2025 Honda Prologue Problems and Recalls (146 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2025 Honda Prologue is Steering (17% of 146 owner reports). There are 1 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Steering — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 146 complaints · 1 recalls

What problems show up on the 2025 Honda Prologue?

25 of 146 filings named Steering (17% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Electrical (19 reports).

There are 1 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Rear camera / backup safety. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2024 has 824 reports on file; this year has 146. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2025 Honda Prologue

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 1 campaigns on file below.
  2. Steering. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight.
  3. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  4. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Steering. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Steering 25 complaints · 17.1% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 5
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 3
  • Deaths 0
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Steering (STEERING) appears in 25 of 146 owner complaints (17.1%) in this vehicle snapshot. Steering (STEERING): 25 complaints, 17.1% of reports Steering (STEERING) 25 · 17.1% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 19 complaints, 13.0% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 19 · 13.0% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 19 complaints, 13.0% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 19 · 13.0% Suspension (SUSPENSION): 16 complaints, 11.0% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 16 · 11.0% Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): 12 complaints, 8.2% of reports Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 1 crash reports 12 · 8.2% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 9 complaints, 6.2% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 1 crash reports 9 · 6.2% Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION): 6 complaints, 4.1% of reports Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 6 · 4.1% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 5 complaints, 3.4% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 5 · 3.4% Wheels (WHEELS): 5 complaints, 3.4% of reports Wheels (WHEELS) 5 · 3.4% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 42 complaints, 28.8% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 1 crash reports 42 · 28.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Steering (STEERING) 25 17.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 19 13.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 19 13.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 16 11.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 12 8.2% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 9 6.2% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 6 4.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 5 3.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Wheels (WHEELS) 5 3.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 42 28.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2025; the first recall shown was reported in May 2026. 2025-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2025-Q4: 41 owner reports 41 2026-Q1: 53 owner reports 53 2026-Q2: 28 owner reports 28 2026-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 Owner reports Jul 2025 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 26V306000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V306000
  • Campaign 26V306000 was reported 251 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2025-Q3 Owner reports 11
2025-Q4 Owner reports 41
2026-Q1 Owner reports 53
2026-Q2 Owner reports 28
2026-Q3 Owner reports 13
Recall campaign 1 26V306000
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (1)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Rear camera / backup safety.

  1. Recall campaign 26V306000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are DO5 and RO6. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 10 of 146 complaints · page 1 of 6
2026-09-03Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11761798
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Audible clicking/knocking sound when turning left or right sharply at low speeds.
2026-08-31LANE DEPARTUREUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11760947
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I have reported car jerks while driving as though pushing to go. Car service said never heard of something with Prologues and brushed it off. I want it documented. The safety features such as listed above do not always effectively work either.
2026-08-29Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11760541
CrashFireInjuryDeath
A clicking sound coming from the front while turning. CV JOINT
2026-08-22Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
NHTSA ODI 11758769
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Backup camera image was too dark to see a tree behind the car. Driver backed into the tree. Dealer refuses to address faulty backup camera or backup lighting; claims this VIN is not subject to recall, so not their problem. Driver cannot drive this vehicle at night without functional backup camera visibility.
2026-08-19STRUCTUREUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11758072
CrashFireInjuryDeath
- Component: Undercarriage splash shield - Risk: One of the two sliding panels slid off under normal driving conditions. Vehicle has only 6,000 miles on it. The panel then drags on the ground and has risk of breaking off and flying off behind the vehicle. In our case, it just dropped when my daughter drove vehicle into the driveway, but if this happened at highway speeds it could be very bad. - Confirmation: Discussed it with Honda service technician. Their only response was that they cannot re-engineer the vehicle, they can only slide panel back in place as use existing clips. - Inspected: By Honda dealer/service tech. - There were no warnings or indications of the problem, only the noise of the panel dragging on the ground. Other owners have indicated same problem on Facebook and on Reddit. See the following links: Facebook: [XXX] Reddit: [XXX] The ridiculous recommendation is to just slide it back in place. But there is no guarantee that it will not just slide out again every few months or weeks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2026-08-18Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11757796
CrashFireInjuryDeath
There’s a loud clicking noise that I was told had something to do with the axle. Honda said they can’t do anything because it doesn’t affect the car driving. They’ve noticed the sound before too when I dropped it off for service. This can be a safety hazard especially after time if not replaced. Especially since I’ve only had my car for 1 year.
2026-07-22Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11752025
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Makes a clicking sound when turning. Honda unwilling to repair or look at car. It's been an ongoing issue with Honda Prologue owners.
2026-07-22Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11752020
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I had the same issue that prompted a recall of the 2024 prologue, screens went completely black while I was driving on the interstate around 8 pm. The black screen spontaneously resolved after about one minute. That was really scary not having important operating info such as my speed and my GPS directions!
2026-07-21Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11751900
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds and removing the foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly came to an immediate stop. The Auto Hold, service brake assist, service stability link, high voltage light, and ABS warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
2026-07-16Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11750933
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Both cv joints failed at less than 3,000 miles. They know about this but will no longer replace them as they know the new ones will fail immediately.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2025 Honda Prologue?

Owners named Steering most often — 25 of 146 reports (17%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2025 Honda Prologue?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Rear camera / backup safety. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2025 Honda Prologue?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.

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