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Honda Prologue VIN Check

NHTSA holds 779 owner complaints on the Honda Prologue from 55 production runs; the worst run has 38, the typical one 14.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 779 complaints · 55 runs · 2024–2024 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Prologue run is 3GPKHXRJ3RS (2024 builds) with 38 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Steering problems make up 23% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for Prologue model years 2024–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Honda Prologue has 55 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 22% of every Prologue complaint on file.

FIG.01·Honda Prologue — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
3GPKHXRJ3RS••••••202438——
3GPKHXRJ0RS••••••202434——
3GPKHXRJ5RS••••••2024341—
3GPKHXRJ1RS••••••202432——
3GPKHXRJ2RS••••••202431——
3GPKHXRJ9RS••••••2024301—
3GPKHZRJ0RS••••••2024291—
3GPKHZRJ3RS••••••202429——
3GPKHZRJ1RS••••••202429——
3GPKHZRJ4RS••••••202426——
3GPKHZRJ7RS••••••2024251—
3GPKHXRJ6RS••••••202425——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 43 Prologue runs has 25 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 41 Prologue VINs so far, most often 2026, 2024, 2025 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Honda Prologue — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
202414.27795510
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2024 at 14.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 14.2. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 23% of everything Honda Prologue owners report: Steering, 246 of 779 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Honda Prologue — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Steering2462—
Suspension200——
Electrical System1472—
Unknown Or Other1442—
Power Train1421—
Forward Collision Avoidance1194—
Service Brakes485—
Back Over Prevention441—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Honda Prologue; the 3 below cover build years 2024 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Honda Prologue — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
26V306000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2024–2025
24V540000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm2024
26V112000Back Over Prevention:software2024
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

26V306000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2024: 2 years on the road before the recall.

The Prologue against its rivals

The Prologue draws 14.2 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Palisade 4, the Porsche Cayenne 1.7 and the Toyota Grand Highlander 3.6. That is the highest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Honda Prologue VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Honda Prologue7795514.21.3%
Hyundai Palisade2,43160242.2%
Porsche Cayenne6023501.72.5%
Toyota Grand Highlander328923.62.1%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 779 reports on the Honda Prologue, 1.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Honda Prologue — complaint severity
OutcomeHonda PrologueAll vehicles
Complaints filed7791,115,966
Involved a crash10 (1.3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 78% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Honda Prologue share of that is 779 complaints over 55 runs, 0.07% of everything on record.

Everything on the Honda Prologue
Recalls7 campaignsFuel economy104 mpg bestDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space26 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2024–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Honda Prologue VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 779 NHTSA complaints from 55 Prologue runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Prologue production run has the most complaints?

3GPKHXRJ3RS, a 2024 build, with 38 complaints. The typical Prologue run has 14.2.

Does the Prologue get more complaints than the Hyundai Palisade?

Yes: 14.2 complaints per production run for the Prologue against 4 for the Hyundai Palisade.

How many Prologue complaints involve a crash?

1.3% of 779 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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