1993 Honda Prelude Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Honda Prelude (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1993 Honda Prelude. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 124,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags3 27%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Engine cooling2 18%
- Tires2 18%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
Example complaints
Air bags: “My son pulled into a driveway and airbag deployed without a collision. The airbag deployment injured his left hand. After contacting the manufacturer, he had it inspected by a local dealership who accused him of having an accident. Appoximately june of 1999, while changing a tire the car slipped off the jack causing slight damage to the passenger side fender and undercarriage. Why would the airbag deploy a year later?”
NHTSA complaint #725436, filed 2000-07Engine cooling: “Bought vehicle to be serviced, and was told that oil drain plug on the engine oil pan will be stripped. Design defect, oil pans are made out of a soft metal which causes the threads to strip out prematurely.”
NHTSA complaint #865298, filed 2000-07Tires: “I was traveling east-bound along I-70 about 4 p.m. Cst when the accident occurred. The tire was found to still be inflated when I went to change the tire. Upon taking the car to get the tires replaced, the delaminated tire was looked at and the tire was found to have held a pressure of 28 PSI. I did not know that there was something wrong with the tire until the road suddenly became bumpy and the tire delaminated. I believed that the tire had exploded, but that was not the case. The tread was completely gone and the belt underneath was completely smooth. …”
NHTSA complaint #769339, filed 2002-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 115,000 and 133,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Honda Prelude. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude · coupe | not rated | 4 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Honda Prelude version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Prelude FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Prelude FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Prelude FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Prelude FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Honda Prelude in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Honda Prelude.
Other model years of the Honda Prelude
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 21 | 85,480 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 13 | 73,571 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 31 | 67,064 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 69 | 93,790 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1997 | 66 | 93,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 6 | 87,500 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | 128,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 11 | 124,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 22 | 173,375 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 15 | 129,000 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 21 | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 35 | 192,638 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 14 | 133,133 | 2 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 12 | — | 2 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
All Honda Prelude model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Honda Prelude have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1993 Honda Prelude as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Honda Prelude is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1993 Honda Prelude been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Honda Prelude get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Honda Prelude (Prelude, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Honda Prelude reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 124,000 miles and the middle half falls between 115,000 and 133,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.