MYRModel Year Report

1989 Honda Prelude

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1989 Honda Prelude
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:42.875Z

Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1989: 21 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

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

9 of 21 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and hydraulic power assist system.

Engine and engine cooling

8 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Seat belts

6 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Passenger side with seat belt has difficult time to unlatch buckle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-14

Seat belt; the driver side seat belt buckle came loose from the latch. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-21

Suspension

2 of 21 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Service brakes

2 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1995-05-19Seat belts95V103001 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Honda Prelude — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103001 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Honda Prelude reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Honda Prelude?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.