1999 HONDA PRELUDE
4 recalls — 40 complaints — 67 TSBs
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
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.
05V025000 Jan 28, 2005
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.
02V120000 May 16, 2002
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.
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
POWER TRAIN
Dec 19, 2022
Incident date: Dec 5, 2022
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Prelude. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact became aware that the failure was due to the ignition switch. The contact replaced the part himself. The contact also noticed that while the vehicle... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 19, 2022
Incident date: Dec 5, 2022
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Prelude. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact became aware that the failure was due to the ignition switch. The contact replaced the part himself. The contact also noticed that while the vehicle... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2017
Incident date: Jul 12, 2017
STARTING IN JUNE 2017, MY 1999 HONDA PRELUDE SH HAS BEEN STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY ON HOT DAYS. THE CAR CAN NOT BE RE-STARTED FOR 5-10 MINUTES AFTERWARD. THE ENGINE IS NOT OVERHEATING. MY MECHANIC RAN TESTS FOR TWO DAYS AND SAYS THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MUS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
THE SPORTSHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION M6HA IN MY 1999 HONDA PRELUDE STARTED TO SLIP AND WHILE GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE CAR LOST ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS AND WOULD JUST REV UP THE ENGINE WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL DOWN AND WOULD NOT MOVE THE CAR WHILE IN ALL DRIVE GEARS. IT COST ME $2,396.75 TO GE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 8, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
1999 HONDA PRELUDE. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER REFERENCED THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND IS REQUESTING $2,350.19 FOR REPAIRS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A SMALL REFUND FROM HONDA. UPDATED 09/29/11*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 8, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
1999 HONDA PRELUDE. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER REFERENCED THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND IS REQUESTING $2,350.19 FOR REPAIRS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A SMALL REFUND FROM HONDA. UPDATED 09/29/11*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 4, 2008
Incident date: Apr 30, 2008
RICHARD C. YUEN POWAY, CA 92064 MAY 5, 2008 AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE 1919 TORRANCE BOULEVARD MAIL STOP: 500 - 2N - 7D TORRANCE, CA 90501-2746 RE: 1999 HONDA PRELUDE VIN #J013 DEAR SIR: WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH HONDA AUTOMOBILES PERFORMANCE AN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 4, 2008
Incident date: Apr 30, 2008
RICHARD C. YUEN POWAY, CA 92064 MAY 5, 2008 AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE 1919 TORRANCE BOULEVARD MAIL STOP: 500 - 2N - 7D TORRANCE, CA 90501-2746 RE: 1999 HONDA PRELUDE VIN #J013 DEAR SIR: WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH HONDA AUTOMOBILES PERFORMANCE AN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: May 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS, WHEN IT SHOULD NORMALLY LAST FOR ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER EXPRESSED THAT THIS WOULD NORMALLY OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONT-END COLLISION. THIS VEHICLE HA... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jan 29, 2006
Incident date: Jan 17, 2006
TOOK 1999 HONDA PRELUDE IN TO THE CARSON HONDA TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND DO THE 90 MILE MAJOR SERVICE AS REQUIRED BY HONDA CARE COVERAGE. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE IGNITION, AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE MY IGNITION, FREE OF CHARGE. WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR THEY TOLD ME MY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 29, 2006
Incident date: Jan 17, 2006
TOOK 1999 HONDA PRELUDE IN TO THE CARSON HONDA TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND DO THE 90 MILE MAJOR SERVICE AS REQUIRED BY HONDA CARE COVERAGE. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE IGNITION, AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE MY IGNITION, FREE OF CHARGE. WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR THEY TOLD ME MY... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jun 1, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
MY SON WAS DRIVING THE 1999 HONDA PRELUDE ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNING. HE WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH OUT ANY CRASH OR INJURIES. HE WAS LUCKEY THAT THERE WERE FEW CARS ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME. HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE IDLE BOLT FOR THE TI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Feb 24, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A BROKEN CAM SEAL WHICH ALLOWED OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE. NM THE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE EXIT AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECK UP AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 24, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A BROKEN CAM SEAL WHICH ALLOWED OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE. NM THE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE EXIT AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECK UP AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 22, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
REPEATED (2 TIMES) SAFETY RELATED ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POWER OF THE VEHICLE. *BF IVOQ 10100766 PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DURING A RAIN STORM, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE ON AN EXIT RA... Read more
VISIBILITY
Feb 22, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
REPEATED (2 TIMES) SAFETY RELATED ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POWER OF THE VEHICLE. *BF IVOQ 10100766 PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DURING A RAIN STORM, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE ON AN EXIT RA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 22, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
REPEATED (2 TIMES) SAFETY RELATED ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POWER OF THE VEHICLE. *BF IVOQ 10100766 PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DURING A RAIN STORM, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE ON AN EXIT RA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
REPEATED (2 TIMES) SAFETY RELATED ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POWER OF THE VEHICLE. *BF IVOQ 10100766 PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DURING A RAIN STORM, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE ON AN EXIT RA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 3, 2005
Incident date: Dec 9, 2004
THE TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC CAUSING A SUDDEN, DANGEROUS LOSE OF POWER. THIS CAR IS A 1999 HONDA PRELUDE WITH 65,000 MILES ON IT. HONDA CLAIMS THAT THESE PARTS ARE TO BE FIRST REPLACED AT 105,000. THIS CAR WAS ALWAYS MAINTAINED BY HONDA AND FAI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Nov 4, 2004
REPEATED (2 TIMES) SAFETLY RELATED ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POWER OF THE VEHICLE. ON NOVEMBER 4, 2004 OWNER OF 1999 HONDA PRELUDE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT TIME WHEN SHORTLY AFTERWARDS OWNER'S VEHICLE LOST POWER AND CONTROL FOR THE SECOND TIME ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. TH... Read more
WHEELS:RIM
Apr 21, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER RAN OVER A POTHOLE THAT CAUSED THE TIRE TO DEVELOP A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. NITTO P215/40ZR17. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALERSHIP WERE CONTACTED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 14, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ENGINE IDLE WENT UP AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST IN RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Sep 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 10, 2002
I HAVE 1999 HONDA PRELUDE THAT CAME WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA P205/50 VR16 RE92 TIRES. THE LEFT REAR TIRE BROKE AWAY FROM THE SIDE WALL. THE CAR (TIRES) HAS ONLY 33,800 MILES ON IT. ALL TIRES SHOW CRACKS ON THE SIDE WALLS. THESE TIRES ARE DANGERIOUS, THE SIDE WALL SHOULD NOT FAIL APART.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2003
Incident date: Mar 6, 2003
1999 HONDA PRELUDE SPORT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 46,000 MILES AND AT A SPEED OF 36 MPH AS DOCUMENTED BY HONDA! I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING WRONG AND NEITHER HAS ANY OTHER PRELUDE OWNER AND HONDA WANTS $6,000 DOLLARS OF MY HARD EARNED MONEY! YES THAT'S 1/4 THE TOTAL COST OF THE CAR BRAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 26, 2002
Incident date: Aug 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL HEAVILY JERK AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 4, 2001
WHILE EXITING FROM THE PARKING LOT THE ENGINE ACCELERATED INTO A PAASING GEAR THRUST WHICH HURTLED THE VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF A PASSING VEHICLE. HERITAGE HONDA ADMITTED THAT THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. AFTER REPAIRS THE VEHICLE SURGED AGAIN AS CONSUMER GENTLY EASED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT STARTED TO VIBRATE AT SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH AND OVER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AT 27000 MILES. AT THIS TIME VEHICLE IS VIBRATING AGAIN.*AK
SUSPENSION
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT STARTED TO VIBRATE AT SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH AND OVER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AT 27000 MILES. AT THIS TIME VEHICLE IS VIBRATING AGAIN.*AK
TIRES
Jan 4, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY (TIRESIZE: 550)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2000
4TH GEAR BLEW TWICE CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECT, NOBODY KNOWS WHAT.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
May 11, 2001
WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFICE LIGHT AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, SHIFT FAILS TO RESPOND AND GEAR FAILS TO GO INTO REVERSE, CAUSING A NEAR VEHICLE CRASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTECD DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 9, 1999
CAR LOOSES POWER WHEN COLD OUTSIDE AND HESITATES OR LOSES POWER WHILE AT CRUSING SPEED. HONDA SERVICE SAID THAT THE COMPUTER IN THE ACCORD SOMETIMES CAN'T KEEP UP WITH THE CAR AND CAUSES HESITATION SO IT MUST BE THE SAME HERE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 12, 2000
NO SUM,MARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 23, 2000
TIRE SEPARATION ON INNER SIDE WALL AND CRACKING ON OUTER WALL. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/50R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/50R16 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 22, 2000
AS A RESULT OF TREAD SEPARATION CAR LOST CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN. DRIVER WAS WHIP LASHED AND HER NECK AND BACK HURTS.*AK (TIRESIZE: 205/50R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/50R16 )
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 11, 2000
BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD TREAD SEPERATE FROM SIDEWALL ON THE ENTIRE INNER SIDE OF TIRE, SHOWING STEEL BELT. THE AUTO SHOP HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE HONDA PRELUDE. THE TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED AND WERE SUBJECT TO NORMAL USE. THE TREADS ON THE TIRES... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mar 28, 2000
DRIVER LOST POWER STEERING TWICE WHILE DRIVING. YH
STEERING
Mar 6, 2000
Incident date: Feb 27, 2000
STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PROBLEM REOCCURED AFTER THE STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 25, 1999
Incident date: Apr 23, 1999
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy — 1999 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 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
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 — 1999 HONDA PRELUDE
67 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
DORE5C4S09
Jul 11, 2019
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
98074
Apr 20, 2007
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
804
Aug 16, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1279, PGM TESTER SOFTWARE ERROR. *SC
00064
Aug 3, 2004
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT UPDATE. *TT
98066
Aug 3, 2004
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
05012004
May 1, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TYPE 1 IMMOBI BRAKE CODES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERACTIVE NETWORK (HONDA). *NM
204
Feb 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM
11012003
Nov 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
11012003
Nov 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740, P0741 REPAIR TIPS. ANOTHER LOOK. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
03078
Oct 17, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT
303
Mar 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
020103
Feb 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB
010103
Jan 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR OUT? CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
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
1002
Oct 16, 2002
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
1002
Oct 16, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
00039
Aug 27, 2002
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (TYPE 1). *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS - SLIPPAGE, FLARE, HARD UPSHIFT. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT
302
Mar 16, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT
5905
Feb 14, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC
010202
Feb 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING MULTIPLE MISIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301, P0306). *TT
010102
Jan 1, 2002
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
01093
Oct 30, 2001
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133. *JG
011001
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *YD
011001
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *SLC
901
Sep 16, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *JB
01070
Aug 7, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET
01070
Aug 7, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET
010601
Jun 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING BULB CHECK LOGIC. *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCHES WHEN EXPERIENCING HARSH OR LATE UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS. *TT
01010
Jan 16, 2001
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
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BLACK SMOKE ON HARD ACCELERATION. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL
010101
Jan 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL
00090
Nov 28, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION CLUNKS. *TT
00033
Oct 24, 2000
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
95057
Oct 17, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT
00064
Aug 15, 2000
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT
00057
Jul 5, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE SOUND CUTS OUT FROM ALL SPEAKERS WHILE PLAYING A CD AT HIGH VOLUME. THE SYSTEM DISPLAY STILL WORKS, BUT THE SOUND WILL NOT RETURN UNTIL THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. *TT
00033
Jun 27, 2000
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
010400
Apr 1, 2000
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SUBJECT REGARDING A LEAKING TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT
031600
Mar 16, 2000
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL NOT HOLD AT SET POSITION. **MR
00027
Feb 22, 2000
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
EXPERIENCEING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MAIN AND ROD BEARING JOURNAL SIZE MARKING. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT
010999
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL. *TT
010999
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE EXHUAST AND INTAKE SHAFT ROCKER ORIFICES. *TT
010999
Sep 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BRIEF INFORMATION ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN THE DOORS LOCK ERRATICALLY. *TT
010999
Sep 1, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION ON SECURITY SYSTEM TRIPPED SENSOR FEATURE. *TT
97052
Jul 20, 1999
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
99048
Jun 8, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH MOONROOF RATTLING WHEN OPEN. *TT
97048
Feb 23, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE TRUCK AREA. *TT
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.
PE93060
Opened: Jun 22, 1993 — Closed: Oct 29, 1993
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 (current) | 4 | 40 | |
| 1998 | 5 | 86 | View |
| 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 |