Transmission Failure problems of the 1997 Honda Prelude

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

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2008

My 1997 Honda Prelude sports shift auto transmission failed and now it needs to be towed.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2003

Transmission failed prematurely. . . Car slows down significantly during gear shift in the automatic transmission. This causes the drivers following the vehicle to brake unexpectedly.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2003

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 97-99 Honda Prelude cars, so, the service manager decided to retry the Honda USA number, and they got me through and replaced the transmission under a non-transmission warranty. So, my point is that Honda must comply with a transmission warranty on all these cars, and not just the newer models, because it is unfair to have a transmission which will eventually fail, again and again and again. So, with all this said, I want to make sure something will be done regarding this issue. Thanks.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2003

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.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

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 remanufactured transmission. I have researched and found this (transmission failures) to be a known problem with Honda Preludes of this generation, as well as accuras of similar vintage. I have uncovered information that Honda has been aware of this problem for some time and done nothing to correct. I contacted Honda consumer service and they would not discuss with me. I feel Honda should recall these cars for this potentailly dangerous defect.

6 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2001

Auto transmission failed prematurely. . Read more...




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