Does the 2001 Honda Prelude have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 Honda Prelude?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).

How many 2001 Honda Prelude complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Honda Prelude recalls and problems

1 recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Honda Prelude.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2001 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.

Power train11
Electrical system4
Service brakes, hydraulic4
Air bags1
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment1
Exterior lighting1
Steering1
Structure1

What owners report

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

Mar 9, 2019 · Power train · 142,000 miles · crash reported
TAKATA RECALL ANY TIME I PUT MY CAR IN D4 (AUTOMATIC) IT GETS TO ABOUT 2500 RPM TO 3000 RPM IN 1ST THEN I HAVE TO MESSAGE THE THROTTLE SO IT WILL SHIFT AND ONCE IT SHIFTS TO 2ND IT STARTS SHIFTING VERY QUICKLY NO MATTER THE RPMS TO 3RD THEN 4TH. ALSO WHEN IT'S SHIFTING IT JERKS PRETTY VIOLENTLY.

Jun 12, 2013 · Electrical system
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST TURNS OFF THEN WONT START FOR AWHILE WHEN STARTS BACK UP SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WE KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH AND INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE WE HAVE THREE KIDS THAT RIDE IN THIS CAR AND DON'T WANT SOMETHING TO HAPPEN WHILE WE ARE DRIVING THE CAR AND IT…

May 10, 2011 · Air bags · 130,000 miles · crash reported
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PRELUDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Dec 19, 2010 · Power train · 110,000 miles
JUST LIKE MANY OTHER 97-01 HONDA PRELUDES MY CAR HAS BEGIN TO HAVE PROBLEMS SHIFTING. IF I DO NOT ALLOW MY CAR TO WARM UP IT WILL REV REALLY HIGH AND JERK INTO GEAR. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT REVVED REALLY HIGH. HAD THE DRIVER BEHIND ME NOT SWERVED OVER THEY WOULD HAVE REAR ENDED ME.

Sep 20, 2010 · Electrical system · 105,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PRELUDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE…

Prelude model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	13	1	0
2001	1	21	3	0

All Honda Prelude years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Honda Prelude have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 Honda Prelude?: Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2001 Honda Prelude complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 9, 2019.