Automatic Transmission problems of the 1997 Honda Prelude

18 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Honda Prelude. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2010

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.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2010

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.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2008

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 auto transmissions in a recall, why haven't the addressed the issues in the prior years? it's the same car as the 00-01, no changes were made to the body, engine, transmission, and yet they refuse to address this widespread issue among Prelude owners. I for one am tired of it, Honda owes it to their loyal consumers that they confront this issue head on.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2005

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 problem that costs a lot of money. I bought this car for its quality and prestige in the Honda world, but due to the lack of quality and workmanship in the automatic transmissions, my opinion of Preludes has drastically dropped. I would not care if I had an automatic or a manual, I just want a car that works like the Honda company lacked to make it. Thank you.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2004

97 Honda Prelude.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2003

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.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2003

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 inherent problem, and offer consumer assistance, such as they are doing with the 2000 through 2003 models ( 100,000 mile extended warranties). I am a young consumer, who once trusted Honda, and will not regain that trust unless they stand behind their "expensive" product. My car is currently at a local Honda dealer and they are quoting costs of from $1,000. 00 to $3,000. 00 to repair. The dealer has also stated that they are seeing numerous instances of failure with late model Honda automatic transmissions. I cannot afford a high car payment, and continue to pay high repair bills for a late model car. Honda motor company needs to address this problem, or possibly face a class action suit if inherent failures begin to cause severe accidents. Toyota has been asked/required to fix the oil problems with there 4 cylinder camrys, so why shouldn't Honda face up to and admit their inherent problems with their automatic transmissions.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2002

Faulty transmission in 1997 Honda Prelude ss automatic transmission.

9 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2002

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 sure how long the shifts would take. Honda never identified the problem. Their only solution was a complete transmission replacement. Honda America provided the replacement transmission (goodwill assistance), but I was required to pay labor (~$380). The problem now appears to be fixed. Nlm.

10 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2002

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.

11 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2002

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 starting to shift hard again.

12 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

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 transmission. "sometimes they just fall apart" is a very expensive answer for a car with only 60,000 miles.

13 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

14 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/08/1999

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 transmission goes out it has no power at all. Nevermind getting stuck on the freeway. Please feel free to call us if any further info is needed. Thanks jean delucia.

15 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/27/1998

Problems with ball joints, brakes, air conditioner, radio, windshield and seats. 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 continued to exist.

16 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/27/1998

Transmission does not go into reverse some times. Yh.

17 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/31/1997

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.

18 Automatic Transmission problem

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.



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