1997 Honda Prelude problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (32) · Electrical System:ignition:switch (4) · Power Train:manual Transmission (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Prelude model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
32 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (86)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2019-07-11 · DORE5C4S09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. the outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2007-04-20 · 98074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
concerns with engine hesitation or stumble can be felt under light acceleration between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm. *yc updated 10/09/07. *nj
Engine And Engine Cooling 2004-08-16 · 804 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1279, pgm tester software error. *sc
Visibility:windshield 2004-08-03 · 98066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a condition exist where the upper windshield molding is warped or deformed. *tt this bulletin 00-064 replaced bulletin 98-066 dated march 28, 2000. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2004-05-01 · 05012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
type 1 immobi brake codes available on the interactive network (honda). *nm
Air Bags 2004-04-01 · 04012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
srs indicator on after body shop repair. check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda servicenews. april 2004. *tt
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.