Honda Prelude 1996
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Honda Prelude, manufacturered by American Honda Motor Co., Inc..
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Honda | 19X 3HG 5KB SHH 2HG JHM | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 19 - 21 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG | 386.39 - 423.19 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Prelude Sr - Prelude Sr-v -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1996 Honda Prelude?
- The 1996 Honda Prelude has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 - 21 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 - 26 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Honda Prelude?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Honda Prelude can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Honda Prelude?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Honda Prelude is $2550.
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Where is the 1996 Honda Prelude produced?
- The 1996 Honda Prelude is produced in Sayama Saitama, Japan.
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Are there recalls for the 1996 Honda Prelude?
- There are 6 recall(s) for the 1996 Honda Prelude, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 1996 Honda Prelude?
- The 1996 Honda Prelude has a GVWR of Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) lbs.
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How much horsepower does the 1996 Honda Prelude have?
- The 1996 Honda Prelude has 135 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
- 2.2L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2.2L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
- 2.3L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2.3L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 79631 [USA]: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recall 50870 [USA]: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Recall 51210 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Recall 10282 [USA]: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.
Recall R/1999/038 [UK]: Premature wear of steering lower ball joints
Recall 1999101 [Canada]: Suspension
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prelude
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26040 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 12612 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 8 Model name (carline) Prelude Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prelude
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details DOHC/VTEC (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26043 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details DOHC/VTEC (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 12613 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 8 Model name (carline) Prelude Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prelude
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.2 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26040 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2350 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 12614 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 8 Model name (carline) Prelude Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 26.6667 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prelude
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26046 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 12615 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 8 Model name (carline) Prelude Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.3333 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.3333 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prelude
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 26046 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 12616 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 8 Model name (carline) Prelude Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.4444 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 1002 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Clearing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information. *tt
- 060103 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Vehicle's emission type. *tt
- 1202 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt
- 020103 - AIR BAGS: Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set. *tt *jb
- 010103 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions. *tt *jb
- 010402 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating. *tt
- 302 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds. *tt
- 010202 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Concerns with front suspension squeaking in cold weather. *tt
- 5905 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc
- 102 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Experiencing a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperatures. *tt
- 061301 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information regarding balancer shaft oil seal labor operation . *et
- 01070 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding parts to correct 5th gear grinding. *et
- 01070 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift. *et
- A000036 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Parts information bulletin regarding product update for the front balancer oil seal retainer kit. *tt
- 00073 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Product update regarding front balancer shaft oil seal. *tt
- 011000 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual. *tt
- 010200 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders. *tt
- 00073 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: A condition may exist where the front balancer shaft oil seal may back out of the oil pump housing over time. If this happens, the oil can be rapidly pumped out of the engine without warning causing serious engine damage if continued to
- 011000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Letter to service manager regarding product update campaign - balancer shaft oil seal. *tt
- 95057 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5th gear. *tt
- 161000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding the front balance shaft retainer product update. *tt
- 011100 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Subject regarding campaign parts available for open ordering for front balancer shaft oil seal retainer kit. *tt
- 97101395057 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the transmission grinds when shifting into fifth grinds. *yc
- 97080195057 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Fifth gear shift fork was not manufactured properly. *yc
- 97018 - WHEELS:HUB: Rear wheel bearing noise. *jd
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
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| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Coupe |
| DisplacementCC | 2156 |
| DisplacementCI | 132 |
| DisplacementL | 2.2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| EngineHP | 135 |
| EngineKW | 100.6695 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine Model | F22A1 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| GVWR | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) |
| Make | HONDA |
| MakeID | 474 |
| Manufacturer | HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD |
| Manufacturer Id | 987 |
| Model | Prelude |
| ModelID | 5107 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| NCSA Body Type | 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe |
| NCSA Make | Honda |
| NCSA Model | Prelude |
| Plant City | SAYAMA |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Plant State | SAITAMA |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Trim | S |
| VIN | JHMBA8242TC000572 |
| Valve Train Design | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20050605 |
Electrical fire in vehicle trunk. *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010922 |
While consumer was traveling at 20 mph ball joints went out, and consumer lost control of vehicle. There is a recall on vehicle for same problem, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak there was a failure of front left lower ball joint, which resulted in a single car accident, while traveling on flat paved street.*jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010114 |
The main bearings in my motor spun and are scored, this resulted in loss of oil pressure to the crankshaft and bearing journals. Due to this loss of pressure the engine block,crankshaft,journals, and main bearings are ruined. The top half of my motor is fine including the dual overhead cam,pistons,valves,lifters,connecting rods,etc. I heard of a recall of mid 1990 honda engines recently for some sort of throwout bearing or rod bearing failure that causes the engine to lose oil pressure causing severe wear like what i am experiencing. The costs of repair of my vehicle are great and it is nearly impossible to find a replacement motor. I'm hoping to get help from honda for repairs and am looking to you to find out if i'm elligable. Thank you very much, sean.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960929 |
While driving on the interstate at about 75mph the vehicle cut completely off. Has been to dealer at least 6 times for same problem. *ak
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHMBA8242TC000572 | 1996 | Prelude | SAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN |
| JHMBA8247TC001409 | 1996 | Prelude | SAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN |
| JHMBB215XTC000761 | 1996 | Prelude | SAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN |
| JHMBB2155TC001784 | 1996 | Prelude | SAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN |