Complaints
40
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Honda Prelude Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:85,354 mi
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:126,276 mi
#33 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:66,730 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Honda Prelude.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 85,354 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 126,276 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 66,730 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 67,067 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 84,070 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 81,450 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 152,882 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 67,067 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 67,061 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | 33,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 67,061 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | — |
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