1998 Honda Prelude transmission problems
The 1998 Honda Prelude has 31 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 36% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Transmission complaints
36%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PRELUDE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO ROLL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS DRAGGED BY THE VEHICLE, BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO LET GO AND…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1998 Honda Prelude have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1998 Honda Prelude transmission — 36% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.