Recalls ·2001 Honda Prelude

2001 Honda Prelude recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Honda Prelude; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 21 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints21
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Check your own vehicle by VIN at NHTSA →

Recalls (3)

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E060000 · 29 Jun 2006

Problem: Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E026000 · 23 Mar 2006

Problem: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

Electrical system — SwitchCampaign 05V025000 · 28 Jan 2005

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 21 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train11 · 52%
Electrical system4 · 19%
Service brakes4 · 19%
Hydraulic4 · 19%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 5%
Steering1 · 5%
Structure1 · 5%
Equipment1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20011
20022
20034
20041
20052
20061
20073
20091
20103
20111
20131
20191

From owner complaints

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…

Power train · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

2001 honda prelude sh, had a previous manual transmission overhaul after driving it for 3 days the manual transmission gave out on the vehicle 3 days later, making loud annoying noises. *tr

Power train · Oct 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Car did not go into any of the gears freely. The culprit was a poorly designed clutch disc. The springs on the disc popped out of the disc resulting in clutch failure. *la

Power train · Oct 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

Timing belt tensioner failing, belt flapping between 1800 and 3000 rpms upon acceleration and deceleration. *jb

Engine and engine cooling · Oct 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Related pages

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.