1998 Honda Prelude electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Honda Prelude — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is the first time I had to replace the transmission at 65867 miles on it, Well I was driving down to the street one day and then it's started to Slip In. and out of a gear And the next day I tried to pull out Of. my driveway The transmission is bad and Honda knows this, the second time it is…”
filed Jun 22, 2023
“While driving or at stop light, car stalls without warning. Must have a jump to restart and can only drive 5-10 miles before car stalls saying battery not charging. Battery and alternator both test as good. Car may start and run normally for several days then problem reappears.”
filed Jun 2, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda prelude. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the interior lighting illuminated; however, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to norm reeves honda superstore west covina (1840 e garvey ave s, west covina, ca 91791, (626) 251-2995) where it was diagnosed that…”
filed Apr 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT…Campaign 05V025000 · Jan 28, 2005
- ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN…Campaign 02V120000 · May 16, 2002
Related service bulletins
Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p0740, p0741 repair tips. Another look. Honda servicenews. *tt
11012003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Prelude years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Prelude | 4 | 19% |
| 1999 Prelude | 7 | 23% |
| 1997 Prelude | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 Prelude | 5 | 23% |
| 1989 Prelude | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 Prelude | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Honda Prelude
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.