1989 Honda Prelude Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%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 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Honda Prelude, 10% 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.
“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 1997-08Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Honda Prelude
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (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.
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