Trim Report

Honda Prelude Si1998

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$15,393
$15K–$15K
1 listings75,000 avg miles
Si
From$2,500
5 listings|$3K–$30K

1998 Honda Prelude Si Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Prelude Si

Location data for all 1998 Honda Prelude trims combined

30States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (21%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

Honda Prelude Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1998 Honda Prelude trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 70 complaints for the 1998 Honda Prelude, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

3
Recalls
70
Complaints
5
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

Of 70 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 1998 Honda Prelude. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train26
02Electrical System8
03Suspension8
04Engine And Engine Cooling4
05Visibility3
70 total across 1 model years (1998–1998)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Prelude Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1998 Honda Prelude trims

21–22mpg combined
·
19-20city
·
24-25hwy
·
$3,700-$3,900/yr

The 1998 Honda Prelude delivers 21 to 22 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Prelude - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city24 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Prelude - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Si Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1998 Honda Prelude Si

How does the Si compare to other Honda Prelude trims?

The Si occupies a distinct position in the Honda Prelude range. See how it stacks up on the 1998 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1998 Honda Prelude Si?

Maintenance costs for the Si align with the broader Honda Prelude ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 1998 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is power train. Check the 1998 Honda Prelude page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Honda Prelude Si?

For the Si, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Honda Prelude buyer's guide.

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