1990 Honda Prelude 2.0 Carb 4AT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1990 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si in Champagne, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude x2 (53081250050) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si in Champagne, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Honda Prelude MDG071A-Dashboard by ZidaneHartono, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Honda Prelude 2.0 Carb 4AT is a 2.0-liter inline-4 sports coupe with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,190 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,190 ($35,285 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Honda PRELUDE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
NHTSA campaign 95V103001
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Honda PRELUDE
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Honda PRELUDE (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 HONDA PRELUDE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.