Honda Prelude years to avoid
No model year of the Honda Prelude stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Honda Prelude years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Honda Prelude complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Honda Prelude problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission103
- Electrical42
- Engine34
- Airbags25
- Suspension19
- Tires16
- Brakes13
- Seat belts12
- Visibility8
- Steering8
- Locks6
- Acceleration6
Most reported problems on the Honda Prelude
Honda Prelude problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 75 | 21 | Transmission | 101,960 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2000 | - | 13 | Transmission | 73,571 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 31 | Transmission | 67,067 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1998 | - | 69 | Transmission | 96,580 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1997 | - | 66 | Transmission | 95,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1996 | - | 4 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 6 | Airbags | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1994 | - | 9 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1993 | - | 11 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 22 | Airbags | 0 | 7 | ||
| 1991 | - | 15 | Seat belts | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1990 | - | 4 | Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Honda Prelude
What years of the Honda Prelude should you avoid?
No single model year of the Honda Prelude has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Honda Prelude?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Honda Prelude?
Transmission, with 103 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (42) and engine (34).
How many recalls does the Honda Prelude have?
4 recalls between 1990 and 2001. The 1998 model year has the most, with 3.
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