2000 Honda Prelude Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prelude years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda Prelude. That ranks 5th out of 7 Prelude model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 54%), typically at around 73,571 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Honda Prelude problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 54% | 73,571 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | 63,961 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 15% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Honda Prelude recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Ignition-park interlock (PE05002) — opened Jan 13, 2005, closed Feb 2, 2005, led to recall 05V025000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda prelude. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
After eleven years of ownership and 72,000 miles, transmission experienced failure of both right and left axle seals over the course of a year, causing serious transmission leaks. Both seals were replaced by the dealer. After only four months, both axle seals began seriously leaking once again…
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…
Transmission failure, replaced once already. Now starting to slip. *tr
I have a 2000 honda prelude type sh. It has been making a weird sound so i too it to the dealer. They said the auto tensioner and timing belt needs replaced. The service is not suppose to be done until 105,000 miles. The car has 77,000 miles. I ran into the same thing on my previous prelude which…
Other Honda Prelude years
← 1999 Prelude · 2001 Prelude →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Prelude | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 | 1 |
| 1999 Prelude | 31 | 2 |
| 1998 Prelude | 69 | 3 |
| 1997 Prelude | 66 | 3 |
| 1996 Prelude | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 Prelude | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Prelude?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Prelude?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Honda Prelude a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prelude model years, the 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.