1998 HONDA PRELUDE

5 recalls — 86 complaints — 76 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy

AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

87,745 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

Consequence

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

486,659 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Consequence

WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

1,000,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

124,875 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

86 total complaints 7 crashes 11 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
SUSPENSION:REAR	4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	3
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	2

Incident date: May 10, 2023

my car paint is chipping in multiple places around my car. This could lead to rusting witch, can ultimately lead the body of the car to be easily damaged. it will cause a weakened body structure which can lead to so many damages in the future. I am mediately contacted Kia corporate as soon as the pr... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2023

Engine failure before 100,000 miles

Incident date: Jun 2, 2019

WHILE DRIVING OR AT STOP LIGHT, CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. MUST HAVE A JUMP TO RESTART AND CAN ONLY DRIVE 5-10 MILES BEFORE CAR STALLS SAYING BATTERY NOT CHARGING. BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR BOTH TEST AS GOOD. CAR MAY START AND RUN NORMALLY FOR SEVERAL DAYS THEN PROBLEM REAPPEARS.

Incident date: Jun 2, 2019

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PRELUDE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NORM REEVES HONDA SUPERSTORE WEST COVINA (1840 E GARVEY AVE S, WEST COVINA, CA 91791, (626) 251-2995) WHERE IT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2018

WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH OR TUMBLER ANY KEY MOVEMENT WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO SHUT OFF MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP VARY DANGEROUS TO TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN.

Incident date: Dec 2, 2018

Incident date: Apr 12, 2016

HONDA RECALL HONDA PARTS DEFECTIVE OR POOR WORKMANSHIP. HONDA DEALERSHIP IN JASPER, ALABAMA IS NOT HONORING REPLACEMENT OF KNOWN DEFECTIVE PARTS ON MY 1998 HONDA PRELUDE. THE FOLLOWING INCLUDES KNOWN DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, KNOWN DEFECTIVE IGNITION MODULE/SWITCH/IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2016

Incident date: Jun 11, 2017

MY 1998 V-TEC HONDA PRELUDE RECENTLY HIT 157000 MILES AND SHORTLY AFTER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER, STALLING, AND LOSS OF STEERING. WITHIN 5 WEEKS I HAVE EXPERIENCED IT STALL AND INSTANTLY RESTART WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, LOSE ALL POWER AND STEERING WHILE TURNING THROUGH AN INT... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2017

Incident date: Oct 27, 2012

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... Read more

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Jan 7, 2011

ON MY THIRD TRANSMISSION FOR THIS CAR, I HAVE BECOME SCARED TO DRIVE IT. WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS MY TRANSMISSION WILL RANDOMLY CHOOSE WHEN TO ENGAGE IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CLOSE ACCIDENTS IN THIS CAR AND I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO MAKE LEFT TURNS. THIS HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY AT TIMES A... Read more

Incident date: Sep 18, 2010

1. DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. 2. CAR STALLED AT STOP LIGHT (3 TIMES). WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITHOUT DISRUPTING TRAFFIC. CAR STALLED AT FREEWAY SPEED (1 TIME). WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER TO SHOULDER OF ROAD. CAR RESTARTED. 3. REPLACED PART AFTER INSPECTION AND DETERMINED ABNORMAL WEAR ON ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2010

IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT ALLOW CAR TO START ON SOME OCCASIONS, SOMETIMES CAR WILL SUDDENLY WANT TO STALL, ONLY TO BE STOPPED BY ENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO PREVENT IT. THE STALL HAS OCCURRED TWICE NOW. HONDA HAD ISSUES WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE 1997-99 PRELUDES, BUT ONLY 3/10THS ACTUALLY EXPERIENCE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2009

THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP, IT IS STUCK INSIDE THE DOOR. *TR

Incident date: Jul 15, 2009

VEHICLE: 1998 HONDA PRELUDE SH (98000 MILES) -VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC -MECHANIC FOUND THAT COMPONENTS: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD ESTIMATED 1/4 INCH OF PLAY (MOVEMENT) WHEN THERE SHOULD BE NO MOVEMENT -NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V069000 IS A RECAL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2009

Incident date: Mar 30, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PRELUDE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTOR SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING TWO TO THREE TIMES PER DAY. THERE WAS A RECALL ON MAY 17, 2002 AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER OF 2002; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO FAILURES AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL REPAIR. CUR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PRELUDE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V069000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2009

I OWN A 1998 HONDA PRELUDE. THE HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE BECOME FOGGED AND CLOUDY AND CANNOT BE CLEANED. THE POOR ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY PROVIDED BY THESE FOGGED AND CLOUDY HEADLIGHTS IS A CLEAR VIOLATION OF STANDARD 108. THE FOGGINESS AND CLOUDINESS OF THE HEADLIGHT LENSES IS A CONDITION RESUL... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2009

Incident date: Jun 17, 2008

THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO STOP WORKING IN D(DRIVE) MODE. I HAD TO USE THE MANUAL/ AUTOSTICK TO GET THE CAR TO DRIVE. THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE SHIFTING. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE A 5 SPEED SWAP DONE AT A PERFORMANCE SHOP. THIS IS MY 3RD HONDA THAT HAS HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Incident date: Dec 1, 2008

I OWN A HONDA PRELUDE AND RECENTLY THE COMBINATION SWITCH BROKE AND MY CAR SIMPLY SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY OR FURTHER DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I HAD THE PART REPLACED BY MY AUTO MECHANIC. TODAY I LEARNED THAT PART WAS RECALLED AND THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2008

THE AUTOMATIC SPORT SHIFT TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO FAIL. THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD (JOLTS) THROUGHOUT ALL THE GEARS. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAS 65,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS IS A PREMATURE MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR IS METICULOUSL... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PRELUDE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO ROLL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS DRAGGED BY THE VEHICLE, BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO LET GO AND... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 15, 2008

1998 HONDA PRELUDE W/ SEQUENTIAL SHIFT AUTOMATIC. THE VEHICLE HAS 135,000 MILES ON IT WHEN PURCHASED. AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH, I FOUND MANY PEOPLE REPORTING TRANSMISSION FAILURES IN THIS VEHICLE WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. I EVEN FOUND THAT HONDA HAS RECALLED THE PRELUDE'S IN TURKEY FOR THIS SAME ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2006

MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON ME THEN IT STARTED SHIFTING DOWN TO SECOND THEN BACK TO FOURTH THEN BACK TO SECOND. I PULLED OVER AND NOW IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK IN SECOND GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE COOLED DOWN THEN IT WAS FINE FOR A SHORT WHILE THEN IT STARTED SHIFTING SPORADICALLY. IT SLIPS IN REV... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2005

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE DRIVER MADE A SHARP TURN AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED CAUSING A CRASH. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WAS TOWED AWAY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES EVEN THOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 12, 2005

THE AUTOMATIC SPORT SHIFT TRANSMISSION FAILED IN AUGUST OF 05, AND IT WAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS STARTING TO FAIL AGAIN, I DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO REPLACE THIS TRANSMISSION AGAIN IF IT FAILS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND NEVER RED-LINED, ALWAYS O... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2005

IT HAS BEEN KNOWN THAT HONDA PRELUDE 1997-1999 TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY. MINE FAILED YESTERDAY DURING A NORMAL TRIP ON A FREE WAY. GEARS SLIPPED AND A STRONG SMELL WAS NOTICEABLE INSIDE THE CAR. TO AVOID ANY EMERGENCY SITUATION I HAD TO PARK MY CAR ON THE SHOULDER IMMEDIATELY AND WAIT FOR A TOW TRUC... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2005

I HAVE BEEN HAVING MORE PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE STALLING SUDDENLY. THE PAST FEW TIMES, I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN BUSY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE HEATER, RADIO, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK BUT THE TACHOMETER WOULD JUST DROP TO ZERO. TWICE, I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, TURN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2004

DT: CONSUMER WAS IN VEHICLE WITH VEHICLE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. CONSUMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE TIMING BELT AUTO TENSIONER FAILED. CONSUMER HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT RECOGNIZES THIS PROBLEM. SERVICE BULLETIN #01-010. CONSUMER FOUND THAT WHEN HIS TENSIONER FAILED AND LET ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' 1998 HONDA PRELUDE SH LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. *BF THE CONSUMER RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF A LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL 99V-069000. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SERVICE WAS ALREADY DONE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2005

CAR IS 1998, WITH ONLY 35,255 MILES. ACCORDING TO MECHANIC, TRANSMISSION IS BAD. NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA TO SEE IF GOODWILL WILL BE MADE DUE TO LOW MILEAGE WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. READ IN FORUMS, SEEMS LIKE PRELUDES HAVE HAD A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER (LUCAS HONDA) FOR 90000 MILES SERVICE, NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. AFTER MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE PULLED AWAY FROM THE DEALER AND THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS PUT INTO 5TH GEAR THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD GRIND. IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT CAR TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHERE T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2004

I HAVE A 1998 HONDA PRELUDE WITH A AUTOMATIC WITH THE SPORT SHIFT TRANSMISSION. THE ONE THAT COMES WITH THE BASE MODEL PRELUDE. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND I FELT THE TRANSMISSION NOT PULLING NO MORE THEN THE ENGINE REV HIGH AND THEN I LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND THE TRANSMISSION SLAPPED BACK INTO GEAR.... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2004

I HAVE OWNED THREE HONDAS. A 1988 ACCORD, 93 ACCORD, AND NOW CURRENTLY THE 98 PRELUDE. OF ALL THREE THE PRELUDE HAS GIVEN ME THE MOST PROBLEMS. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1500 IN REPAIRS SO FAR IN HAVING THE CAR 8 MONTHS. NOW MY TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ON DOING RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT HON... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2003

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS SUMMARY MAKE: HONDA MODEL: PRELUDE YEAR: 1998 SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 010400 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 618985 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: SUBJECT REGARDING A LEAKING TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS SUMMARY MAKE: HONDA MODEL: PRELUDE YEAR: 1998 S... Read more

THE KEY CAN BE TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. THE DRIVER TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE TO VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. *NM

Incident date: Nov 30, 2003

1998 HONDA PRELUDE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 98 HONDA PRELUDE. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. I KNOW THE PREVIOUS OWNER, AND SHE WAS A GOOD DRIVER THAT NEVER EVEN UTILIZED THE VTEC, MEANING THE RPM NEVER WENT ABOVE 5000. NOW I HAVE IT, AND IT HAS 63000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS MY SECOND CAR ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2003

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL OVER REV, AND JERK INTO GEAR. IF I LET OFF OF THE GAS IT WILL SLIP INTO GEAR LESS HARSHLY. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO HONDA OF COVINGTON IN COVINGTON, LA, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF AFTERMARKET PARTS, SUCH AS A COLD-AIR INT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2003

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF SINCE 70,000 MILES. DESPITE PASSING E-CHECK I SEE THAT THIS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH OTHER HONDA MODELS. *NLM

Incident date: Jan 4, 2003

LOUD SQUEAK COMING FROM BACK OF CAR POSSIBLY UNDER TRUNK OR RIGHT WHEEL WELL INCREASES WITH COLD WEATHER. *NLM

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 18, 2003

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Incident date: Jan 18, 2003

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IN REGULAR DRIVE IT SUDDENLY DIDN'T PULL NO MORE AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED. I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THEN IT WENT BACK INTO GEAR. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DO THIS AND THEN IT STARTED TO UPSHIFT THEN SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFT TO THE LOWER GEAR CAUSING A VERY SUDDEN JERK AND CHANGE I... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2002

IN JANUARY OF 2000 AFTER 3 TRIPS TO THE HONDA TELLING THEM THAT I HAD A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM (AND BEING TOLD THEIR WAS NOTHING WRONG), MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE SYMPTOM WAS THAT IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY HARD SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR FROM 3RD WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND LOOSE POWER. THE UNIT HAD THESE ... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2001

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 65MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO LOWER GEAR LOSS SPEED, CAUSING TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. DEALER PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION, FIVE MONTHS LATER CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *TS

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EPA Fuel Economy — 1998 HONDA PRELUDE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	25.0	21.0	Premium	$3,900
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	24.0	22.0	Premium	$3,700

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 HONDA PRELUDE

76 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	4
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	4
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	4
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3

020000 SUSPENSION

This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE HESITATION OR STUMBLE CAN BE FELT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 1,500 AND 2,000 RPM. *YC UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1279, PGM TESTER SOFTWARE ERROR. *SC

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT UPDATE. *TT

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE UPPER WINDSHIELD MOLDING IS WARPED OR DEFORMED. *TT THIS BULLETIN 00-064 REPLACED BULLETIN 98-066 DATED MARCH 28, 2000. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TYPE 1 IMMOBI BRAKE CODES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERACTIVE NETWORK (HONDA). *NM

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740, P0741 REPAIR TIPS. ANOTHER LOOK. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR OUT? CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (TYPE 1). *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS - SLIPPAGE, FLARE, HARD UPSHIFT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING MULTIPLE MISIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301, P0306). *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION ON POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT MAY LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR MAY CYCLE TWICE TO UNLOCK AND THEN LOCK THEMSELVES. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURES. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133. *JG

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *SLC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *YD

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *JB

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING BULB CHECK LOGIC. *TT

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCHES WHEN EXPERIENCING HARSH OR LATE UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE TIMING BELT MAKES A FLAPPING NOISE BECAUSE ITS IMPROPERLY TENSIONED. THE NOISE IS MOST NOTICEABLE BETWEEN 1800 AND 2600 RPM. *RC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BLACK SMOKE ON HARD ACCELERATION. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION CLUNKS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 (LOCK-UP CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE) STORED IN THE TCM. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF STEERING WHEEL TILT. *TT

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 (LOCK-UP CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE) STORED IN THE ECM. *TT

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

SUBJECT REGARDING A LEAKING TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL NOT HOLD AT SET POSITION. **MR

350000 EQUIPMENT

INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING MAIN AND ROD BEARING JOURNAL SIZE MARKING. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION ON SECURITY SYSTEM TRIPPED SENSOR FEATURE. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

BRIEF INFORMATION ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN THE DOORS LOCK ERRATICALLY. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE EXHUAST AND INTAKE SHAFT ROCKER ORIFICES. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE ON VEHICLES THRU VIN JHMBB6 ... XC010811. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS WITH MOONROOF RATTLING WHEN OPEN. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE TRUCK AREA. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ON VEHICLES THRU VIN JHMBB6...WC003961 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE A/C SUCTION LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE RADIATOR HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON ACTIVE TORQUE TRANSFER SYSTEM (ATTS) INDICATOR ON WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

TIPS ON IMMOBILIZER. *TT

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

INFORMATION CONCERNING WARPED/\DEFORMED UPPER WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *AK

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR. *YC

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

INFORMATION ON ABS DIAGNOSIS WITH PGM TESTER. *YC

200000 WHEELS

SYMPTOMS WITH THE ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP MISSING. *YC

NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA PRELUDE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992

4WHL STEERING SENSOR FAILS

There is no summary currently available

HONDA PRELUDE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA PRELUDE across all model years (1979–2006).

70 Total Recalls

464 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

52 Reported Crashes

15 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

HONDA PRELUDE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2006	1	0	View
2005	1	0	View
2004	1	0	View
2003	1	0	View
2002	1	0	View
2001	3	25	View
2000	3	14	View
1999	4	40	View
1998 (current)	5	86
1997	5	88	View
1996	6	4	View
1995	5	9	View
1994	5	12	View
1993	5	14	View
1992	5	26	View
1991	1	18	View
1990	1	4	View
1989	1	34	View
1988	6	40	View
1987	2	17	View
1986	2	12	View
1985	1	11	View
1984	1	5	View
1983	1	1	View
1981	1	3	View
1980	1	0	View
1979	1	0	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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