Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 64/100 (GOOD)

2026 Honda Prologue Reliability Report

The 2026 Honda Prologue has a good reliability standing and a 5-star federal crash rating, but no owner complaints yet, so its record is still thin.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

$428

EV Range

283–308 mi

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs40/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Newest year, with no owner complaints or recalls on file yet and a 5-star crash rating, so its record is thin next to 2025.

Should You Buy the 2026 Honda Prologue?

Good standing, but a thin record. This model year has no owner complaints and no federal recalls, which mostly reflects how little time it has been on the road. Against other 2026 SUVs it sits well below average, and among the three scored Prologue years it lands in the middle. The 2025 model rates about the same.

No problems are on file for this year, so there is no symptom to warn you about. Nothing in the recall records would keep the car off the road or outside. The federal crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars. The 2025 model shows what time adds to a record: 94 owner complaints so far, still with no recalls.

Before you buy, run the VIN for open recalls, since new ones can appear after this data was gathered. A 2025 is a fair alternative, because it has a longer history and a similar standing. On either year, ask for service records.

See also the 2025 Honda Prologue for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+No recalls issued
+Low complaint frequency
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

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Reliability: 74/100

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Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 Honda Prologue — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Honda Prologue? Check its history first

Every 2026 Honda Prologue has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Honda Prologue NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

BEV Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 9.9%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (No)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Honda PrologueRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$428

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

2026 Honda Prologue Example Repair Prices

National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.

Common repair costs and price estimates
Repair	Estimated Cost
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	$103 – $131
Spark Plug Replacement	$180 – $291
Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement	$319 – $476
Distributor Assembly Replacement	$794 – $890
Ignition Switch Replacement	$228 – $273
Blower Motor Replacement	$707 – $744
Coolant Reservoir Replacement	$282 – $301
Pinion Seal Replacement	$196 – $259
Headlight Bulb Replacement	$93 – $110
Gas Cap Replacement	$86 – $97

Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Electric

283–308 mi range

Fuel cost: $750–$800/yr

Fuel only

32.547–35.295 kWh/100mi · 9.5 hrs @ 240V

Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Electric trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	Range	kWh/100mi	Fuel Cost
Prologue AWD	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	294 mi	34.1	$750
Prologue FWD	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	308 mi	32.5	$750
Prologue AWD	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	283 mi	35.3	$800

Best & Worst Honda Prologue Years

Best Honda Prologue Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2024

0Recalls

0Complaints

Honda Prologue Years to Avoid

No Honda Prologue years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 63 and 72 across 3 scored model years.

See full Honda Prologue years-to-avoid analysis

Honda Prologue Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Honda Prologue reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2024	72/100	Good
2025	63/100	Good
2026	64/100	Good

Honda Prologue Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Complaints
2026(selected)	64/100	+1	Good	0
2025	63/100	-9	Good	94
2024	72/100	—	Good	0

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Honda Prologue reliable?

It has a good reliability standing, but the evidence is thin. No owner complaints and no recalls are on file, which partly reflects limited time on the road. Among 2026 SUVs it ranks well below average, so treat the good standing as promising rather than proven.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Prologue?

None are recorded yet. Owners have filed no complaints for this model year, so no pattern of failures exists in the data. That is likely because the year is new. The 2025 Prologue has 94 complaints, so a clearer picture may form for 2026 over time.

Has the 2026 Honda Prologue been recalled?

No. Federal recall records list no recalls for this model year. Recalls can be issued after a car has been on sale for a while, so check the VIN with the federal recall lookup before you buy a specific vehicle.

How safe is the 2026 Honda Prologue in crash tests?

It earns the top federal crash-test rating of 5 of 5 stars. That rating covers crash protection, not long-term reliability, so weigh it separately from the complaint and recall record.

Is the 2026 Honda Prologue more reliable than the 2025?

The two rate about the same. Both have a good standing and zero recalls. The 2025 has 94 owner complaints and the 2026 has none, but that gap mostly reflects the 2026's shorter time on the road, so it does not make the 2026 better.

Don’t buy a 2026 Honda Prologue without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Honda Prologue

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Honda Prologue does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (40/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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