Trim Report

Honda Prelude Si1997

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
(27d ago)

Si Market Overview

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

1997 Honda Prelude Si Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Prelude Si

Location data for all 1997 Honda Prelude trims combined

30States

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Honda Prelude Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Honda Prelude trims

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
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Is the Si Worth It?

Common questions about the 1997 Honda Prelude Si

How does the Si compare to other Honda Prelude trims?

Every Honda Prelude trim targets a different buyer. The 1997 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Honda Prelude Si?

The Si shares its core mechanicals with other Honda Prelude trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for power train issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. The 1997 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Honda Prelude Si?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Honda Prelude Si year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Honda Prelude overview compares all years side by side.

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