Struggling With Persistent Problems in My Honda Prologue, Seems More Akin to a GMC Vehicle With a Honda Label
The Honda Prologue, Honda's latest entry into the electric vehicle market, has been met with a mix of praise and concern from its early adopters.
Some owners, like Marc Abrea, have experienced a series of issues with their Prologue, including charging problems, wind noise from the driver's window, slow Apple CarPlay connection, and a malfunctioning sound system. Marc's frustration reached a tipping point when an overnight charging session failed, potentially leaving him stranded.
Jae Yrb Alexandria, another Prologue owner, had a different experience. They found the car to be a GM with a Honda logo slapped on it and a terrible car, and were relieved when a crash took their Prologue off the road.
These experiences have led some drivers to question whether the Prologue lives up to Honda's legacy of reliability, especially given the brand's shared EV platform with GM. The Prologue shares its underpinnings with GM, which may result in a different quality control process.
The conversation about the Prologue's performance is polarized, with some owners expressing satisfaction while others report frequent trips to the dealership in the early months of ownership. Bruxanne El-Kammash, another Prologue owner, shared a story about her car having several issues within a day of driving it off the lot, including problems with Honda Link app, CarPlay, wireless connectivity, and a random braking issue.
Despite these issues, the Prologue managed to outsell Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru's EVs in a single month last year. This suggests that the vehicle's reliability issues may be better described as potential outliers amid a broader user base that often reports satisfactory performance.
However, it's worth noting that early production years for the Prologue may carry more risk of recurring mechanical issues. The Prologue has scored only 77 out of 100 in quality and reliability by some measures, which is on the lower side for Honda. But it has a relatively low number of recalls and official complaints, implying that severe or systemic issues might not be prevalent.
As Honda continues to refine the Prologue and address these concerns, it will be crucial for the company to show that they can support the Prologue with the same dependability people expect from a Civic or Accord. For those considering the Prologue, it's important to keep an open dialogue with dealers about any known issues and to monitor the vehicle's performance closely in the early stages of ownership.
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[1] Source: Car and Driver, Consumer Reports [2] Source: Jalopnik [3] Source: MotorTrend [4] Source: Kelley Blue Book
- The controversy surrounding Honda's Prologue extends to its financial implications, as concerns about its reliability could affect potential sales in the automotive industry.
- Despite the mixed feedback about the Prologue's car-maintenance issues, particularly in the areas of charging, connectivity, and sound systems, it has managed to outperform competitors in sales, suggesting a satisfactory performance for many owners.
- As the transportation sector increasingly embraces electric vehicles, the Prologue's quality and reliability will be crucial for Honda to maintain its reputation in the lifestyle market.
- With the Prologue's initial quality and reliability ratings being on the lower end for Honda, it is essential for Honda to prioritize industries such as finance and customer service to address these issues and regain consumer trust, especially in the automotive industry.
