Compressed upper damper spacers may cause clunking noise on Honda Prelude

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A clunk noise can develop from the rear due to upper damper spacers compressing over time. Installing new damper collars is required to stop the noise.

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Honda Prelude vehicles with this problem

6 model years affected

Average mileage: 138,618 miles

(109,000 - 160,090)

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Compressed upper damper spacers may cause clunking noise on Honda Prelude

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