2000 Honda Prelude Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,961miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Honda Prelude, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,961 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“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“The contact owns a 2000 Honda Prelude. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10789416, filed 2015-11Related recalls
- 05V025000Jan 28, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the…Covers: Honda Prelude 1997–2001, Accord 1999–2002, Acura TL 1999–2000
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 | 3 | 23% |
| 1999 | 7 | 23% |
| 1998 | 12 | 17% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
| 1993 | 2 | 18% |
| 1992 | 5 | 23% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Honda Prelude
7 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Honda Prelude
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology