1996 Honda Prelude

$4,000
from
1
listings
$4K–$4K
price range
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Low$4,000
High$4,000
From$4,000
Avg Mileage125,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 1 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

1996 Honda Prelude Trims

All Trims Combined
From$4,000
$4K–$4K
1 listings125,000 avg miles
Si
From$2,500
5 listings|$3K–$30K

1996 Honda Prelude Pricing

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Honda Prelude Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 1996 Honda Prelude has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 4 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
06E0250002006-21-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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."

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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99V0690001999-10-05
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

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.

THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 4 owners have filed complaints about the 1996 Honda Prelude. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine And Engine Cooling2
02Electrical System1
03Suspension1
4 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Prelude Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined
·
19city
·
24hwy
·
$3,200-$3,900/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 1996 Honda Prelude returns 21–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Prelude - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Prelude - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.3L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Prelude - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Prelude - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.3L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1996 Honda Prelude

30States

21% of the market sits in California, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1996.

Buying a 1996 Honda Prelude?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1996 Honda Prelude a good car to buy?

The 1996 Honda Prelude has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine and engine cooling, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1996 Honda Prelude?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 1996 Honda Prelude. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 1996 Honda Prelude?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $217 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1996 Honda Prelude?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING is the number-one complaint area for the 1996 Honda Prelude, based on 4 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1996 compare to other Honda Prelude years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Honda Prelude model years. Visit the Honda Prelude buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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