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1996 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

1

1 current

Combined

10.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,379

20,000 km, Ontario prices

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.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 1999101

26 May 1999

Transport Canada lists: RL 1996–1998 · TL 1996–1998 · Accord 1998 · Odyssey 1998 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front suspension lower ball joints may prematurely wear out due to improper finishing of the surface of the spherical portion of the ball joints between the front lower arm and knuckle. Although a loosening ball joint will emit some noise, in the worst case the ball joint may separate without prior warning. A separated ball joint can result in an apparent sudden loss of power, reduced steering control and a possible crash.

What the dealer will do

The front suspension lower ball joints will be replaced.

10,190 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 43% of 105 1996 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
251 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1996 Honda Prelude have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1996 Honda Prelude. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1996 Honda Prelude get?
NRCan rates the 1996 Honda Prelude at 10.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 251 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1996 Honda Prelude for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,379 in fuel, producing roughly 5,036 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

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.