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Apr 9, 2007 Steering 195,430 mi

I HAVE A 1988 HONDA PRELUDE. THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE HAS A LEAK AT THE CONNECTION RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA TO SEE IF THE RECALL HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF, AND THEY STATED THAT IT HAD. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE. THIS POSED A SERIOUS...

Apr 9, 2007 Steering 195,430 mi

I HAVE A 1988 HONDA PRELUDE. THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE HAS A LEAK AT THE CONNECTION RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA TO SEE IF THE RECALL HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF, AND THEY STATED THAT IT HAD. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE. THIS POSED A SERIOUS...

Jan 5, 2007 Steering 192,638 mi

I [XXX] AND [XXX], OWN A 1988 HONDA PRELUDE SI 4WS. VEHICLE VIN: [XXX]. AT THE ENDING WEEK OF DECEMBER WHILE DRIVING IT STARTED TO SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD AREA AND LACK OF CONTROL ON POWER STEERING OCCURRED. WENT TO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP CASON HONDA LOCATED AT 1445 E.223RD ST.CARSON, CA 90745 310-...

Jan 5, 2007 Steering 192,638 mi

I [XXX] AND [XXX], OWN A 1988 HONDA PRELUDE SI 4WS. VEHICLE VIN: [XXX]. AT THE ENDING WEEK OF DECEMBER WHILE DRIVING IT STARTED TO SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD AREA AND LACK OF CONTROL ON POWER STEERING OCCURRED. WENT TO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP CASON HONDA LOCATED AT 1445 E.223RD ST.CARSON, CA 90745 310-...

Aug 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED . AS A RESULT, WHEN DRIVING THE PIPE LEAKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED . AS A RESULT, WHEN DRIVING THE PIPE LEAKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE HAD POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND SMOKING AS PER NHTSA RECALL # 88V059000. CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO VIN ([XXX]).*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE HAD POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND SMOKING AS PER NHTSA RECALL # 88V059000. CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO VIN ([XXX]).*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE HAD POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND SMOKING AS PER NHTSA RECALL # 88V059000. CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO VIN ([XXX]).*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE HAD POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND SMOKING AS PER NHTSA RECALL # 88V059000. CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO VIN ([XXX]).*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 31, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS SPECIFIC LINE HAS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT SMOKING, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED AS OF MAY 2001, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES WITH LEAKING FLUID. *AK

May 31, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS SPECIFIC LINE HAS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT SMOKING, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED AS OF MAY 2001, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES WITH LEAKING FLUID. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 8, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS RECALLED IN 1988 YET THE ORIG. OWNER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE . NOW THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECT, CONFIRMED BY MY MECHANIC AND COSTING ME APPROX. 1500.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR WITH THE FIRE DAMAGE. HOPEFULLY HONDA WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST. I HAVE THE DOC...

Mar 8, 2000 Steering Fire

THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS RECALLED IN 1988 YET THE ORIG. OWNER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE . NOW THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECT, CONFIRMED BY MY MECHANIC AND COSTING ME APPROX. 1500.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR WITH THE FIRE DAMAGE. HOPEFULLY HONDA WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST. I HAVE THE DOC...

Mar 8, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS RECALLED IN 1988 YET THE ORIG. OWNER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE . NOW THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECT, CONFIRMED BY MY MECHANIC AND COSTING ME APPROX. 1500.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR WITH THE FIRE DAMAGE. HOPEFULLY HONDA WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST. I HAVE THE DOC...

Mar 8, 2000 Steering Fire

THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS RECALLED IN 1988 YET THE ORIG. OWNER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE . NOW THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECT, CONFIRMED BY MY MECHANIC AND COSTING ME APPROX. 1500.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR WITH THE FIRE DAMAGE. HOPEFULLY HONDA WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST. I HAVE THE DOC...

Nov 23, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE HAS DEVELOPED A FLUID LEAK, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE HAS DEVELOPED A FLUID LEAK, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Steering

DUE TO DEFECTIVE HOSE ,POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. RECALL 88V05900 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Steering

DUE TO DEFECTIVE HOSE ,POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. RECALL 88V05900 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR LIGHT SEALS LEAKING CAUSING WATER TO RUN OFF THE WIRES AND INTO THE TRUNK AS WELL AS THE BACK SEAT AND CARPET.

Mar 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR LIGHT SEALS LEAKING CAUSING WATER TO RUN OFF THE WIRES AND INTO THE TRUNK AS WELL AS THE BACK SEAT AND CARPET.

Nov 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FILLER TUBE RUSTED OUT. 83-87 PRELUDES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR SAME DEFECT. WHY NOT MINE? PLEASE ADVISE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I LOSE AN AWFULLY LOT OF GAS ON THE FILLING STATION DRIVE WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE. I WOULD LIKE TO FIX THIS BUT DON'T HAVE THE MONEY.

Nov 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FILLER TUBE RUSTED OUT. 83-87 PRELUDES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR SAME DEFECT. WHY NOT MINE? PLEASE ADVISE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I LOSE AN AWFULLY LOT OF GAS ON THE FILLING STATION DRIVE WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE. I WOULD LIKE TO FIX THIS BUT DON'T HAVE THE MONEY.

Dec 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO DEFECTIVE GAS FILLER NECK.

Dec 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO DEFECTIVE GAS FILLER NECK.

Nov 10, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Seat Belts

RECALL # 95V103001, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 97. NO PROBLEM WITH BUCKLE AT THAT TIME. THE BUCKLE HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE MAY OF 97. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER WAS DELAYING THE REPAI...

Sep 10, 1997 Seat Belts

RECALL # 95V103001, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 97. NO PROBLEM WITH BUCKLE AT THAT TIME. THE BUCKLE HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE MAY OF 97. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER WAS DELAYING THE REPAI...

Jun 13, 1997 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE VERY HOT MANIFOLD AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *AK

Jun 13, 1997 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE VERY HOT MANIFOLD AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Dec 17, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS FLUID INTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING SMOKE.

Dec 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Dec 17, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS FLUID INTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING SMOKE.

Nov 7, 1996 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Nov 7, 1996 Steering

BOLT ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Nov 7, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAK DUE TO RUSTING OF THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.

Nov 7, 1996 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Nov 7, 1996 Steering

BOLT ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Nov 7, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAK DUE TO RUSTING OF THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.

Nov 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Nov 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Oct 7, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED/SPLIT, CAUSING GASOLINE LEAK.

Oct 7, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED/SPLIT, CAUSING GASOLINE LEAK.

Feb 16, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED; WHEN UNBUCKLED, DOES NOT REWIND, SO MUCH SLACK, OCCUPANT NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. TT

Feb 16, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED; WHEN UNBUCKLED, DOES NOT REWIND, SO MUCH SLACK, OCCUPANT NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. TT

Feb 16, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED; WHEN UNBUCKLED, DOES NOT REWIND, SO MUCH SLACK, OCCUPANT NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. TT

Feb 16, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED; WHEN UNBUCKLED, DOES NOT REWIND, SO MUCH SLACK, OCCUPANT NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. TT

Feb 1, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, THERE ARE NO DASH LIGHTS/REAR DRIVING LIGHTS. *DSH

Feb 1, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, THERE ARE NO DASH LIGHTS/REAR DRIVING LIGHTS. *DSH

Nov 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE ACCELERATOR PAD MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE ACCELERATOR PAD MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 30, 1995 Steering

88V05900 CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, PRESENT OWNER STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. TT

Oct 30, 1995 Steering

88V05900 CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, PRESENT OWNER STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT RIGHT FRONT, PASSENGER SEAT BELT TIGHTENED RESULTING IN CHEST CONTUSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT RIGHT FRONT, PASSENGER SEAT BELT TIGHTENED RESULTING IN CHEST CONTUSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 3, 1995 Steering

RECALL RELATED, 88V059000, POWER STEERING HOSE, BROKE WHILE IN FOR REPAIR, NEVER RECEIVE THE NOTICE. TT

Oct 3, 1995 Steering

RECALL RELATED, 88V059000, POWER STEERING HOSE, BROKE WHILE IN FOR REPAIR, NEVER RECEIVE THE NOTICE. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKS OUT AREA/FILLER PIPE TO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKS OUT AREA/FILLER PIPE TO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 6, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN (RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN). TT

Sep 6, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN (RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN). TT

Jul 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jul 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 29, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLES FUEL TANK PIPE HAS A LEAK DUE TO RUST. THE COATING HAS PEELED AWAY, IF TANK IS FULL IT LEAKS/OR WHEN PUMPING. TT

Jun 29, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLES FUEL TANK PIPE HAS A LEAK DUE TO RUST. THE COATING HAS PEELED AWAY, IF TANK IS FULL IT LEAKS/OR WHEN PUMPING. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN RELEASED, BUCKLE IS HARD TO LOCK, PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING WHEN IT IS LOCKED OR NOT # TKA73J399B . TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN RELEASED, BUCKLE IS HARD TO LOCK, PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING WHEN IT IS LOCKED OR NOT # TKA73J399B . TT

Apr 13, 1995 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SOMETIME WHEN USING IT LOCK UP HARD TO UNLOCK. TT

Apr 13, 1995 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SOMETIME WHEN USING IT LOCK UP HARD TO UNLOCK. TT

Mar 16, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE ON DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SEATS, WILL NOT LATCH. TT

Mar 16, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE ON DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SEATS, WILL NOT LATCH. TT

Mar 3, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SAFETY BELTS WON'T RETRACT. TT

Mar 3, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SAFETY BELTS WON'T RETRACT. TT

Feb 16, 1995 Suspension

UPPER CONTROL ARM RUBBER BUSHING FAILED.

Feb 16, 1995 Suspension

UPPER CONTROL ARM RUBBER BUSHING FAILED.