Transmission Failure Problems of Honda Prelude

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

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The transmission seemed to stop working in d(drive) mode. I had to use the manual/ autostick to get the car to drive. There was no improvement in the shifting. I had to pay to have a 5 speed swap done at a performance shop. This is my 3rd Honda that has had transmission failure.

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

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1998 Honda Prelude w/ sequential shift automatic. The vehicle has 135,000 miles on it when purchased. After some online research, I found many people reporting transmission failures in this vehicle with this transmission. I even found that Honda has recalled the Prelude's in turkey for this same issue, but has not in the us. The repairs cost approximately $2,800. Why was this recall facilitated on the same vehicle in another country, but not in the us?.

The automatic sport shift transmission failed in August of 05, and it was replaced with the same transmission, which is starting to fail again, I do not have the financial support to replace this transmission again if it fails. This car has been very well taken care of and never red-lined, always oil changed at 3000 miles, etc. I feel this transmission is a safety hazard and that Honda should replace this transmission with one that is safe and reliable, not the current one, which I feel is a danger to all Prelude owners.

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

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.

While driving, my car will over rev, and jerk into gear. If I let off of the gas it will slip into gear less harshly. I brought my car to Honda of covington in covington, la, and they informed me that the transmission was failing due to the installation of aftermarket parts, such as a cold-air intake, header, and exhaust muffler. My local mechanic sais this is ludicrous, and that a simple additon of 10-15 hp would not cause a transmission failure. I have not modified or altered in any way the internal components of the car. Each modification was a simple bolt-on and at the time of purcahse was in accordance with Honda. I called Honda techinical service many times and asked if I put a certain aftermarket part on my car would it void my warranty. Each time Honda told me that asd long as the internal components of my car remained intact, I would not be in trouble. They alos informed me of buying an axle-back exhaust instead of a full cat-back, to better insure the safety of my warranty. Now I am informed that my tranny would ned to be replced or overhualed at a cost of more than $5000, and now Honda has gone back on their word, and decided to null my warranty based on the addition of aftermarket components. I have since contacted a lawyer and plan to sue Honda.

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.

1999 Honda Prelude sport shift automatic transmission failure at 46,000 miles and at a speed of 36 mph as documented by Honda! I haven't done anything wrong and neither has any other Prelude owner and Honda wants $6,000 dollars of my hard earned money! yes that's 1/4 the total cost of the car brand new! please help.

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The vehicle experienced transmission failure.

In January of 2000 after 3 trips to the Honda telling them that I had a transmission problem (and being told their was nothing wrong), my transmission failed. The symptom was that it would intermittently hard shift into 4th gear from 3rd while at highway speeds and loose power. The unit had these symptoms for approximately 24000 miles, but was first brought to Honda with 9000 miles on. Honda refused to deal with the problem and told me their was nothing wrong. At the time, I indicated that I was concerned about safety with merging into and out of traffic, but my concerns fell on death ears. After the original transmission finally failed (2 days after the last time I took the car to the dealer and complained of the problem), a new transmission was finally installed a month later. The replacement transmission has 58,000 miles on it and has begun to exhibit exactly the same symptoms as the original transmission. Being concerned about getting the run around, I decided not to take the car to the original dealer (madison Honda, madison, NJ) but to paramus Honda, paramus, NJ. I explained the problem and the specific symptom (that can be recreated every time), they diagnosed the unit and told me nothing was wrong with it. Additionally, he unit has begun to intermittently jitter while driving in 4th gear, causing a loss of power. Honda seems content to ignore this problem. The dealers appear to have been told by Honda of America not to replace the transmissions until they completely fail. This policy is putting Honda's customers as severe risk. Driving in northern NJ requires being able to merge into the traffic and so on. Failure of the transmission to produce power has almost gotten me killed once. Honda does not seem to care. Once again I'm getting the run around even though it could lead to my death.

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.

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Honda has identified that the 1998 automatic transmission has a manufacturer's durability defect. They have been repeatedly refused to deal with the problem, costing consumers $2700. 00 each time the transmission fails. More over, they have been trying to keep it quiet. I have specific documentation of the issue, and would be happy to send it to you! ( dot number: tire size: 205/50/16 ).