1998 Honda Prelude Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Honda Prelude, 3% of the 69 complaints for this model year.
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 the car is in motion driving on the free way the car will shut off due to ignition switch or tumbler any key movement will cause the car to shut off making the steering wheel to lock up vary dangerous to travel with children.”
NHTSA complaint #11155415, filed 2018-12“Instrument panel gauge indicator light for the active torque transfer system turns on after start of engine and driving a short distance (about a mile - does not turn on initially at engine start). Indicator light discrepancy occurred the same day as the installation of the manufacturers spare tire on the drivers side front wheel and less than 10 miles accumulated on the spare tire. Indicator light continued to turn on after new stock size tire installed.”
NHTSA complaint #741270, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10013967May 1, 2004Type 1 immobi brake codes available on the interactive network (honda).
- 10014220Feb 16, 2004Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Honda Prelude
31 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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