Major Problems with 1997 Honda Prelude Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1997 Honda Prelude

1997 Honda Prelude FRONTAL Victims: 2

1997 Honda Prelude LOWER BALL JOINT

1997 Honda Prelude CONTROL ARM

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SWITCH and MANUAL TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Prelude owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	35 ~ 54965 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that dealership will remove alarm system to do recall but will charge to reconnect it. mr...	5 ~ 71633 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN grinding occurs shifting into 2nd from 1st gear especially at high engine rpms. 3rd happens less often but doesn't occur...	3 ~ 43500 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower ball joints were replaced prior to recall notice (99v069000). however after recall repairs were done dearlership did not tighten	3
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	3 ~ 46234 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM april 2007 i had the shift interlock update as well as the ignition switch recall done at my local dealer....	2 ~ 153000 miles
POWER TRAIN my transmission on my 97 honda prelude went out on me it started to slip every day. *tr...	2 ~ 143000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while making a sharp quick left turn the power steering went out. after slowing down the power steering began to	2
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems with ball joints brakes air conditioner radio windshield and seats.*mr in addition the engine burned oil the vehicle had...	2 ~ 40017 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	2 ~ 5000 miles
SEATS as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	2
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	2
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving vehicle between 40 and 50 mph the owner's daughter was driving vehicle on a wet road. when she...	2 ~ 39000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the left front suspension has a loud and distinct crack upon take off and stopping of the vehicle. this problem...	2
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tread separation. *ak( dot number: tire size: 205/55? )...	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES 2 bridgestone potenza tires p205/50r16 are cracking along the sidewall. *slc...	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the automatic transmissions in 1997 honda preludes are weak and fail easy. the reason is cheap parts and metals in...	1 ~ 97000 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE the automatic transmissions in 1997 honda preludes are weak and fail easy. the reason is cheap parts and metals in...	1 ~ 97000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after the vehicle was serviced for a honda recall 11108 recall repairs failed it was leaking oil. dealership indicated to	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 1997 honda prelude the clutch spring retainer broke rendering the clutch inoperable placing stress on the transmission and damaging the	1 ~ 130500 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES power door locks will unlock for no apparent reason from idle or in motion mph varies. dt...	1
TIRES bulge discovered on right front original tire. steel belts protruding through sidewall of left front and right rear tires. all...	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission went out with only 60 000. dealership cannot give reason other than "sometimes they just fall apart". dealership also...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY problems with ball joints brakes air conditioner radio windshield and seats.*mr in addition the engine burned oil the vehicle had...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems with ball joints brakes air conditioner radio windshield and seats.*mr in addition the engine burned oil the vehicle had...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY as the result of broken ball joint the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels frame alignment and	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT problems with ball joints brakes air conditioner radio windshield and seats.*mr in addition the engine burned oil the vehicle had...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER no information provided....	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC whenever brakes are applied to stop vehicle gradually slows down. then would jerk forward 2-3 feet. needs to keep a...	1

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