2001 Honda Prelude Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Honda Prelude.
Complaints
25
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Honda Prelude Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:94,000 mi
#23 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:65,667 mi
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:101,960 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Honda Prelude.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 65,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 101,960 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 39,781 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 36,663 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | 142,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — |
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