Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Honda Prelude

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 1997 Honda Prelude. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Honda Prelude


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Honda Prelude

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Lower ball joints were replaced, prior to recall notice (99v069000). However after recall repairs were done dearlership did not tighten the caliper knuckle mounting bracket bolt properly, causing one to fall off and another loose.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

As the result of broken ball joint, the vehicle spun out of control causing damages to wheels,frame,alignment and the body. Yh   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

The left front suspension has a loud and distinct crack upon take off and stopping of the vehicle. This problem occurs mainly in cold weather. As well as the sound, the driver can feel the noise in the floorboard of the driver side front.   Read details...


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