Model year guide

1986 Honda Prelude

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Honda Prelude is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

1986 Honda Prelude at a glance

Combined23–24 mpg

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

1986 Honda Prelude MPG & running costs

Combined23–24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume77 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 Honda Prelude costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1986 Honda Prelude vehicles on record

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Other Honda Prelude model years

2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1985 1983 1982

1986 Honda Prelude — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1986 Honda Prelude get?

The 1986 Honda Prelude has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

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