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1997 Honda Prelude: Quick Overview
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1997 Honda Prelude Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 1997 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Prelude |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Coupe |
| Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Japan |
| Manufacturing City | EAST LIBERTY |
Dimensions
| Doors | 2-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | H22A4 |
| Engine Size | 2.2L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 1997 Honda Prelude Have?
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How long will the 1997 Honda Prelude last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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1997 Honda Prelude Prices and Market Value
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1997 Honda Prelude Cost of Ownership
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1997 Honda Prelude Fuel Efficiency
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Gasoline
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1997 Honda Prelude Recalls & Defects
Electrical System:ignition:switch
Recall date
2002-05-16
Recall no.
02v120000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Sedans, Coupes, Hatchbacks, and Sport Utility Vehicles, Electrical Contacts IN THE Ignition Switch CAN Degrade DUE TO THE High Electrical Current Passing Through THE Switch When THE Vehicle IS Started.
Consequence
Worn Contacts Could Cause THE Engine TO Stall Without Warning, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Ignition Switch. Owner Notification Began June 14, 2002. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009 or Acura AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Recall date
1999-05-10
Recall no.
99v069000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. Certain Vehicles Were Manufactured With Ball Joints That CAN Prematurely Wear OUT And, IN THE Worse Case, THE Ball Joint Would Separate Causing THE Front Suspension TO Collapse.
Consequence
This Condition Would Result IN Vehicle Deceleration and A Sudden Loss OF Power. Also Steering Controllability Would BE Reduced.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Front Suspension Lower Ball Joints.
Notes
Owner Notification Began MAY 17, 1999.owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009 or Acura 1-800-382-2238.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical System:ignition:switch
Recall date
2005-01-28
Recall no.
05v025000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, THE Interlock Operation OF THE Ignition Switch MAY NOT Function Properly, Making IT Possible TO Turn THE Ignition KEY TO THE "off" Position and Remove THE KEY Without Shifting THE Transmission TO Park.
Consequence
IF THE Driver Does NOT Shift TO Park Before Removing THE KEY and Fails TO Engage THE Parking Brake, THE Vehicle Could Roll and A Crash Could Occur.
Remedy
Dealers Will Perform AN Inspection Procedure That Confirms Interlock Function. Vehicles Will BE Updated With A Redesigned Interlock Lever Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 7, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009 or Acura AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Honda Recall Nos.p68, P69.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2006-06-29
Recall no.
06e060000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain AAI Motorsports Combination Lamps Sold AS Replacement Lamps FOR USE ON THE Above List Passenger Vehicles. Combination Lamps NOT Equipped With Amber Side Reflectors Fail TO Conform With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 108, "lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Lack OF Amber Side Reflectors IN THE Lamps Will Decrease Lighting Visibility TO Other Drivers and MAY Possibly Result IN A Vehicle Crash
Remedy
AAI Motorsports Will Notify Owners and Replace THE Lamps Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON August 1, 2006. Owners MAY Contact AAI Motorsports AT 909-923-9188.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO AAI Motorsports Aftermarket Lamps and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Listed Passenger Vehicles.for More Information ON THE Lamp Model Numbers, Click ON Document Search and View Document Titled "lamp Model Numbers."customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2006-03-23
Recall no.
06e026000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Pro-A Motors Corner Lamps, Turn Signals, and Headlights Sold AS Replacement Lamps FOR USE ON Certain Passenger Vehicles Listed Above. Some Combination Lamps That ARE NOT Equipped With Amber Side Reflectors Fail TO Conform TO Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
Consequence
Without THE Amber Reflectors, THE Vehicle Will BE Poorly Illuminated, Possibly Resulting IN A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Remedy
Pro-A Motors Will Notify Owners and Offer TO Repurchase THE Lamps. THE Recall Began ON April 3, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Pro-A Motors AT 323-838-2988.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Pro-A Motors Aftermarket Lamps and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Listed Passenger Vehicles.for More Information ON THE Lamp Model Numbers, Click ON Document Search and View Document Titled "lamp Model Numbers."customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
1997 Honda Prelude Insurance
Insurance for a 1997 Honda Prelude is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Coupe with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 1997 Honda Prelude Compare to Other Coupe?
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Final Verdict: Is the 1997 Honda Prelude a Good Coupe?
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