1997 Honda Prelude Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 66 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 steering of the 1997 Honda Prelude, 3% of the 66 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.
“During an emergency situation, such as making a turn (right or left) and having to make another turn (right or left), power steering became inoperative which caused steering to react more slowly and more difficult to maneuvers, which could result in a crash. Dealer tested the 1998 and 1999 preludes and had the same problem. Dealer said was the characteristics of the vehicle. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #842696, filed 1999-07“While making a sharp quick left turn, the power steering went out. After slowing down, the power steering began to work. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #841941, filed 1999-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Honda Prelude
40 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Honda Prelude
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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