Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Problems of Honda Prelude

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 anywhere. My fourth gear was gone they check engine light is on. Not to mention when the problem was adressed to the dealer they said bring it I'n and they will erase the code "good as new" to be exact. But honestly as a consumer a loyal one, I feel like I should be compensated by having my transmission replaced or fully rebuilt. Cause everyone knows as well as Honda mechanics who have filled me in with the ss transmission problems being the cause of bad bearings and bad internals and bad torque converters. Seeing as me being the consumer and beeing constantly put in a situation been am I gonna break down on the freeway on the way to work or yet even worse at night past midnight when I'm off. Now let me remind u it's still a lease and there are some facts I know ad researched on like "the magnuson-moss warranty act (15 u. S. C. 2302ã‚â©)" which states: this federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part: ã‚€å’no warrantor of.

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I have owned three Hondas. A 1988 accord, 93 accord, and now currently the 98 Prelude. Of all three the Prelude has given me the most problems. I have spent over $1500 in repairs so far in having the car 8 months. Now my torque converter needs to be replaced. On doing research I have found that Honda is having some sort of major transmission problem between the years 98-01 yet they only issued extended warranties on the 00-01 models. Why? the 97-01 Preludes are all exactly the same with the same transmissions and all. So why were they not all included in the warranty. I firmly stand behind Honda's quality and reputation to this day, but if they have a nationwide problem they do need to make sure and include all model years affected to keep their reputation good. It seems the older model year Honda's were built better than the newer ones from what I understand. I do not quite understand this because most car companies strive to make their cars better and more reliable each year. I just wish Honda would have made sure to cover all the affected cars under the extended warranty as to keep customers satisfied.

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Technical service bulletins summary make: Honda model: prelude year: 1998 service bulletin number: 010400 NHTSA item number: 618985 summary description: subject regarding a leaking torque converter. Technical service bulletins summary make: Honda model: prelude year: 1998 service bulletin number: 00090 NHTSA item number: 615735 summary description: subject regarding rear suspension clunks. Make: model: year: service bulletin number: NHTSA item number: summary description: subject regarding automatic transmission shift problems - slippage, flare, hard upshift. Summary description: subject regarding malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0133.

My Honda Prelude 2001 vibrates severely after driving 2 hours at a steady speed. Have brought it back for service 4 times; no problems found. This is an extremely dangerous fault; I am planning to sell it but don't want to endanger someone else. Can't understand why no other Prelude owners have reported similar malfunctions.

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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.

Instrument panel gauge indicator light for the active torque transfer system turns on after start of engine and driving a short distance (about a mile - does not turn on initially at engine start). Indicator light discrepancy occurred the same day as the installation of the manufacturers spare tire on the drivers side front wheel and less than 10 miles accumulated on the spare tire. Indicator light continued to turn on after new stock size tire installed.