1986 Honda Prelude Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 50%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Honda Prelude, 50% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This defect is covered by NHTSA camaign id 92v028001 and is a fire hazard. This vehicle was manufactured in japan and as such dealers will not repair at no charge. The warranty states except as may be required by law, this vehicle has no warranty in the 50 united states, d.c., puerto rico or the u.s. Virgin islands. My question: is this recall required by u.s. Law and therefore should be performed at no charge? If so how do I proceed?”
NHTSA complaint #752602, filed 2001-09“Honda recalled this car in order to replace the gas tank filler pipe due to excessive corrosion, however, the surrounding mounts and the fill pipe bowl on the filler door are also excessively corroded, and are failing to hold the filler pipe in place, and allow excessive fumes to build up within the car. The stamped metal bowl surrounding the filler pipe at the gas door has failed, and should be replaced along with the filler pipe that was recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #747176, filed 2001-06“Recall 92v028001; fuel filler and cap rusted through which may cause a fuel leak and a fire. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included because vehicle was made according to canadian standards. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835497, filed 1999-03“Defect in fuel filler pipes--certain environmental conditions could cause corrosion. Owner wants to know if there is a recall, being that there is a recall for the Honda accord of the same year for the same defect.”
NHTSA complaint #508347, filed 1996-09Related recalls
- 92V028001Apr 15, 1993If the plastic coating of the fuel filler and/or breather pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the plastic coating and the steel pipes, and the…Covers: Honda Prelude 1983–1987, Accord 1986–1987
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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