10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jun 011999

Prelude

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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.

- Coarsegald, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011999

Prelude

  • miles
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 Prelude and had the same problem. Dealer said was the characteristics of the vehicle.

- Vernon, CT, USA

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