1997 Honda Prelude

$4,500
from
1
listings
$5K–$5K
price range
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Low$4,500
High$4,500
From$4,500
Avg Mileage125,000 mi
(27d ago)

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

1997 Honda Prelude Trims

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

1997 Honda Prelude Pricing

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Honda Prelude Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 1997 Honda Prelude's elevated safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 74 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
74
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
02V1200002002-16-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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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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05V0250002005-28-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 Honda Prelude has accumulated 74 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train37
02Electrical System6
03Suspension6
04Tires5
05Engine And Engine Cooling4
74 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 1997 Honda Prelude

30States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 22% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1997.

1997 Honda Prelude Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1997 Honda Prelude a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1997 Honda Prelude. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Honda Prelude?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Honda Prelude. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What are common problems with the 1997 Honda Prelude?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 74 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 1997 compare to other Honda Prelude years?

The 1997 sits at a specific point in the Honda Prelude lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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