Transmission complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that the battery was charged to 50 percent. The contact went to the charging station, but the vehicle failed to charge after two hours. The contact drove to another charging station and received a charge now message to slow down, and the vehicle shut down. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle went into neutral. While driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle went to 70 percent charge. There was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the axle and CV joint. While using the turn signal, the turn signal responded on the opposite side as intended and turned on the windshield wipers. The contact was unable to locate the hazard lights. The contact called OnStar, who contacted Honda for a jumpstart. Another tow company was contacted, who was unable to tow the vehicle due to the vehicle not shifting into neutral. …
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clicking sound coming from the front wheels while turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the CV axle was faulty and needed to be replaced. The CV axle was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, approximately 2,500 miles later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the replacement CV axle had also failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance system had malfunctioned and erroneously indicated to stop the vehicle, although no other vehicles or objects were nearby. The vehicle also abruptly stopped in the middle of the road on several occasions with no other vehicles or objects nearby. …
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front end while making a left or right turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the parts were on back order. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the axle on one side of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The axle was ordered for the other axle replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the sound persisted on both sides of the vehicle. The axles were replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven, and the dealer confirmed that the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound while turning. The contact was informed that it was a common failure; however, no diagnostic information was provided. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was pending approval. The contact stated that the vehicle was covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 51,064.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Prologue years have transmission problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2024 (155) and 2025 (29) model years. Transmission complaints make up 18% of all complaints for the 2024.
Is there a recall for Honda Prologue transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for any Honda Prologue model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Honda Prologue transmission problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 6,000 miles; 89% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the axle assembly (5 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.