One problem related to cruise control has been reported for the 1999 Honda Prelude. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While exiting from the parking lot the engine accelerated into a paasing gear thrust which hurtled the vehicle into the drivers side of a passing vehicle. Heritage Honda admitted that the accident was caused by a faulty transmission. After repairs the vehicle surged again as consumer gently eased forward to avoid hitting a high curb. The engine roared into a forward motion, jumping the curb, the wheels were forced to the right, loosing control the vehicle crossed an island, an alleyway, and hit a parked vehicle. Immediately after impact, consumer was able to put the vehicle in neutral while the engine continued to race. Consumer believes it's a faulty cruise control sensor that is at fault.