2025 HONDA PROLOGUE Power Train Problems

Within 1K miles, both CV joints began to "click" when doing low speed turns -- or accelerating while turning. This is a VERY widely documented issue with the Honda Prologue. Just took the car in to my local (Honda Marin) dealership (car now has 5K miles). They verified the issue but stated Honda of America had no fix at this time -- and that it wasn't a safety concern. I'm not sure how this can be true -- when a CV joint fails, you no longer have power to the wheels.

When turning at a slow speed there is a clicking sound caused by a faulty CV joint. It appears re-engineered parts are not available. To repair the issue, the same parts are used, which are likely to keep failing.

Consistent clicking noise when turning steering wheel left or right from stopped to slow speeds. Noise observed around 1,200 miles. Both front CV joints/axels were replaced by dealership of purchase at approximately 3,200 miles. Identical clicking sounds have begun again. Vehicle has approximately 5,200. Issue has been reported to dealership of purchase again.

The car has 3000 miles on it and the CV joints have failed. Every time I turn the car makes a clicking sound.

My 2025 Honda Prologue Elite is experiencing multiple safety-related issues. The front CV axles make a consistent clicking noise when turning, indicating a possible drivetrain or axle defect. The power tailgate also intermittently and unexpectedly closes on its own while loading or unloading, creating a risk of head injury. In addition, the infotainment screen and digital gauge cluster will randomly shut off while driving—sometimes for up to 30 seconds—leaving me without speed, range, or other essential telemetry while the vehicle is in motion. All of which the dealer will not address or states they can't replicate.

The vehicle makes a noticeable clicking sound when making routine left and right turns. This noise is not coming from the cabin of the vehicle, but sounds like it's coming from the wheels/axles. I have observed some level of clicking sound during turns since I purchased the vehicle in May 2025, but with each passing month, the volume and frequency of the clicking has increased. I now feel unsafe making any turns at 90 degrees or greater as the steering feels insecure and sounds indicate possible hazard/parts failure during vehicle operation. Almost all turns feel as though they are pushing the vehicle to the limit and I fear the parts/joints will fail while the vehicle is in operation. U-Turns are nearly out of the question. If a vehicle cannot safely and effectively make a greater degree of turn, then the turning radius should not allow a driver to put the vehicle into that position. However, for this vehicle, it seems almost any turning at all would then be completely impossible. As the car is still new and well within warranty, I will be taking it to my dealership for inspection and repair. The vehicle has never been in any type of collision or accident of any kind.

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the driver’s side wheel. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the axles needed to be replaced on the front driver’s and passenger’s side. The vehicle was repaired, and the front axles were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to report the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the dealer would be contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 3,573.

Mileage: 3,573

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clicking sound coming from the front wheels while turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the CV axle was faulty and needed to be replaced. The CV axle was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, approximately 2,500 miles later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the replacement CV axle had also failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance system had malfunctioned and erroneously indicated to stop the vehicle, although no other vehicles or objects were nearby. The vehicle also abruptly stopped in the middle of the road on several occasions with no other vehicles or objects nearby. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Mileage: 2,000

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left or right turn, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side axle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline by the manufacturer to report the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

Mileage: 100

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that the battery was charged to 50 percent. The contact went to the charging station, but the vehicle failed to charge after two hours. The contact drove to another charging station and received a charge now message to slow down, and the vehicle shut down. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle went into neutral. While driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle went to 70 percent charge. There was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the axle and CV joint. While using the turn signal, the turn signal responded on the opposite side as intended and turned on the windshield wipers. The contact was unable to locate the hazard lights. The contact called OnStar, who contacted Honda for a jumpstart. Another tow company was contacted, who was unable to tow the vehicle due to the vehicle not shifting into neutral. The contact stated that another driver notified her that the headlights were off. The tow truck driver was able to locate the hazard lights and override the powertrain system. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

Mileage: 200