1988 Honda Prelude steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1988 Honda Prelude — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1988 honda prelude. The power steering pressure line has a leak at the connection right above the exhaust manifold. I contacted american honda to see if the recall had been taken care off, and they stated that it had. I have the same issue that many other owners have. This posed a serious…”
filed Apr 9, 2007
“I [xxx] and [xxx], own a 1988 honda prelude si 4ws. Vehicle vin: [xxx]. At the ending week of december while driving it started to smoke from under hood area and lack of control on power steering occurred. Went to local honda dealership cason honda located at 1445 e.223rd st.carson, ca 90745…”
filed Jan 5, 2007
“Vehicle had power steering hose leaking onto exhaust manifold and smoking as per nhtsa recall # 88v059000. Contacted american honda who informed me that this recall does not apply to vin ([xxx]).*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”
filed Mar 13, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Prelude years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Prelude | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 Prelude | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 Prelude | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 Prelude | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 Prelude | 9 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Honda Prelude
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.