Major Problems with Honda Passport Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Honda Passport to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Honda Passport

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Honda Passport.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Passport	30
2002 Passport	22
2001 Passport	130
2000 Passport	102
1999 Passport	227

Worst 3 Honda Passport complaints

1999 Honda Passport ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 2 Mileage: 80000 miles

2000 Honda Passport AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2001 Honda Passport SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 2 Mileage: 70000 miles

Browse Honda Passport complaints by category

Problems with FRAME AND MEMBERS, REAR and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Passport owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda passport. the contact stated that the frame rusted caused the stabilizer bar to fracture...	95 ~ 103817 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION 2003 honda passport. consumer states problem with reinforcement brackets *tgw the consumer stated after the recall work was done he...	56 ~ 85233 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 30 mph and applying the brakes while on a bumpy service brakes failed. taken vehicle to dealership and	49 ~ 10649 miles
SUSPENSION while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will jerk and then engine light will come on and	48 ~ 91643 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda passport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer...	29 ~ 113353 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 55 mph the driver applied the brakes and without warning the vehicle accelerated. the driver applied the brakes...	23 ~ 44977 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will jerk and then engine light will come on and	22 ~ 23953 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when accelerating from a dead stop the transmission fails to slip into first gear sometimes. the car will jerk a...	22 ~ 35645 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2000 honda passport i bought it 9 months ago and maybe used it for a month. it...	18 ~ 9425 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. purchased used in nov 2004 was leased to 1 person then...	15 ~ 57156 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	15 ~ 3000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. purchased used in nov 2004 was leased to 1 person then...	14 ~ 40280 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING if the consumer removed his foot from the accelerator the vehicle lost power as if it would cut off. this	14 ~ 51460 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull	13 ~ 48367 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i am having problems with the fuel gauge. i feel like i should be betting in las vegas since i...	12 ~ 27875 miles
POWER TRAIN the engine and transmission light came on and have been flashing while i was on the street then the steering...	11 ~ 84670 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE this model 2001 honda passport has a history of frame rust. there was one recall 2010 but it did not...	10 ~ 128289 miles
ENGINE while driving at highway speeds the engine died lost power steering and power brakes (lost vacuum to booster.) the #1...	9 ~ 67940 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated that the rear axle separated from the frame. the dealer...	9 ~ 12444 miles
TIRES consumer states that while driving the rear passenger side tire blew out causing the consumer to pull over. size#1956515 please	8 ~ 14939 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the front end feels unstable at speeds over 60 mph vehicle rides rocky and pulls to the left. tires are...	7 ~ 11429 miles
STRUCTURE my 2001 honda passport 4x4 that i purchased brand new in 2001. while my husband was driving it in july...	6 ~ 72393 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while parking the vehicle's rubber cover on the brake pedal slipped off the pedal causing the consumer's foot to slide...	6 ~ 6131 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving 55 mph the driver applied the brakes and without warning the vehicle accelerated. the driver applied the brakes...	6 ~ 8500 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda passport. the passenger side seat belts locks when a person occupies the front...	5 ~ 111641 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer needed to refill the fuel tank every 60 miles. vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the	5 ~ 56800 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda passport. while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the...	4 ~ 85062 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM just read web info on fuel gauge not reading correctly after gas tank is about half full on honda passports....	4 ~ 56981 miles
STEERING major automotive repairs performed by dealership where performance levels of work completed are unsatisfactory workmanship. power steering steering linkage tie...	4 ~ 85751 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the tread on the left rear tire suddenly separated from the core and destroyed the rear quarter section of our...	4
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal will go to the floor causing extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. ph...	4 ~ 16250 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR this is the third honda i have owned but the only one with problems. the first two had over 300...	4 ~ 24213 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS automatic seatbelt retractor on passenger's side is sensitive. ak ts...	4
SERVICE BRAKES after car sits overnight break pedal is rock hard and can't be depressed thus not allowing the car to start...	3 ~ 1143 miles
WHEELS i had to junk my honda passport because the bracket that held the wheel to the frame detached due to...	3 ~ 73667 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING had the same problems as recall #00v414000 tie rod wear. dealer will not repair because vin# was not included. ts	3 ~ 83670 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	3
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda passport ex. the contact stated when starting the vehicle the vehicle has a...	2 ~ 30000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the gas gauge stopped operating. the service dealer was contacted who expressed that there were other	2 ~ 61000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission went dead without warning had bad seal. ph...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this is the third honda i have owned but the only one with problems. the first two had over 300...	2
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while car was in park it accelerated up to about 20mph causing an accident and injuries to driver. *ak...	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the motor just runs hot. 238 thru 250. my '01 rc-51 ran between 190 and 212. the '02 has two...	2 ~ 42000 miles
EQUIPMENT we are having a huge problem with the honda corporation. i have taken my 2000 honda passport in for many...	2 ~ 43063 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer received recall motice on rear axle damper lower mounting nuts in may 2001 and had recall repairs done. vehicle...	2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC prior to 1st incident noticed spongy non-responsive brakes at all speeds. as the problem progressed the brake pedal would go...	2
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the fuse for the electric door locks blows on an intermittent basis (usually within 4-30 days). the failure disables the...	2
SEAT BELTS when using the seat belts to restrain child seats the belts would start to unravel as if frayed. the problem...	2 ~ 32000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving the abs light illuminated the vehicle was immediately returned to the dealer where they replaced various electronic components...	2 ~ 157500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas gauge on the car has malfunctioned. the problem has also occurred to 6 other people. the needle will always	2 ~ 111069 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wipers had worked intermittently during use. the dealer was contacted. ph scc...	2
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle pulls to the right because the right rear alignment defective. yh ...	2
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the sun/moon roof is not closing properly. the dealer said the cables frame and assembly parts need replacing. the vehicle	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL driving my car on belt parkway i connected my phone to use android auto the radio stopped working head unit...	1 ~ 365 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the infotainment system fails while using airplay causing navigation audio bluetooth failure and the rear camera goes out as well....	1 ~ 2000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic...	1 ~ 127000 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated while driving 55 mph in the rain the driver's...	1 ~ 132000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the vehicle was previously repaired by an authorized dealer for the recall...	1 ~ 150000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM frame rust around the spot where rear control arm is attached to frame. it is completely rusted thru. the part...	1 ~ 123386 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2000 honda passport frames rotted.not even 10 years old and the car is a hazard on the road. nissan pathfinder...	1 ~ 96000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while driving approximately 5-10 mph the vehicle began to stall and the engine...	1 ~ 86000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the abs light constantly comes on and off and the doors are not opening from the outside. there has been	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE honda passport 2000: continuous failure of the gas sensor in the gas tank. expensive procedure to fix and i have...	1 ~ 75000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY when applying brakes on dry road surface abs would intermittently engage itself from 10-0 mph and cause the brakes to...	1 ~ 97000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION 2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. purchased used in nov 2004 was leased to 1 person then...	1 ~ 54000 miles
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG 2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. purchased used in nov 2004 was leased to 1 person then...	1 ~ 54000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the consumer noticed that the passenger front seat belt locked up. the consumer was unable to move while seated. the...	1 ~ 60000 miles
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN failure of sensor on transmission to put car into gear. *ak...	1 ~ 51000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL consumer stated that she was driving an unstable vehicle. when consumer drove above 60 mph vehicle shook and was hard...	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after vehicle was service for recall 02-i-002-001 on brake light switch vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems with the brake	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE problems that continue to exist are as follows: 1- miles per gallon are far below what was indicated. in such...	1 ~ 1000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems that continue to exist are as follows: 1- miles per gallon are far below what was indicated. in such...	1 ~ 1000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN mcdavid honda in houston tx repaired the car/ no factual evidence of the problem ocurring at 40 000 miles/ based...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT this is the third honda i have owned but the only one with problems. the first two had over 300...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my 1999 honda passport's abs light remains illuminated after it's self diagnostic test. i have taken it to the dealer...	1 ~ 45000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving vehicle will not accelerate higher that 40mph engine light came on and it had a rough idle....	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel gage stop working last year had new one put in . it has failed again fuel gage would register...	1 ~ 90000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states the vehicle drifts to the right vehicle has had 2 separate wheel alignments performed and the vehicle has...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING cooling fan broke and fell into radiator. contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving 58 mph rear windshield blew out . *ak...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN we have experienced numerous major problems with our passport since its purchase in 4/99. in 2/00 while driving a 65mph...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM computer linkage between accelerator and engine failed causing a rapid deceleration of the auto in high speed traffic to about...	1
SEATS consumer's vehicle was rearended by another vehicle going about 30 mph and passenger side/driver's side airbags did not deploy. the	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer's vehicle was rearended by another vehicle going about 30 mph and passenger side/driver's side airbags did not deploy. the	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE original problem was fuel sensor followed by cylinders being replaced unresolved whining noise recall on rear suspension and now recall...	1
CHILD SEAT car seat cannot be be installed properly in the center position in the rear seat of the vehicle due to	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure and contiuous warping of drums and discs/unsafe usuage...	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE braking system malfunctioned causing extended stopping distance. in one case braking system was inoperative and resulted in a crash. dealer...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while starting up the vehicle. the check engine appears on the dashboard and remain on. the vehicle was taken to	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING whenever gas is pumped into vehicle there is a smell of fuel vapors present in the passenger compartment for about	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving the abs light illuminated the vehicle was immediately returned to the dealer where they replaced various electronic components...	1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 1999 honda passport jerks and makes grinding noises.*mr while accelerating driving or stopping the vehicle would jerk and make a...	1 ~ 68396 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that gear shift mechanism is giving a false reading. dealer has been contacted. *ak...	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while driving the abs light illuminated the vehicle was immediately returned to the dealer where they replaced various electronic components...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR problems with vehicle's abs system.*mr the abs system is now repaired and the sensor cable is now broken. the consumer...	1

FAQ

What year Honda Passport is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 5 years, Honda Passport models of 2002, 2019, 2000 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Honda Passport?

Honda Passport models of 1999 and 2001 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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