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SteeringPart report

1989 Honda Prelude Steering Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
43%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 1989 Honda Prelude, 43% of the 21 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Power steering supply hose on my Honda Prelude developed a leak at the connector clamp seal, and dripped fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold, causing smoke. Honda had recalled the power steering supply hose which they installed in my car, but they told me that my car was not covered by the recall because it was manufactured four months after the ending date of manufacture . My Honda Prelude is a 1989 model, but it was manufactured in august of 1988. Please petition Honda to extend their recall so that I, and other Honda Prelude owners, can be protected from this potential hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #714928, filed 1999-11

“Brakes squeal. Also, power steering hose leak/ radiator hose melts due to close proximity to manifold/ transmission failure/ windows fog up and cruise control disengages, causing loss of control. Vehicle swerves/uneven back tire wear.”

NHTSA complaint #518145, filed 1997-08

“Power steering fluid leaking at connector clamp seal. Noticed the 1988 vehicles are under recall concerning same problem; NHTSA # 89v059 000. Dealer notified and informed consumer vehicle not under recall.”

NHTSA complaint #829509, filed 1998-12

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200115%
199926%
199834%
199723%
1989943%
19881337%
198717%
1984120%

Other parts of the 1989 Honda Prelude

Seat belts
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology