MYRModel Year Report

1980 Honda Prelude

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1980 Honda Prelude
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:10:40.694Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1980

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 35 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 66 complaints 1997 1998: 69 complaints 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 35 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 66 complaints 1997 1998: 69 complaints 1999: 31 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 35 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 66 complaints 1997 1998: 69 complaints 1999: 31 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints

1980: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19831
19845
19857
198612
198714
198835
198921
19904
199115
199222
199311
19949
19956
19964
199766
199869
199931
200013
200121
20020
20030
20040
20050
20060

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1984-08-20Structure84V086000 The springs are held up by a metal support around each shock absorber. Vehicles driven regularly in areas where roads are salted during wintertime are subject to rusting of these supports. Rusting…

    Remedy: The spring supports and shocks will be inspected; depending on condition, the components will be rustproofed or replaced, if necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1980 Honda Prelude — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V086000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1980 Honda Prelude reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1980 Honda Prelude have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.