One problem related to air bag has been reported for the 1998 Honda Prelude. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On the morning of October 27, 2012, there was an accident. The airbags deployed. Per the detective that spoke with my husband, the airbag broke our son's neck and they believe death was instant. (I hope so). This was a used vehicle that apparently had several owners. The last owner prior to our son was [xxx]. It was purchased from him the day after thanksgiving 2009. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). Updated 2/13/13.