Trim Report

Honda Prelude Si1996

Includes:PRE|Si
$2,500
Starting From
5
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,500
Max $29,995
From $2,500
Fresh

Si Market Overview

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

1996 Honda Prelude Si Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Prelude Si

Location data for all 1996 Honda Prelude trims combined

30States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 21% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Honda Prelude Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Honda Prelude trims

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
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Honda Prelude Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Honda Prelude trims

21–23mpg combined
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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)

1996 Honda Prelude Si FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Si compare to other Honda Prelude trims?

with 5 listings tracked, the Si sits in a specific spot in the 1996 Honda Prelude lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1996 Honda Prelude page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Honda Prelude Si?

The Si shares its core mechanicals with other Honda Prelude trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine and engine cooling issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 1996 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Honda Prelude Si?

The best model year for the Honda Prelude Si comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Honda Prelude overview.

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