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1988 Honda Prelude

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1995086

24 May 1995

Transport Canada lists: Integra 1987–1989 · Legend 1987–1990 · NSX 1991 · Accord 1986–1991 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the platic front seatbelt release buttons may break allowing plastic pieces to fall into the buckle assembly. If this should happen, a no latch, false latch or failure to unlatch condition could occur creating the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash or sudden stop.

What the dealer will do

Front seatbelt buckles will be repaired or replaced as necessary.

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Engine

Transport Canada recall 1989085

12 June 1989

Transport Canada lists: Prelude 1988

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal stopper may be bent when excessive downward force is applied after the pedal has contacted the stopper. In the worst case, the edge of the pedal can be caught and held down by the bent stopper. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

A support will be installed to prevent the stopper from bending.

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Steering

Transport Canada recall 1988048

6 April 1988

Transport Canada lists: Prelude 1988

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal could develop a small leak. If the fluid were to contact the exhaust manifold a fire could result.

What the dealer will do

A reinforced rubber power steering hose assembly will be installed.

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Engine

Transport Canada recall 1987080

5 August 1987

Transport Canada lists: Prelude 1988

What is wrong

On certain Prelude SI vehicles, throttle body castings may contain slight porosity. During vehicle usage, coolant seepage may occur and eventually residue may accumulate on the throttle valve. The residue could cause the throttle valve to return slowly from the slightly open position to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released.

What the dealer will do

The throttle body assembly will be replaced.

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Common questions

Does the 1988 Honda Prelude have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 1988 Honda Prelude. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.