2000 Honda Prelude Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 54%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,571miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Honda Prelude, 54% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,571 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.
“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“After eleven years of ownership and 72,000 miles, transmission experienced failure of both right and left axle seals over the course of a year, causing serious transmission leaks. Both seals were replaced by the dealer. After only four months, both axle seals began seriously leaking once again. Transmission also began to make whirring noises above 30 MPH. Dealer determined that the transmission had experienced failure of differential bearings and off-axis axles were wearing out the seals prematurely. Dealer quoted $4,500 replacement of transmission as only repair option.”
NHTSA complaint #10443354, filed 2012-01, 72,000 miles“Hi, I have a 2000 Honda Prelude. It is the automatic version with the sport shifter. Recently my transmission has been acting more than usual. From when I bought my car in november of 2009 and until june 18th 2011, my transmission shifted into each gear fine, but did have some abnormal shifts on some days. From june 18th 2011 in the afternoon and until june 25th 2011, my car's transmission started to slip and shifted really harsh in every gear. The worst gear is 3rd. Third gear slips really bad and has a late delay when shifting to 4th.”
NHTSA complaint #10408916, filed 2011-06“Transmission case is cracked and there was oil leaking from vehicle. Contacted mechanic. Honda corporate offered to replace transmission for free. Vehicle has never been in any front end collision.”
NHTSA complaint #8008171, filed 2002-04“Gear shifter is not working properly. Shifter becomes hard when driving to shift into place. Contacted dealer, and dealer was checking it out. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8018699, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10012643Oct 1, 2004Warranty extension: accord, odyssey, and prelude automatic transmission. Update.
Transmission 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 2000 Honda Prelude
3 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 31, 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