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Honda PreludeModel year report

2000 Honda Prelude Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
73,571miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Honda Prelude (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2000 Honda Prelude. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 7 complaints (54% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,571 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I received a safety recall from the american Honda motor company stating that I needed to make an appointment at the authorized Honda dealer, due my from my car whatsoever transmission. 2 weeks later I was unable to remove my key from my car whatsoever reverse, or place my car in park so therefore I parked in neutral with the brake on my recall notice specifically stated that these exact problems would occur and would be repaired free of charge or reimbursed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10137016, filed 2005-09, 73,571 miles

Electrical system: “2000 Honda Prelude fuel cap was loose, and the radio became inoperative after ignition switch recall repairs were performed. The dealer also replaced the starter under warranty because the vehicle took longer than normal to start.”

NHTSA complaint #10130205, filed 2005-07, 54,351 miles

Engine cooling: “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. Honda will not issue a recall or help financially. This costs around a $1000 to fix. If the auto tensioner fails, the timing belt can break leading to a ruined engine. Everyone in the Honda community knows this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10232064, filed 2008-06, 77,500 miles

Air bags: “While driving 35 MPH had a frontal impact with a tree in which the airbag deployed 3 seconds late, causing occupant to hit the steering with seatbelt on, and sustaining injuries. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #854741, filed 2000-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 72,000 and 77,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5060%50–7520%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 73,571 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2000200120023200520082010201120122015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Honda Prelude version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prelude FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual202522$3,750
Prelude FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192421$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Honda Prelude → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Honda Prelude

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20012185,4801—22—Stable
20001373,5711—22—Not enough data
19993167,0642—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19986993,7903—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19976693,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995687,5000—21—Not enough data
19949128,0000—21—Not enough data
199311124,0000—21—Not enough data
199222173,3750—22—Stable
199115129,0001—21—Stable
198921—1—21—Stable
198835192,6386—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198714133,1332—25—Not enough data
198612—2—24—Not enough data
19857—1—23—Not enough data
19845—1—24—Not enough data

All Honda Prelude model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Honda Prelude have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2000 Honda Prelude as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Honda Prelude is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 7 complaints (54% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2000 Honda Prelude been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Honda Prelude get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Honda Prelude (Prelude, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Honda Prelude reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,571 miles and the middle half falls between 72,000 and 77,500 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.