Problems with ball joints, brakes, air conditioner, radio, windshield and seats.*mr in addition, the engine burned oil, the vehicle had a hard time going backwards. Consumer had numerous incidents with the vehicle going out control. The vehicle was repaired multiple times, but the problems continued to exist. *ph
1997 Honda Prelude: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 66 complaints about the 1997 Honda Prelude describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
- 19983
- 19975
- 19961
What owners say
As the result of broken ball joint, the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels,frame,alignment and the body. Yh
While driving 70mph vehicle started swaying from side to side, and then spun around. This was due to a faulty ball joint. Dealer has seen vehicle 9 times,and no solution to the problem.
Lower ball joints were replaced, prior to recall notice (99v069000). However after recall repairs were done dearlership did not tighten the caliper knuckle mounting bracket bolt properly, causing one to fall off and another loose.
Lower ball joint recall but unable to be repaired due to lack of parts.(99v‑069) nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint
- Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact
- Concerns with front suspension squeaking in cold weather
- Experiencing a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperatures
- Subject regarding rear suspension clunks
- Subject regarding campaign parts available for open ordering for front balancer shaft oil seal retainer kit
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
- Risk
- This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Recall number 99V069000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Honda Prelude ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1997 Honda Prelude?
5 of 66 owner complaints about the 1997 Honda Prelude (8%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Honda Prelude?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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