1987 Honda Prelude Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Honda Prelude, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“From day one- idle fluctuation with tons of documentation and denial to problem by dealer & representative-first day car was purchased there was a code 12. All 4 fuel injectors replaced & EGR tubes cleaned. Lived with unresolved problem all these years, but now I have sudden acceleration and am frigthened to death to drive the car. I almost killed someone.”
NHTSA complaint #707245, filed 1999-06“Consumer bought the vehicle in good faith. While driving she noticed a fuel smell. Consumer didn't know from where smell was coming at that time. Brakes were 75% front and rear. Tires were 50% thread and mixmatched. The vehicle has a damage from previous major accident and fuel tand was replaced incorrectly.”
NHTSA complaint #862837, filed 2000-05Related 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
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Honda Prelude
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Honda Prelude
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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