1988 Honda Prelude Review

1988 Honda Prelude is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 175.60 in length and 51.00 in height. Made in Japan, 1988 Honda Prelude has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 16,795 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1988 Honda Prelude. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 23 of gasoline in the city and 23 on highways.

Make: Honda
Model: Prelude
Trims Available: 2
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $16,795 USD
MPG: 23 City / 27 HWY
Tires: 195/60SR14
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Honda Prelude 1988 Trims

1988 Honda Prelude Si

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 27 HWY

1988 Honda Prelude S

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 27 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • JHMBA4242JC076864
  • JHMBA4133JC058365
  • JHMBA4131JC017975
  • JHMBA4230JC005590
  • JHMBA4247JC058473
  • JHMBA4138JC061228
  • JHMBA4143JC073635
  • JHMBA413XJC011057
  • JHMBA4136JC062183
  • JHMBA4143JC016674
  • JHMBA4239JC001151
  • JHMBA4139JC032627
  • JHMBA4230JC062419
  • JHMBA4137JC007127
  • JHMBA4249JC028388
  • JHMBA4138JC073248
  • JHMBA4138JC053114
  • JHMBA4136JC073393
  • JHMBA4147JC074402
  • JHMBA4235JC043350
  • JHMBA4234JC065078
  • JHMBA4136JC002260
  • JHMBA4230JC015374

Safety & Recalls

Recall 87V171000 started on /Date(562482000000-0500)/.

Summary: OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Consequence: VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Remedy: UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

Recall 88V059000 started on /Date(576302400000-0400)/.

Summary: VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.

Consequence: IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Recall 87V122000 started on /Date(555048000000-0400)/.

Summary: A SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR, AND EVENTUALLY RESIDUE MAY ACCUMULATE ON THE THROTTLE VALVE.

Consequence: RESIDUE MAY CAUSE THROTTLE VALVE RETURN-TO-IDLE SPEED TOBE SLOWER THAN NORMAL WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.

Recall 89V097000 started on /Date(613713600000-0400)/.

Summary: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER MAY BE BENT WHEN EXCESSIVE DOWNWARD FORCE IS APPLIED AFTER PEDAL HAS CONTACTED THE STOPPER.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL SHOULDPEDAL BE CAUGHT AND HELD DOWN BY BENT STOPPER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL A SUPPORT TO PREVENT STOPPER FROM BENDING.

Recall 89V093000 started on /Date(613281600000-0400)/.

Summary: THE REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.

Consequence: BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEAT BECOMING LOOSE;VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.

Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCING PLATE TO REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR EACH FRONT SEAT.

Recall 95V103001 started on /Date(801288000000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

FAQ

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If you consider used 1988 Honda Prelude look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1988 Honda Prelude’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 23 miles, which is lower then 1987 Honda Prelude.

1988 Honda Prelude is made in Japan between 1981 to 2001.

1988 Honda Prelude can go 365.7 miles in the city and 429.3 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1988 Honda Prelude is its excellent fuel economy. 1988 Honda Prelude has a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 23/27 mpg city/highway.

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0
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0
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0
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$13,640 - $16,795
23 City / 27 HWY
2 Trims
5
0
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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