Honda Prelude 2000

• Recall 50866 [USA]: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
  Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
  this recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 60946 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 36732 [USA]: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
  On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
  dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
  honda recall nos.P68, p69.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2005037 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. Correction: dealers will perform the required inspection and necessary repairs.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Ignition-park interlock investigation # PE05002

  The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (nhtsa 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.Complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.The noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda¿s new recall (nhtsa 05v-025, honda p68, p69); 402,525 of these were investigated in dp04-006.Seepart 573 documents related to 05v-025 for further detail on other models and mys.Odi notes that, according to honda¿s analysis, interlock system warranty rates for the tl and prelude models involved in 05v-025 are similar to those of the accord models.Information provided by honda during dp04-006 indicates that certain vehicles containing interlock systems made by its japanese lock manufacturing facility may contain defective internal components.In combination with certain wear and usage factors, this may lead to a condition that prevents the system from blocking removal of the ignition key when the vehicle is not in park.If the driver leaves the transmission in a non-park position and fails to set the hand brake when parking, the vehicle may roll away and crash.Interlock systems manufactured by honda¿s u.S. Lock manufacturer do not appear to contain this defect and are therefore not included in the recall action. In a letter dated january 27, 2005, honda advised that it will conduct a safety recall to either upgrade (for operative systems) or repair (for inoperative systems) subject interlock systems with new design level components that do not contain the defect.
  

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Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Transmission failure, replaced once already. Now starting to slip. *tr

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. Why can't honda be liable to fix a defective part that everyone has trouble with? *tr

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. And honda dealer i followed instruction from recall letter and honda dealer has failed to remedy the defect in my vehicle without charge and honda automobile customer service has not been completely repaired but how can i completely repair it if they don't reimburse my money and keep making me pay for repairs of a recall . *jb

2000 honda prelude fuel cap was loose, and the radio became inoperative after ignition switch recall repairs were performed.*mr the dealer also replaced the starter under warranty because the vehicle took longer than normal to start. *nm

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.*ak

Transmission case is cracked and there was oil leaking from vehicle. Contacted mechanic. *ak honda corporate offered to replace transmission for free. Vehicle has never been in any front end collision. *jg

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1279 [1] P1279
• P1456 [1] Evap Emission Control Sys Vent Control Valve Circuit
• P1457 [1] Unable To Bleed - Up Vacuum in Tank
• P0301 [1] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• P0306 [1] Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
• P0133 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)