Power Train Problems of Honda Prelude

Honda Prelude owners have reported 98 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Honda Prelude

The Automatic Transmission problem

On my third transmission for this car, I have become scared to drive it. When making left turns my transmission will randomly choose when to engage in the correct gear. There have been many close accidents in this car and I am no longer able to make left turns.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failure, replaced once already. Now starting to slip.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Hi, I have a 2000 Honda Prelude. It is the automatic version with the sport shifter. Recently my transmission has been acting more than usual. From when I bought my car in November of 2009 and until June 18th 2011, my transmission shifted into each gear fine, but did have some abnormal shifts on   Read details...

The Power Train problem

This is the first time I had to replace the transmission at 65867 miles on it, well I was driving down to the street one day and then it's started to slip in. And out of a gear and the next day I tried to pull out of.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

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.   Read details...




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