1992 Honda Prelude Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Honda Prelude, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 65mph the vehicle started making a loud popping noise. I was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a dealership, there it was diagnosed a failed transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10230198, filed 2008-06, 109,000 miles“Was driving approximately 30mph when engine check light came on. Then, vehicle suddenly stopped. Vehicle towed to dealer. Service mechanic indicated that distributor had failed & bearings were melted. This is what caused vehicle to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #870584, filed 2000-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 | 52% |
| 2000 | 7 | 54% |
| 1999 | 8 | 26% |
| 1998 | 31 | 45% |
| 1997 | 40 | 61% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
| 1993 | 2 | 18% |
| 1992 | 3 | 14% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Honda Prelude
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Honda Prelude
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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