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2000 Honda Prelude recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Honda Prelude.

1
recalls
13
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Honda Prelude recalls

Electrical system: ignition, switch

NHTSA campaign 05V025000 · reported January 28, 2005 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 486,659 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 9, 2015 · Electrical system

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 WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF…

Jan 10, 2012 · Power train · 72,000 miles

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. TRANSMISSION ALSO BEGAN…

Jun 26, 2011 · Power train

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 SOME DAYS. FROM JUNE…

Apr 22, 2010 · Power train · 121,548 miles

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, REPLACED ONCE ALREADY. NOW STARTING TO SLIP.

Jun 23, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling · 77,500 miles

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 WAS A 1999 BASE MODEL…

Prelude model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 11310
2001 12130

All Honda Prelude years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Honda Prelude have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Honda Prelude, the most recent reported on January 28, 2005 (Electrical system: ignition, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Prelude?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2000 Honda Prelude complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 9, 2015.