Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Honda Prelude
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Honda Prelude has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Honda Prelude. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V025000 IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V120000 HONDA/IGNITION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V069000 HONDA/BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Honda Prelude has five recall campaigns and no visible owner complaints, which suggests limited reliability data. The recalls cover external lighting, ignition switch issues, and front suspension concerns, indicating these areas may need attention. Without complaint data, the overall rating remains 'average.'
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition switch | Unknown | $150–$400 | occasional |
| lower ball joint | Unknown | $200–$600 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition key removal issues
- Unusual front suspension noise
- Steering stiffness
- Uneven tire wear
- Electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Honda Prelude at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.