This is the first time I had to replace the transmission at 65867 miles on it, Well I was driving down to the street one day and then it's started to Slip In. and out of a gear And the next day I tried to pull out Of. my driveway The transmission is bad and Honda knows this, the second time it is now 186573 miles on the second transmission.
1998 Honda Prelude electrical problems
12 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 150,000.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 150,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch3
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Prelude electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V025000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V120000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Ignition-park interlock
The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (the federal safety agency 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda?s new recall (the federal safety agency 05v‑025, honda p68, p69); 402,525 of these were investigated in dp04-006.seepart 573 documents related to 05v‑025 for further detail on other models and mys.odi notes that, according to honda?s analysis, interlock system warranty rates for the tl and prelude models involved in 05v‑025 are similar to those of the accord models.information provided by honda during dp04-006 indicates that certain vehicles containing interlock systems made by its japanese lock manufacturing facility may contain defective internal components.in combination with certain wear and usage factors, this may lead to a condition that prevents the system from blocking removal of the ignition key when the vehicle is not in park.if the driver leaves the transmission in a non-park position and fails to set the hand brake when parking, the vehicle may roll away and crash.interlock systems manufactured by honda?s u.s. Lock manufacturer do not appear to contain this defect and are therefore not included in the recall action. In a letter dated january 27, 2005, honda advised that it will conduct a safety recall to either upgrade (for operative systems) or repair (for inoperative systems) subject interlock systems with new design level components that do not contain the defect.
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What 1998 Honda Prelude owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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 was diagnosed that there was electrical failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
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 systems. All three have failed completely and or are in the process of failing. My vehicle is unsafe it cuts off while driving down the road sometimes not restarting. The key will switch to off position and come out while the gear shift lever is not in park with the e-brake not pulled. My car is experiencing all the faults stated in numerous reports on this website and in hondas own recalls. I have done extensive research and hundreds off people suffer from these same problems that honda will not acknowledge is faulty/defective/has poor workmanship on the 1997-1998 models. There own negligence has allowed many affected year model parts to be installed, they are refusing to honor stated warranty printed in all owners manuals. A investigation for these model years are needed as it is costing people thousands of out of pocket dollars to this very day including myself along lost wages. Vehicle break downs not allowing to make it to work. I also expect to be reimbursed for all costs out of pocket from said faults which I bet honda shall not even though its stated they will in there warranty and owners manuals for 1997-1998 honda prelude. I have included attachments of multiple cases further reiterating this is indeed a defect and or poor workmanship of these vehicles and said parts. As a note my 1998 honda prelude has less than 190,000 miles on all the original equipment that is failing so mileage can be taken out of the equation as most vehicles never experience this amount of problems and multiple failures of this magnitude in that window. I'm calling in the lemon law if applicable.
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 intersection, and lose power and steering while going 55 MPH down the highway. Upon doing some research on this website, across the internet and speaking with some mechanics I believe these issues to be in line with two major recalls that were done on my year make and model of vehicle however I have come to find out that my vehicle among many others were excluded from these recalls (recall #'s 99v069000, 02v12000). Most of these issues would not even present themselves until the car reached a certain amount of wear and tear and the fact that some vehicles were excluded when they present the same issues is deplorable and has put many lives at risk as these are both considered life threatening issues.
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 switch contacts. Also plastic body of switch melted in one area. Old part is available. Part number 35130-s30-305 note: this was a part previously replaced under the "prelude ignition switch" recall issued in summer 2002.
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 experienced problems.
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. Currently, the vehicle is shutting off and the dealer stated that they would not repair it under recall again. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,125.
When I turn the key, my car won't start. Not every time, but enough times that it makes me very nervous that eventually it will never start. After turning the key 2 to 4 times, it eventually starts. Dt
The consumer received a recall(002-v12) on defective ignition switch. The dealer wanted to charge the consumer $75 for disconnecting and reconnecting the alarm system while doing the recall job.
Questions about the 1998 Honda Prelude electrical
Does the 1998 Honda Prelude have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 1998 Honda Prelude, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Honda Prelude electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 150,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda Prelude electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 05V025000, 02V120000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 1998 Honda Prelude problems
Transmission 31Suspension 9Engine 5Airbags 4Visibility 4Acceleration 3Steering 3Brakes 2Locks 2Wheels 2Body 1Driver assistance 1Lights 1Seat belts 1Tires 1
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