1985 Honda Prelude Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1985 Honda Prelude has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (4 reports).

1Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Prelude?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1985 Honda Prelude recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline

Recall 92V028001Apr 15, 1993920,583 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Honda Prelude problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Electrical System2
Seats1
Visibility1
Seat Belts1
Equipment1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

1999-10-07, Electrical System
NO SUMMARY.
1999-02-23, Fuel System, Gasoline
GAS FUMES IS LEAKING OUT FROM THE FILLER PIPE, COMING INTO THE TRUCK AREA OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN INTO THE VEHICLE. THE FILLER PIPE WAS UNDER RECALL IN 1993, RECALL # 92V028001; FUEL: FUEL SYSTEMS, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT GIVEN BY FATHER, RON CUDDIE. *AK
1999-01-24, Seat Belts
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK MOST OF THE TIMES. *AK
1998-07-27, Visibility
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH FAILS TO WORK, IT DOES NOT STAY WHEN DEPRESSED.
1997-08-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK/PIPE CORRODED. *AK

1985 Honda Prelude questions

Does the 1985 Honda Prelude have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Honda Prelude: Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Honda Prelude?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (4), Electrical System (2), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Honda Prelude has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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