1992 Honda Prelude
Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 22 complaints
View as data table
| 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 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
8 of 22 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Driver was hit from the rear, and then hit in turn, she hit the car in front of her. Air bag didn't deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-16
Deployment of airbag making a turn, causing inability to see/accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25
Electrical system
5 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.
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My ignition switch just started not to long ago to fail on me. Started having problems like a week ago noticing my dashboard lights flickering. I checked my fuses and they were all ok.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-20
Tires
3 of 22 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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1992 Honda Prelude, left front tire went flat causing vehicle to spin out and striking the center divider wall and coming to rest on the inside berm. *bf (Ohio traaffic crash report # 10-0284-90).
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-23
Power train
3 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and axle shaft.
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While driving 65MPH the vehicle started making a loud popping noise. I was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a dealership, there it was diagnosed a failed transmission.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-07
Visibility
1 of 22 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1993-06-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-10-29 4WHL steering sensor fails
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1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-08-30 Oversensitive air bag deployments
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2006-05-02Exterior lighting06E025000 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…
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.
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…
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.
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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 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…
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.
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Honda Prelude — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E025000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Honda Prelude?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Honda Prelude have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.