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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: ignition, switch
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2005-02-15 · campaign 2005-037
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.
Owner complaints (21)
Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Honda Prelude (3 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 13).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 11 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Honda Prelude version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Prelude 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Prelude 2.2 L Automatic (S4) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
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