During collision the vehicle was hit on the driver's door side and the car door came open and the driver was thrown from the vehicle, the seat belt was attached to the door but was still intact in the seat latch, consumer suffered injuries.
The worst 1990 Honda Prelude problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts2
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts2
- Engine1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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 improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- 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 properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Honda Prelude 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Honda Prelude fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-20 | 24-25 | 20-22 |
| 2.1L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-19 | 23-24 | 20-21 |
What 1990 Honda Prelude owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine cylinder head failed.
Owner's manual indicates for css installation it requires special lap belt attachment to secure css to vehicle. Tt
Driver side seat belt malfunction, hard to latch safety belts. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Honda Prelude
Is the 1990 Honda Prelude reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1990 Honda Prelude, fewer than a typical Prelude model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Honda Prelude?
Seat belts, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Honda Prelude have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Honda Prelude seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Honda Prelude get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Honda Prelude range from 20 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-20 city and 24-25 highway.
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