1991 Honda Prelude

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1991 Honda Prelude
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:27.490Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1991: 15 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

9 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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THIS HEAD-ON COLLISION WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE CHP. CENTRAL DIVISION CHP M.A.I.T. WAS REQUESTED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT. UPON EXAMINATION SGT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990325

VEHICLE INVOLVED IMPACT 1:00 POSITION SPEED 5 MPH LAP/SHOULDER FAILED TO RETRACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950612

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT RELEASES ON ITS OWN AT ANY TIME. DEALER STATES THAT COIL CONNECTOR TERMINATOR NEEDS REPLACING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030801

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE

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BOUGHT THE CAR AND THE ENGINE BLEW UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE THE WAS NO REASON WHY THE ENGINE BLEW OUT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.... IT THREW A ROD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000427

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM FAILURE: EIGHT (8) DEALER ATTEMPTED REPAIRS; FOUR (4) NEW COMPRESSORS AND COMPLETE SYSTEMS INSTALLED; THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS SPENT (APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030903

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 15 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 15 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950519 — seat belts

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 OPERATE

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 PRO

Campaign 95V103001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Honda Prelude — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seat belts issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V103001 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Honda Prelude?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Honda Prelude have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.