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Sep 9, 2019 Power Train 171,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND HAVE HAD GOOD LUCK WITH HONDA'S IN THE PAST BUT ABOUT 300 MILES OF ME OWNING THIS VEHICLE I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST ALL POWER WITH CARS GOING HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME I HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER LUCKILY THERE WAS ONE THERE THE FIRST TIME IT...

Sep 9, 2019 Power Train 171,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND HAVE HAD GOOD LUCK WITH HONDA'S IN THE PAST BUT ABOUT 300 MILES OF ME OWNING THIS VEHICLE I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST ALL POWER WITH CARS GOING HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME I HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER LUCKILY THERE WAS ONE THERE THE FIRST TIME IT...

Apr 7, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

ITS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IT ONLY HAS 136000 MILES ON IT AND I NEED A NEW ONE THAT'S REALLY LOW MILES FOR A 97 NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS EVER WITH ANY OF MY CARS. I HEARD ITS WITH ALL THE HONDAS. *TR

Apr 7, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

ITS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IT ONLY HAS 136000 MILES ON IT AND I NEED A NEW ONE THAT'S REALLY LOW MILES FOR A 97 NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS EVER WITH ANY OF MY CARS. I HEARD ITS WITH ALL THE HONDAS. *TR

Aug 7, 2013 Electrical System 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA PRELUDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE...

Aug 7, 2013 Electrical System 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA PRELUDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE...

Jun 8, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

WELL BASICALLY I BOUGHT MY 97AUTOMATIC PRELUDE, AND NOT MORE THAN A MONTH LATER OF HAVING THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. BASICALLY IT WOULD SOUND LIKE A SCREW DRIVER WAS BEING FORCED INTO THE GEARS OR SOMETHING. ON TOP OF THAT IT WAS REVVING RIDICULOUSLY HIGH AND NOT MOVING ANYWHER...

Jun 8, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

WELL BASICALLY I BOUGHT MY 97AUTOMATIC PRELUDE, AND NOT MORE THAN A MONTH LATER OF HAVING THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. BASICALLY IT WOULD SOUND LIKE A SCREW DRIVER WAS BEING FORCED INTO THE GEARS OR SOMETHING. ON TOP OF THAT IT WAS REVVING RIDICULOUSLY HIGH AND NOT MOVING ANYWHER...

Aug 17, 2010 Electrical System 146,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA PRELUDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE STATED SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY. THE MA...

Aug 17, 2010 Electrical System 146,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA PRELUDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE STATED SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY. THE MA...

May 9, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIED OUT. WHEN I LOOKED ON THE FORUMS, HONDA IS VERY WELL AWARE OF THE FAILURE BY DESIGN OF THEIR HONDA PRELUDES. *TR

May 9, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIED OUT. WHEN I LOOKED ON THE FORUMS, HONDA IS VERY WELL AWARE OF THE FAILURE BY DESIGN OF THEIR HONDA PRELUDES. *TR

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

I'VE DRIVING MY PRELUDE FOR 4 YEARS. VERY SOON AFTER I GOT IT I NOTICD THE SHIFTING WAS JERKY. SOON AFTER IT BECAME JUMPY AND NOW WHEN I DRIVIE MY CAR FROM COLD ITS BOLTING INTO GEAR WITH A TREMENDOUS JERK. I FEEL ITS ON ITS WAY OUT.

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

I'VE DRIVING MY PRELUDE FOR 4 YEARS. VERY SOON AFTER I GOT IT I NOTICD THE SHIFTING WAS JERKY. SOON AFTER IT BECAME JUMPY AND NOW WHEN I DRIVIE MY CAR FROM COLD ITS BOLTING INTO GEAR WITH A TREMENDOUS JERK. I FEEL ITS ON ITS WAY OUT.

Jul 16, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

APRIL 2007 I HAD THE SHIFT INTERLOCK UPDATE AS WELL AS THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL DONE AT MY LOCAL DEALER. THE SHIFT INTERLOCK UPDATE INCLUDED A WHOLE NEW LOCK ASSEMBLY INCLUDING NEW TUMBLERS AND A NEW KEY BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE MY OLD KEY WHILE NOT IN PARK. JULY 2009 I STARTED HAVING PROBL...

Jul 16, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

APRIL 2007 I HAD THE SHIFT INTERLOCK UPDATE AS WELL AS THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL DONE AT MY LOCAL DEALER. THE SHIFT INTERLOCK UPDATE INCLUDED A WHOLE NEW LOCK ASSEMBLY INCLUDING NEW TUMBLERS AND A NEW KEY BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE MY OLD KEY WHILE NOT IN PARK. JULY 2009 I STARTED HAVING PROBL...

Sep 2, 2008 Power Train 115,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 97 HONDA PRELUDE WENT OUT ON ME IT STARTED TO SLIP EVERY DAY. *TR

Sep 2, 2008 Power Train 115,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 97 HONDA PRELUDE WENT OUT ON ME IT STARTED TO SLIP EVERY DAY. *TR

Aug 7, 2008 Power Train 91,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE AUTOMATIC SS CRAPPED OUT ON ME AFTER KICKING AND SLIPPING FOR A FEW MONTHS SO I HAD IT REBUILT...AND NOW A FEW MONTHS LATER IT'S ALREADY SLIPPING AND KICKING AGAIN. IT COST 1500 TO HAVE IT REBUILT THE FIRST TIME, HONDA ALREADY ADDRESSED THE 00-01 PRELUDE AUT...

Aug 7, 2008 Power Train 91,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE AUTOMATIC SS CRAPPED OUT ON ME AFTER KICKING AND SLIPPING FOR A FEW MONTHS SO I HAD IT REBUILT...AND NOW A FEW MONTHS LATER IT'S ALREADY SLIPPING AND KICKING AGAIN. IT COST 1500 TO HAVE IT REBUILT THE FIRST TIME, HONDA ALREADY ADDRESSED THE 00-01 PRELUDE AUT...

Mar 27, 2008 Power Train 50,300 mi

I HAVE A 1997 PRELUDE THAT HAS HAD 1 TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN NOV. OF 2005 & IT WAS REBUILT. IT CURRENT IS FAILING THE SAME WAY THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT IS MAKING NOISE & STARTING TO SLIP WHEN IT IS COLD. $1700 TO FIX THE 1ST TRANSMISSION BY A TRANS SHOP. I AM JOINING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT...

Mar 27, 2008 Power Train 50,300 mi

I HAVE A 1997 PRELUDE THAT HAS HAD 1 TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN NOV. OF 2005 & IT WAS REBUILT. IT CURRENT IS FAILING THE SAME WAY THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT IS MAKING NOISE & STARTING TO SLIP WHEN IT IS COLD. $1700 TO FIX THE 1ST TRANSMISSION BY A TRANS SHOP. I AM JOINING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT...

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 180,000 mi

MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE SPORTS SHIFT AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NOW IT NEEDS TO BE TOWED. *TR

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 180,000 mi

MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE SPORTS SHIFT AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NOW IT NEEDS TO BE TOWED. *TR

Jan 30, 2008 Power Train 169,841 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY HONDA PRELUDE BACK IN NOVEMBER 18, 2007 FROM A USED DEALERSHIP. THE CAR CAME WITH 167K MILES AND NOW I'M AT 169K. THE MAIN REASON WHY I AM FILING A COMPLAINT, IS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. I TAKE MY CAR TO WORK, SCHOOL, DRIVE MY MOM TO WORK, AND EVEN MY YOUNGER BRO...

Jan 30, 2008 Power Train 169,841 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY HONDA PRELUDE BACK IN NOVEMBER 18, 2007 FROM A USED DEALERSHIP. THE CAR CAME WITH 167K MILES AND NOW I'M AT 169K. THE MAIN REASON WHY I AM FILING A COMPLAINT, IS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. I TAKE MY CAR TO WORK, SCHOOL, DRIVE MY MOM TO WORK, AND EVEN MY YOUNGER BRO...

Apr 23, 2006 Electrical System 72,900 mi

THE CAR STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON HIGHWAY DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCHED WAS REPLACED IN OCT 2003 AS PART OF A RECALL YET FAILED LESS THAN 3 YEARS LATER. "MAKE : HONDA MODEL : PRELUDE YEAR : 1997 MANUFACTURER : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V120000 R...

Apr 23, 2006 Electrical System 72,900 mi

THE CAR STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON HIGHWAY DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCHED WAS REPLACED IN OCT 2003 AS PART OF A RECALL YET FAILED LESS THAN 3 YEARS LATER. "MAKE : HONDA MODEL : PRELUDE YEAR : 1997 MANUFACTURER : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V120000 R...

Feb 3, 2006 Power Train 97,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDES ARE WEAK AND FAIL EASY. THE REASON IS CHEAP PARTS AND METALS IN THE TRANSMISSIONS THEMSELVES. THE 97 PRELUDES WERE RECALLED IN TURKEY, AND REPLACED WITH A NEW M6HA UNIT. MINE IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND TEARING UP. I'M LOOKING AT A CONSTANT PROBL...

Feb 3, 2006 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDES ARE WEAK AND FAIL EASY. THE REASON IS CHEAP PARTS AND METALS IN THE TRANSMISSIONS THEMSELVES. THE 97 PRELUDES WERE RECALLED IN TURKEY, AND REPLACED WITH A NEW M6HA UNIT. MINE IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND TEARING UP. I'M LOOKING AT A CONSTANT PROBL...

Feb 3, 2006 Parking Brake 97,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDES ARE WEAK AND FAIL EASY. THE REASON IS CHEAP PARTS AND METALS IN THE TRANSMISSIONS THEMSELVES. THE 97 PRELUDES WERE RECALLED IN TURKEY, AND REPLACED WITH A NEW M6HA UNIT. MINE IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND TEARING UP. I'M LOOKING AT A CONSTANT PROBL...

Feb 3, 2006 Power Train 97,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDES ARE WEAK AND FAIL EASY. THE REASON IS CHEAP PARTS AND METALS IN THE TRANSMISSIONS THEMSELVES. THE 97 PRELUDES WERE RECALLED IN TURKEY, AND REPLACED WITH A NEW M6HA UNIT. MINE IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND TEARING UP. I'M LOOKING AT A CONSTANT PROBL...

Feb 3, 2006 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDES ARE WEAK AND FAIL EASY. THE REASON IS CHEAP PARTS AND METALS IN THE TRANSMISSIONS THEMSELVES. THE 97 PRELUDES WERE RECALLED IN TURKEY, AND REPLACED WITH A NEW M6HA UNIT. MINE IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND TEARING UP. I'M LOOKING AT A CONSTANT PROBL...

Feb 3, 2006 Parking Brake 97,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDES ARE WEAK AND FAIL EASY. THE REASON IS CHEAP PARTS AND METALS IN THE TRANSMISSIONS THEMSELVES. THE 97 PRELUDES WERE RECALLED IN TURKEY, AND REPLACED WITH A NEW M6HA UNIT. MINE IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND TEARING UP. I'M LOOKING AT A CONSTANT PROBL...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,034 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKING EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPAIRED DIFFERENT PARTS ON THE VEHICLE AND IT STILL PERSIST. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOUR TIMES FROM MAY 2003- OCTOBER 2003 FOR OIL LEAKAGE. THEY CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER AND ON THE LAST DATE CLAIMED THAT TH...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,034 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKING EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPAIRED DIFFERENT PARTS ON THE VEHICLE AND IT STILL PERSIST. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOUR TIMES FROM MAY 2003- OCTOBER 2003 FOR OIL LEAKAGE. THEY CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER AND ON THE LAST DATE CLAIMED THAT TH...

Sep 27, 2005 Equipment 138,701 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD RECALL 05V018000 REPAIR WORK COMPLETED ON FRIDAY. THE RECALL INVOLVED THE IGNITION SWITCH.. ON SUNDAY SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE BLOWER WAS OUT ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WO...

Sep 27, 2005 Electrical System 138,701 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD RECALL 05V018000 REPAIR WORK COMPLETED ON FRIDAY. THE RECALL INVOLVED THE IGNITION SWITCH.. ON SUNDAY SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE BLOWER WAS OUT ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WO...

Sep 27, 2005 Equipment 138,701 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD RECALL 05V018000 REPAIR WORK COMPLETED ON FRIDAY. THE RECALL INVOLVED THE IGNITION SWITCH.. ON SUNDAY SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE BLOWER WAS OUT ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WO...

Sep 27, 2005 Electrical System 138,701 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD RECALL 05V018000 REPAIR WORK COMPLETED ON FRIDAY. THE RECALL INVOLVED THE IGNITION SWITCH.. ON SUNDAY SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE BLOWER WAS OUT ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WO...

May 25, 2005 Power Train 67,000 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE WITH ONLY 67,000 MILES. STARTED TO MAKE A MINOR BUZZING NOISE WHEN IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. TOOK IT TO MY INDEPENDENT HONDA MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT I HAD A BEARING GOING IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT WOULD REQUIRE A REBUILD OF THE TRANSMISSION. COST $3,900. HE SUGGESTED THAT I SELL TH...

May 25, 2005 Power Train 67,000 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE WITH ONLY 67,000 MILES. STARTED TO MAKE A MINOR BUZZING NOISE WHEN IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. TOOK IT TO MY INDEPENDENT HONDA MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT I HAD A BEARING GOING IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT WOULD REQUIRE A REBUILD OF THE TRANSMISSION. COST $3,900. HE SUGGESTED THAT I SELL TH...

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR A HONDA RECALL 11108, RECALL REPAIRS FAILED, IT WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER, SORRY WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR A HONDA RECALL 11108, RECALL REPAIRS FAILED, IT WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER, SORRY WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train

1997 HONDA PRELUDE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HONDA REFUSES TO ASSIST CONSUMERS WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE VEHICLES. TRANS WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR, OR NOT ENGAGE WHEN ENTERING FREEWAY, CAUSING A DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING CONDITION. WHEN SOMEONE GETS KILLED BECAUSE OF THESE TRANS...

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train

1997 HONDA PRELUDE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HONDA REFUSES TO ASSIST CONSUMERS WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE VEHICLES. TRANS WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR, OR NOT ENGAGE WHEN ENTERING FREEWAY, CAUSING A DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING CONDITION. WHEN SOMEONE GETS KILLED BECAUSE OF THESE TRANS...

Apr 13, 2004 Power Train 73,000 mi

97 HONDA PRELUDE

Apr 13, 2004 Power Train 73,000 mi

97 HONDA PRELUDE

Apr 5, 2004 Power Train 99,793 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND, THE CAR WILL REV UP LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL THEN SUDDENLY JERK INTO 2ND. THE SAME THING HAPPENS FOR 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR WOULD SHUDDER VIOLENTLY THEN THE ENGINE...

Apr 5, 2004 Power Train 99,793 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND, THE CAR WILL REV UP LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL THEN SUDDENLY JERK INTO 2ND. THE SAME THING HAPPENS FOR 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GEARS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR WOULD SHUDDER VIOLENTLY THEN THE ENGINE...

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY... CAR SLOWS DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY DURING GEAR SHIFT IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVERS FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE UNEXPECTEDLY. *LA

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY... CAR SLOWS DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY DURING GEAR SHIFT IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVERS FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE UNEXPECTEDLY. *LA

Nov 16, 2003 Power Train 52,540 mi

MY 1997 PRELUDE SS HAD A TRANSMISSION ISSUE AND IT DECIDED TO GO ON ME, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WHILE TRAFFIC WAS BEHIND ME. SO, I DECIDED TO CONTACT HONDA AND MAKE THEM SEE THE ISSUE, INSTEAD I RECEIVED A NO ANSWER, WHICH WAS A PRETTY LAME EXCUSE TO NOT REPLACE A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN ALL 97-...

Nov 16, 2003 Power Train 52,540 mi

MY 1997 PRELUDE SS HAD A TRANSMISSION ISSUE AND IT DECIDED TO GO ON ME, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WHILE TRAFFIC WAS BEHIND ME. SO, I DECIDED TO CONTACT HONDA AND MAKE THEM SEE THE ISSUE, INSTEAD I RECEIVED A NO ANSWER, WHICH WAS A PRETTY LAME EXCUSE TO NOT REPLACE A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN ALL 97-...

Sep 26, 2003 Power Train 130,500 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE THE CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER BROKE RENDERING THE CLUTCH INOPERABLE PLACING STRESS ON THE TRANSMISSION AND DAMAGING THE INTERNALS FROM THE SPRING BEING LOOSE IN THE SYSTEM

Sep 26, 2003 Power Train 130,500 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE THE CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER BROKE RENDERING THE CLUTCH INOPERABLE PLACING STRESS ON THE TRANSMISSION AND DAMAGING THE INTERNALS FROM THE SPRING BEING LOOSE IN THE SYSTEM

Sep 26, 2003 Power Train 130,500 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE THE CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER BROKE RENDERING THE CLUTCH INOPERABLE PLACING STRESS ON THE TRANSMISSION AND DAMAGING THE INTERNALS FROM THE SPRING BEING LOOSE IN THE SYSTEM

Sep 26, 2003 Power Train 130,500 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE THE CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER BROKE RENDERING THE CLUTCH INOPERABLE PLACING STRESS ON THE TRANSMISSION AND DAMAGING THE INTERNALS FROM THE SPRING BEING LOOSE IN THE SYSTEM

Sep 8, 2003 Power Train 84,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON MY HONDA PRELUDE IS BEGINNING TO FAIL AFTER ONLY 80000 MILES. IT WILL OCCASSION JOLT AND CAUSE ERRADIC ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION WHILE TRAVERSING THE FREEWAYS. I BELEIVE THIS TO BE A CONSIDERABLE HAZARD TO ME AND HAVE SINCE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Power Train 84,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON MY HONDA PRELUDE IS BEGINNING TO FAIL AFTER ONLY 80000 MILES. IT WILL OCCASSION JOLT AND CAUSE ERRADIC ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION WHILE TRAVERSING THE FREEWAYS. I BELEIVE THIS TO BE A CONSIDERABLE HAZARD TO ME AND HAVE SINCE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Equipment Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Visibility Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Seats Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Power Train Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Equipment Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Equipment Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Visibility Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Seats Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Power Train Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 15, 2003 Equipment Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, WINDSHIELD AND SEATS.*MR IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE BURNED OIL, THE VEHICLE HAD A HARD TIME GOING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE GOING OUT CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTIN...

Aug 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

ENGINE HESITATION OFF-IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER. SLOW, WEAK, NOISY IDLE WITH A/C RUNNING. *NLM

Aug 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

ENGINE HESITATION OFF-IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER. SLOW, WEAK, NOISY IDLE WITH A/C RUNNING. *NLM

Jul 29, 2003 Power Train 66,000 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE SPORT SHIFT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. CAR IS BEGINNING TO JERK FORWARD WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP IN TRAFFIC OR AT A STOP LIGHT.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Power Train 66,000 mi

1997 HONDA PRELUDE SPORT SHIFT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. CAR IS BEGINNING TO JERK FORWARD WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP IN TRAFFIC OR AT A STOP LIGHT.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING EXTREMELY HARSHLY. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY.THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WHILE SHIFTING FROM GEAR TO GEAR. WHILE UNDER ANY KIND OF ACCELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WILL CLIMB RPMS BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION...

Jul 8, 2003 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING EXTREMELY HARSHLY. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY.THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WHILE SHIFTING FROM GEAR TO GEAR. WHILE UNDER ANY KIND OF ACCELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WILL CLIMB RPMS BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION...

May 6, 2003 Air Bags 78,000 mi

SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AFTER LESS THAN SIX YEARS OF OWNERSHIP (OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATES AIRBAG MAINTENANCE AT TEN YEARS). DEALER SAYS THE SRS UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. *NLM

May 6, 2003 Air Bags 78,000 mi

SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AFTER LESS THAN SIX YEARS OF OWNERSHIP (OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATES AIRBAG MAINTENANCE AT TEN YEARS). DEALER SAYS THE SRS UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. *NLM

Apr 26, 2003 Power Train

THE FOUR SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE IS DEFECTIVE. IT SHIFTS ABRUPTLY, SLIPS, AND HAS CAUSED INSTANCES WHERE MY SAFETY HAS BEEN JEOPARDIZED. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET HAS REVEALED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. A COMPANY SUCH AS HONDA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THIS AS AN I...

Apr 26, 2003 Power Train

THE FOUR SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1997 HONDA PRELUDE IS DEFECTIVE. IT SHIFTS ABRUPTLY, SLIPS, AND HAS CAUSED INSTANCES WHERE MY SAFETY HAS BEEN JEOPARDIZED. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET HAS REVEALED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. A COMPANY SUCH AS HONDA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THIS AS AN I...

Apr 22, 2003 Power Train 117,800 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDE SS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *JB

Apr 22, 2003 Power Train 117,800 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION IN 1997 HONDA PRELUDE SS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *JB

Mar 26, 2003 Power Train 99,500 mi

I HAVE A 1997 HONDA PRELUDE SPORT-SHIFT AUTOMATIC. LIKE MOST OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE GEARS BEGIN TO SLIP AND WILL NOT ENGAGE. THE DEALER WANTED $4000 TO GET A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. I HAD IT REPLACED, BUT THEN ABOUT 20,000 MILES LATER, IT WENT OUT AGAIN. TH...

Mar 26, 2003 Power Train 99,500 mi

I HAVE A 1997 HONDA PRELUDE SPORT-SHIFT AUTOMATIC. LIKE MOST OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE GEARS BEGIN TO SLIP AND WILL NOT ENGAGE. THE DEALER WANTED $4000 TO GET A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. I HAD IT REPLACED, BUT THEN ABOUT 20,000 MILES LATER, IT WENT OUT AGAIN. TH...

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED SHIFTING ODDLY AND GOT MORE VIOLENT AS TIME PASSED. THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE AFTER REVERSING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BASICALLY HAVE A BIG CLANG. THE CAR ALSO DIED OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING. AFTER I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 80000 MILES, IT IS NOW STAR...

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED SHIFTING ODDLY AND GOT MORE VIOLENT AS TIME PASSED. THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE AFTER REVERSING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BASICALLY HAVE A BIG CLANG. THE CAR ALSO DIED OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING. AFTER I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 80000 MILES, IT IS NOW STAR...

Jan 13, 2003 Tires 28,500 mi

MULTIPLE LARGE CRACKS IN BRIDGESTON POTENZA RE92 205/50-16 TIRES ON MY HONDA PRELUDE. CRACKS WERE NOTICED WHILE REFUELING.

Jan 13, 2003 Tires 28,500 mi

MULTIPLE LARGE CRACKS IN BRIDGESTON POTENZA RE92 205/50-16 TIRES ON MY HONDA PRELUDE. CRACKS WERE NOTICED WHILE REFUELING.

Dec 24, 2002 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. TS THE TRANSMISSION STALLED, DIDN'T SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY, AND WOULD JERK, ALL WHILE IN MOTION AND/OR SPEEDING UP. SCC

Dec 24, 2002 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. TS THE TRANSMISSION STALLED, DIDN'T SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY, AND WOULD JERK, ALL WHILE IN MOTION AND/OR SPEEDING UP. SCC

Dec 1, 2002 Power Train

POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK FOR NO APPARENT REASON FROM IDLE OR IN MOTION MPH VARIES. DT

Dec 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK FOR NO APPARENT REASON FROM IDLE OR IN MOTION MPH VARIES. DT

Dec 1, 2002 Power Train

POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK FOR NO APPARENT REASON FROM IDLE OR IN MOTION MPH VARIES. DT

Dec 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK FOR NO APPARENT REASON FROM IDLE OR IN MOTION MPH VARIES. DT

Nov 22, 2002 Electrical System

PARTS FOR IGNITION SWITCH RECALL HAS NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR A MONTH AND DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. TS

Nov 22, 2002 Electrical System

PARTS FOR IGNITION SWITCH RECALL HAS NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR A MONTH AND DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. TS

Oct 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN CHANGING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR VEHICLE WILL SKIP,AND MOTOR WILL REVV UP TO HIGH RPM. WHEN IT FINALLY SHIFT VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD, JERK IS SO SEVERE THAT IT MAY CAUSE LOST OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.DEALER CONTACTED, CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN CHANGING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR VEHICLE WILL SKIP,AND MOTOR WILL REVV UP TO HIGH RPM. WHEN IT FINALLY SHIFT VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD, JERK IS SO SEVERE THAT IT MAY CAUSE LOST OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.DEALER CONTACTED, CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALERSHIP WILL REMOVE ALARM SYSTEM TO DO RECALL, BUT WILL CHARGE TO RECONNECT IT. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALERSHIP WILL REMOVE ALARM SYSTEM TO DO RECALL, BUT WILL CHARGE TO RECONNECT IT. MR

Sep 23, 2002 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES A DELAYED ABRUPT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND, 2ND TO 3RD, 4TH TO 3RD, AND 3RD TO 2ND, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ABRUPTLY (SOMETIMES DELAYED) UNTIL THE CAR WARMS UP. THIS MADE TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS DIFFICULT AS I WAS NEVER ...

Sep 23, 2002 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES A DELAYED ABRUPT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND, 2ND TO 3RD, 4TH TO 3RD, AND 3RD TO 2ND, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ABRUPTLY (SOMETIMES DELAYED) UNTIL THE CAR WARMS UP. THIS MADE TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS DIFFICULT AS I WAS NEVER ...

Jan 11, 2002 Tires

BULGE DISCOVERED ON RIGHT FRONT ORIGINAL TIRE. STEEL BELTS PROTRUDING THROUGH SIDEWALL OF LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR TIRES. ALL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AS THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION UNDER MERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THESE TIRES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P20550R16)

Jan 11, 2002 Tires

BULGE DISCOVERED ON RIGHT FRONT ORIGINAL TIRE. STEEL BELTS PROTRUDING THROUGH SIDEWALL OF LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR TIRES. ALL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AS THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION UNDER MERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THESE TIRES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P20550R16)

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO STOP VEHICLE GRADUALLY SLOWS DOWN. THEN, WOULD JERK FORWARD 2-3 FEET. NEEDS TO KEEP A GOOD DISTANCE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN ABOUT TO STOP, NOT HIT OTHER VEHICLE. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO STOP VEHICLE GRADUALLY SLOWS DOWN. THEN, WOULD JERK FORWARD 2-3 FEET. NEEDS TO KEEP A GOOD DISTANCE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN ABOUT TO STOP, NOT HIT OTHER VEHICLE. ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING EXTREMELY HARSHLY. ON UPSHIFT THE CAR WILL SQUEAL THE TIRES CAUSING OBVIOUS CONTROL PROBLEMS. THIS POSES A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, OR ON WET PAVEMENT OR SLICK ROADS, AS CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON UPSHIFT. DEALER SAYS CAR NEEDS REMANUF...

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING EXTREMELY HARSHLY. ON UPSHIFT THE CAR WILL SQUEAL THE TIRES CAUSING OBVIOUS CONTROL PROBLEMS. THIS POSES A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, OR ON WET PAVEMENT OR SLICK ROADS, AS CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON UPSHIFT. DEALER SAYS CAR NEEDS REMANUF...

Jul 13, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 13, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. 8 OTHER REPORTS FILED TO NHTSA, MORE THAN 20 OTHERS HAVE SIMILIAR COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS FAILING AT WWW.HONDAPRELUDE.COM. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY HONDA RECOGNISES THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REPAIR THE DEFECT.

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. 8 OTHER REPORTS FILED TO NHTSA, MORE THAN 20 OTHERS HAVE SIMILIAR COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS FAILING AT WWW.HONDAPRELUDE.COM. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY HONDA RECOGNISES THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REPAIR THE DEFECT.

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WHILE SHIFTING FROM GEAR TO GEAR. WHILE UNDER ANY KIND OF ACCELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WILL CLIMB RPMS BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES, CAUSING IT TO SLAM INTO GEAR. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WILL CAU...

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH ONLY 60,000. DEALERSHIP CANNOT GIVE REASON OTHER THAN "SOMETIMES THEY JUST FALL APART". DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE PRELUDES ARE DESIGNED TO GO OVER 200,000 MILES. HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AND RESULT WAS CONVERTER COLLASPED AND DESTROYED TRANSM...

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH ONLY 60,000. DEALERSHIP CANNOT GIVE REASON OTHER THAN "SOMETIMES THEY JUST FALL APART". DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE PRELUDES ARE DESIGNED TO GO OVER 200,000 MILES. HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AND RESULT WAS CONVERTER COLLASPED AND DESTROYED TRANSM...

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WHILE SHIFTING FROM GEAR TO GEAR. WHILE UNDER ANY KIND OF ACCELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WILL CLIMB RPMS BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES, CAUSING IT TO SLAM INTO GEAR. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WILL CAU...

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH ONLY 60,000. DEALERSHIP CANNOT GIVE REASON OTHER THAN "SOMETIMES THEY JUST FALL APART". DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE PRELUDES ARE DESIGNED TO GO OVER 200,000 MILES. HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AND RESULT WAS CONVERTER COLLASPED AND DESTROYED TRANSM...

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH ONLY 60,000. DEALERSHIP CANNOT GIVE REASON OTHER THAN "SOMETIMES THEY JUST FALL APART". DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE PRELUDES ARE DESIGNED TO GO OVER 200,000 MILES. HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AND RESULT WAS CONVERTER COLLASPED AND DESTROYED TRANSM...

May 15, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, AND THEN FROM THIRD TO FOURTH, EXTREME HESITATION OCCURS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 15, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, AND THEN FROM THIRD TO FOURTH, EXTREME HESITATION OCCURS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Tires

2 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES P205/50R16 ARE CRACKING ALONG THE SIDEWALL. *SLC

Nov 14, 2000 Tires

2 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES P205/50R16 ARE CRACKING ALONG THE SIDEWALL. *SLC

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD A FLAT. WHEN THE TIRE WAS CHANGED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT TREAD HAD BEGAN SEPARATING INSIDE OF TIREWALL. BRIDGESTONE/ FIRESTONE, POTENZA#RE92, #DOT EM3VJJJKO87. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD A FLAT. WHEN THE TIRE WAS CHANGED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT TREAD HAD BEGAN SEPARATING INSIDE OF TIREWALL. BRIDGESTONE/ FIRESTONE, POTENZA#RE92, #DOT EM3VJJJKO87. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Sep 23, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/55? )

Sep 23, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/55? )

May 19, 2000 Power Train

GRINDING OCCURS SHIFTING INTO 2ND FROM 1ST GEAR, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH ENGINE RPMS. 3RD HAPPENS LESS OFTEN, BUT DOESN'T OCCUR EXCLUSIVELY AT HIGH RPMS. 2ND GEAR HAS ALWAYS FELT "NOTCHY" MANY OTHER PRELUDE OWNERS I CORRESPOND WITH THROUGH EMAIL ALSO REPORT SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *AK

May 19, 2000 Power Train

GRINDING OCCURS SHIFTING INTO 2ND FROM 1ST GEAR, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH ENGINE RPMS. 3RD HAPPENS LESS OFTEN, BUT DOESN'T OCCUR EXCLUSIVELY AT HIGH RPMS. 2ND GEAR HAS ALWAYS FELT "NOTCHY" MANY OTHER PRELUDE OWNERS I CORRESPOND WITH THROUGH EMAIL ALSO REPORT SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Suspension Crash

AS THE RESULT OF BROKEN BALL JOINT, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING DAMAGES TO WHEELS,FRAME,ALIGNMENT AND THE BODY. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT IS BLINKING BECAUSE ENGINE BURNS OIL EXCESSIVELY. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Seats Crash

THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Equipment Crash

A/C DOES NOT COOL ENOUGH. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Visibility Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONES. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Equipment Crash

VEHICLE'S RADIO VOLUME IS INADEQATE. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Equipment Crash

VEHICLE'S RADIO VOLUME IS INADEQUATE. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT GO INTO REVERSE SOME TIMES. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Suspension Crash

AS THE RESULT OF BROKEN BALL JOINT, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING DAMAGES TO WHEELS,FRAME,ALIGNMENT AND THE BODY. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT IS BLINKING BECAUSE ENGINE BURNS OIL EXCESSIVELY. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Seats Crash

THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Equipment Crash

A/C DOES NOT COOL ENOUGH. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Visibility Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONES. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Equipment Crash

VEHICLE'S RADIO VOLUME IS INADEQATE. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Equipment Crash

VEHICLE'S RADIO VOLUME IS INADEQUATE. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT GO INTO REVERSE SOME TIMES. YH

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

GETTING A BUMP NOISE WHEN FRONT SUSPENSION IS LOADED ESPESCIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER AND ONE ATTEMPTED REPAIR THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS MAY BE A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CAR AND WILL NOT ATTEMPT ANOTHER REPAIR UNDER WARRANTEE.

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

GETTING A BUMP NOISE WHEN FRONT SUSPENSION IS LOADED ESPESCIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER AND ONE ATTEMPTED REPAIR THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS MAY BE A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CAR AND WILL NOT ATTEMPT ANOTHER REPAIR UNDER WARRANTEE.

Feb 23, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, AND THEN SPUN AROUND. THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY BALL JOINT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 9 TIMES,AND NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, AND THEN SPUN AROUND. THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY BALL JOINT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 9 TIMES,AND NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Steering

WHILE MAKING A SHARP QUICK LEFT TURN, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AFTER SLOWING DOWN, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO WORK. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *ML

Aug 2, 1999 Steering

WHILE MAKING A SHARP QUICK LEFT TURN, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AFTER SLOWING DOWN, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO WORK. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *ML

Jul 20, 1999 Steering

DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, SUCH AS MAKING A TURN (RIGHT OR LEFT) AND HAVING TO MAKE ANOTHER TURN (RIGHT OR LEFT), POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE WHICH CAUSED STEERING TO REACT MORE SLOWLY AND MORE DIFFICULT TO MANEUVERS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER TESTED THE 1998 AND 1999 PRELUDES...

Jul 20, 1999 Steering

DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, SUCH AS MAKING A TURN (RIGHT OR LEFT) AND HAVING TO MAKE ANOTHER TURN (RIGHT OR LEFT), POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE WHICH CAUSED STEERING TO REACT MORE SLOWLY AND MORE DIFFICULT TO MANEUVERS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER TESTED THE 1998 AND 1999 PRELUDES...

Jul 2, 1999 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V069000). HOWEVER AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE DEARLERSHIP DID NOT TIGHTEN THE CALIPER KNUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT PROPERLY, CAUSING ONE TO FALL OFF AND ANOTHER LOOSE. *YC

Jul 2, 1999 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V069000). HOWEVER AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE DEARLERSHIP DID NOT TIGHTEN THE CALIPER KNUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT PROPERLY, CAUSING ONE TO FALL OFF AND ANOTHER LOOSE. *YC

Jun 18, 1999 Power Train

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL TELL US WHATS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THEY DONT KNOW WHY. WE JUST GOT CAR BACK AND ITS STILL SHIFTING STRANGE. CAR HAS NO POWER FOR PASSING IN LOW GEAR. THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE WHEN THE T...

Jun 18, 1999 Power Train

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL TELL US WHATS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THEY DONT KNOW WHY. WE JUST GOT CAR BACK AND ITS STILL SHIFTING STRANGE. CAR HAS NO POWER FOR PASSING IN LOW GEAR. THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE WHEN THE T...

Jan 7, 1999 Suspension

THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A LOUD AND DISTINCT CRACK UPON TAKE OFF AND STOPPING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS MAINLY IN COLD WEATHER. AS WELL AS THE SOUND, THE DRIVER CAN FEEL THE NOISE IN THE FLOORBOARD OF THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS IS A CHARACTARISTIC OF T...

Jan 7, 1999 Suspension

THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A LOUD AND DISTINCT CRACK UPON TAKE OFF AND STOPPING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS MAINLY IN COLD WEATHER. AS WELL AS THE SOUND, THE DRIVER CAN FEEL THE NOISE IN THE FLOORBOARD OF THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS IS A CHARACTARISTIC OF T...

Sep 30, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, WHILE CHANGING INTO 1 AND 2 GEARS IT WILL ABRUPTLY STOP WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED 5 TRANSMISSIONS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Sep 30, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, WHILE CHANGING INTO 1 AND 2 GEARS IT WILL ABRUPTLY STOP WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED 5 TRANSMISSIONS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Aug 3, 1998 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL BUT UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.(99V-069) NLM

Aug 3, 1998 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL BUT UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.(99V-069) NLM

Jan 17, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Jan 17, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON A WET ROAD. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP SHE COULDN'T, LOSING CONTROL AND HAVING AN ACCIDENT, HITTING FRONT WHERE THE AIR BAGS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THEY...

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON A WET ROAD. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP SHE COULDN'T, LOSING CONTROL AND HAVING AN ACCIDENT, HITTING FRONT WHERE THE AIR BAGS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THEY...