Model year guide

1982 Honda Prelude

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Honda Prelude is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1982 Honda Prelude — representative photo
Representative photo

1982 Honda Prelude at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1982 Honda Prelude recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1982 Honda Prelude.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
161.0 in
Width
64.6 in
Height
51.2 in
Wheelbase
91.3 in
Curb weight
2,116 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Honda Prelude. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is a sport compact car produced by the Japanese company Honda. It was produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001, and reintroduced in 2025.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1982 Honda Prelude vehicles on record

1982 Honda Prelude 1982 Honda PreludeJHMAAB5230C022879 1982 Honda Prelude 1982 Honda PreludeJHMBA21400C004508

Other Honda Prelude model years

2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1981

1982 Honda Prelude — frequently asked questions

Does the 1982 Honda Prelude have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1982 Honda Prelude. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.