall regarding the balancer shaft retainer and feels…
Vehicle overheated, consumer was informed that the head had cracked between 2 head bolts and the crack had opened up a passageway between the oil and water passages, causing a mix of oil and water, at this time the consumer became aware of a recall regarding the balancer shaft retainer and feels that this faulty part was the reason for the vehicle overheating, consumer IS requesting partial reimbursement, when vehicle was repaired a defective cylinder head assembly was installed, this part lacks the passageway for the proper functioning of the exhaust gas recycling system and caused vehicle to fail the smog check, consumer IS also requesting reimbursement for this faulty part and repairs caused by the part. *slc
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Purchased the car used,the generic hood flew up smashing the windshield the car crossed across the oncoming lane of traffic and hit the curb an sidewalk,this damaged a wheel,tire and suspension
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.
- 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.
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