Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 -22 City / 26 -27 HWY
Horsepower
195 -200
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Chelsea B
It has trouble going in reverse.
I love the gas mileage, I love that repairs are cheap and it rarely breaks down. I love that it is easy to drive and handles well. I do not love how low to the ground it is and wish I had more trunk space.
accountCircle Eileen R
I love my prelude, it has guts, and is reliable.
I love my prelude. It is very reliable, low maintenance, has power, fun to drive. Because it requires high octane gas, it can be expensive to drive, but since it has been so reliable, and not needed many automotive repairs, and gets decent gas mileage, it is requirement of higher priced gas has not been an issue in the long term. My car is not stock, it has a performance exhaust system, and an upgraded sound system, and did when I bought it, so I do not know if I would like my car as much if it was stock. Overall, the second favorite car I have ever owned.
accountCircle Bernie R
Amazing, affordable, fun car
This car has been exceedingly reliable, except for two years, in which I had to replace my a/c at $3600, and a variety of valves the next year, to the tune of about 3k. It handles like a dream, and is ergonomically correct for me. Even though I've developed back pain; it is still comfortable to drive.
accountCircle Erin B
Why Honda Preludes Are The Best!
This Honda is the best ever! It is sporty, fast, reliable and great on gas mileage! I have never owned a car that has been so fun to drive. My Honda is so attractive and stylish! It never has let me down. I have not had any mechanical problems with it. I wish Honda would continue to make the Prelude or bring it back!
accountCircle Dean B
Hot style and fantastic details
I have had no problems with my Honda Prelude front wheel drive. My car is very good on gas and excellent in the snow. It has great gas mileage and has never overheated or broke down. Comfortable seats and fantastic shifting and braking. I love the cornering and it comes to a quick stop when I need it to.
accountCircle Phillip M
It is in completely stock form.
I have no dislikes with this vehicle. It is a great car. It is very reliable and is low maintenance.
accountCircle Robert S
The great forgotten prelude.
Great small vehicle gets good gas mileage people constantly wanting to purchase the car from me and I have done very little to it except put a new stereo with navigation in it. Very fast 225 hours es and that with a 4 cylinder motor in it. Just an aftermarket air intakes.
accountCircle ivette C
20 year old Honda Prelude, a quality vehicle that longs for the open Highway.
The quality of my car is enduring, but the city I live in is known for terrible roads and it is such a low-slung car with little clearance, very fast and efficient but made for a highway, not these beat up streets I've had many a problem with struts. And tires from the potholes. I've already had the timing mechanism changed it only has a hundred fifty thousand miles on it and it flies on the highway. It has leaked into the trunk has a lot of mildew in it and I had to rip the carpet out. Also if the battery is ever turned off for example when you change it or leave the lights on it is very difficult to turn the auto theft back off to get the radio on the only thing falling apart on the 2001 car is out of the plastic on the dash.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kayla W
It just does not run and there's no cause.
I had the car for maybe a week and a half, bought all the things I was told you replace made sure everything was up to date then out of nowhere will not run, I have had it checked out by 3 different machines and they cannot find the source of the problem.
accountCircle Gabe S
It has a lot of problems but it gets me to work.
I bought my car used when I was desperate for a vehicle. The price was reasonable and it was in fairly good condition. It is not my dream car, it has a lot of issues, but it'll do for now!
accountCircle Carey F
Hawaii salt air won't destroy my car.
It's old. It runs great because I believe in maintenance and respecting what you own, it's just old. The engine, transmission, and air con work great, and the brake pads, windshield wipers and tires are replaced as needed.

Honda Prelude Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
195 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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200 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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2001 Honda Prelude Owner Reviews

4.15
13 Reviews
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5 stars 54%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 0%
1 star 8%
accountCircle Kayla W on September 27, 2020
It just does not run and there's no cause.
I had the car for maybe a week and a half, bought all the things I was told you replace made sure everything was up to date then out of nowhere will not run, I have had it checked out by 3 different machines and they cannot find the source of the problem.
accountCircle Angela H on May 8, 2020
It handles well. It is pretty. Good on gas.
The car drives well. It is hard to get in and out of. It is a sports car. It handles well. It has a sunroof.

Ranks #7 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2001 Honda Prelude has an average owner rating of 4.15 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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5
2
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4.71
7
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4.15

Ranks #5 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Honda Prelude has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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34 MPG
2
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31 MPG
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27 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the honda prelude speaker size?

Answer: If you want to know what the speaker size is on the 2000 Honda Prelude, this is where you need to be. The front door tweeters have the size of tweeter. The front door woofers require a size of 6-1/2". The rear...

Is a honda prelude fwd or rwd?

Answer: The Honda Prelude is front-wheel drive. Most modern cars have front-wheel drive. Typically, the engine and transmission in FWD cars are mounted at the front of the vehicles transversely, and these parts send...

Are honda preludes rare?

Answer: Honda Preludes were discontinued in 2001 and they are considered rare by most car collectors. When manufactured were lauded for being a well-designed car. Due to its popularity with a certain crowd, it's very...

What are the 2001 honda prelude automatic transmission problems?

Answer: The 2001 Honda Prelude automatic transmission problems are doesn't stay in gear and delayed shift. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point....

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety