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1998 Honda Prelude

Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda Prelude. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are electrical system (15%) and suspension (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
86 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Transmission 34% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
21 to 22 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda Prelude. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are electrical system (15%) and suspension (12%).

  • Transmission 34%
  • Electrical system 15%
  • Suspension 12%
  • Engine 6%
  • Air bags 5%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Honda Prelude

Recalls

The 1998 Honda Prelude is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 1998 Honda Prelude

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1998 Honda Prelude. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 24 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Prelude