Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Honda Prelude

Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 1997 Honda Prelude.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Honda Prelude

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems
2

Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem #1

During an emergency situation, such as making a turn (right or left) and having to make another turn (right or left), power steering became inoperative which caused steering to react more slowly and more difficult to maneuvers, which could result in a crash. Dealer tested the 1998 and 1999 Preludes and had the same problem. Dealer said was the characteristics of the vehicle. Please provide further information.

Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem #2

While making a sharp quick left turn, the power steering went out. After slowing down, the power steering began to work. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.


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