1998 HONDA PASSPORT
6 recalls, 315 complaints - 109 TSBs
10V436000 Sep 22, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND,... Read more
Consequence
EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE V... Read more
02I002001 Jun 3, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.
Consequence
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS THAT IS BASED ON THE ALGORITHM USED IN HONDA'S MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES, WITH THE MY 1998 2WD VEHICLES COVERED FIRST, SINCE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MOST PR... Read more
00V058000 Mar 2, 2000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR ON THE SURFACE THAT CONTACTS THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET BOLT HEAD AND/OR NUT, THE NUT MAY LOOSEN.
Consequence
THE BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.
98V170000 Jul 24, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. A GROUND CONNECTION TERMINAL WAS NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED IN THE SUPPLIER'S ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MANUFACTURING LINE. THIS IMPROPER CRIMPING PROCESS CAN LEAVE AN IMPRESSION ON THE TERMINAL THAT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A STRESS FRACTURE. S
Consequence
IF A TERMINAL IS FRACTURED, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAN RECEIVE AN ERRONEOUS SIGNAL INDICATING A HIGH VEHICLE SPEED, THEREBY CAUSING THE PCM TO CUT THE FUEL, CAUSING A 'NO-START' CONDITION, OR A POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES.
98V170002 Jul 24, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. A GROUND CONNECTION TERMINAL WAS NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED IN THE SUPPLIER'S ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MANUFACTURING LINE. THIS IMPROPER CRIMPING PROCESS CAN LEAVE AN IMPRESSION ON THE TERMINAL THAT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A STRESS FRACTURE. S
Consequence
IF A TERMINAL IS FRACTURED, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAN RECEIVE AN ERRONEOUS SIGNAL INDICATING A HIGH VEHICLE SPEED, THEREBY CAUSING THE PCM TO CUT THE FUEL, CAUSING A 'NO-START' CONDITION, OR A POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES.
97V206002 Nov 13, 1997
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER'S SIDE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT RUBBER FLOOR MAT. REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FEET AND ACTUATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN RESULT IN A SHIFTING OF THE MAT'S POSITION. THIS SHIFTING CAN CAUSE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE A... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A RESTRICTION OF THE PEDAL'S RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
HONDA IS ASKING FOR THE RETURN OF THE FLOOR MAT SET AND WILL REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THE COST OF THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT SET ALONG WITH ANY RETURN SHIPPING COSTS.
Complaint Statistics
315 total complaints
28 crashes 28 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 42 |
| SUSPENSION | 23 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 22 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 8 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 |
ENGINE
Dec 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GENERAL MOTOR CODE 1870 (TRA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GENERAL MOTOR CODE 1870 (TRA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 11, 2017
Incident date: Jul 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FRAME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RECEIVED BACK IN 2011 AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT WILLIAMS HONDA IN TR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
I BOUGHT A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT AT THE AUCTION IN SALEM NEWHAMPSHIRE ON DECEMBER 20, 2014, THE VEHICLE HAS AN ESTIMATE OF 87;000 MILES ON IT, WHICH IS WHY I BOUGHT THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE ON TOP OF THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION, HOWEVER TO MY SURPRISE AFTER TAKING MY C... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 29, 2014
Incident date: Aug 22, 2014
DRIVING STARTED TO SWAY SLIGHTLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON, ON THE WAY HOME THERE WAS A SUDDEN GRINDING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE STAYING IN ONE LANE, I PULLED IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LOOKED AT IT. THE REAR TRAILING ARM RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 24, 2014
Incident date: Feb 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE AND VEER WITHOUT THE CONTACT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 24, 2014
Incident date: Feb 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE AND VEER WITHOUT THE CONTACT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
I TOOK MY HONDA PASSPORT TO FOX HONDA, TO GET THE RECALLS LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT AND THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, SO THEY SAID THE RECALL FOR THE FRAME HAD ENDED ALREADY SO THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY LET ME DRIVE THE HONDA OFF THERE LOT KNOWING THAT I COU... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
I TOOK MY HONDA PASSPORT TO FOX HONDA, TO GET THE RECALLS LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT AND THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, SO THEY SAID THE RECALL FOR THE FRAME HAD ENDED ALREADY SO THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY LET ME DRIVE THE HONDA OFF THERE LOT KNOWING THAT I COU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 20, 2012
Incident date: Sep 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE FRAME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS RUST AND CORROSION ALL OVER THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 31, 2012
Incident date: Oct 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. AFTER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REA... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 10, 2012
Incident date: Aug 7, 2012
I TOOK MY CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR REGULAR SERVICE ON AUGUST 7, 2012. THE MECHANIC CALLED ME AND SAID THAT ELEMENTS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION, PARTICULARLY THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET MENTIONED IN THE 1998 HONDA PASSPORT RECALL - #00V058000, AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER PARTS RELATED TO THE REAR SUSPE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 10, 2012
Incident date: Aug 7, 2012
I TOOK MY CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR REGULAR SERVICE ON AUGUST 7, 2012. THE MECHANIC CALLED ME AND SAID THAT ELEMENTS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION, PARTICULARLY THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET MENTIONED IN THE 1998 HONDA PASSPORT RECALL - #00V058000, AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER PARTS RELATED TO THE REAR SUSPE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 17, 2012
Incident date: Jun 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNSURE WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED STATED THAT TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 24, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
I BROUGHT MY 1998 HONDA PASSPORT IN TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. I WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE FRAME INCLUDING BRACKETS WERE ENTIRELY RUSTED. IT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT RUST. I DEPEND ON MY TRUCK AND MY GRANDCHILDREN HAVE TO RIDE IN I... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 24, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
I BROUGHT MY 1998 HONDA PASSPORT IN TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. I WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE FRAME INCLUDING BRACKETS WERE ENTIRELY RUSTED. IT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT RUST. I DEPEND ON MY TRUCK AND MY GRANDCHILDREN HAVE TO RIDE IN I... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 8, 2012
Incident date: Jun 8, 2012
THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION ARM HOLDER RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE AWAY FROM FRAME WHICH LET THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY. FORTUNIATELY IT HAPPENED IN A 30 MPH ZONE. THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NOT FIXABLE. HONDA CANCELED THEIR RECALL AND DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 8, 2012
Incident date: Jun 8, 2012
THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION ARM HOLDER RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE AWAY FROM FRAME WHICH LET THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY. FORTUNIATELY IT HAPPENED IN A 30 MPH ZONE. THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NOT FIXABLE. HONDA CANCELED THEIR RECALL AND DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 26, 2012
Incident date: Mar 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT NO WORK COULD BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 3, 2012
Incident date: Dec 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER: 10V436000 ( FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FRAME AND NOTICED A SECOND FRACTURE IN THE FRAME NEAR THE SUSPENSION LINK... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION: REAR) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED AND THAT RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 16, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS STILL RUSTING. THE DEALER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) AND WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A NEW BRACKET WAS MOUNTED ONTO A SEVERELY CORRODED FRAME. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE REMEDY WAS INADEQUA... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 11, 2011
Incident date: Apr 11, 2011
BACK HALF OF FRAME SHOWS SEVERE RUST DAMAGE INCLUDING HOLES IN FRAME. REAR END VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FOUND WHEN INSPECTING TAILPIPE WHICH HAS BROKEN AND WAS HANGING. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 28, 2011
Incident date: Dec 5, 2010
PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL LOUD VIBRATION, FEELING OF BACK OF VEHICLE BEING LOOSE, NOT IN CONTROL, LOOSE REAR END ON VEHICLE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 25, 2011
Incident date: Jan 24, 2011
WE BROUGHT OUR HONDA PASSPORT IN FOR A RECALL AND THEY TOLD US THE LAST THREE FEET OF THE FRAME RAIL WAS ROTTED RIGHT OUT. THE DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HONDA IS GOING TO DO ABOUT IT YET. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 8, 2011
Incident date: Jan 4, 2011
MY 98 HONDA PASSPORT IS APART OF THIS RECENT RECALL. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A WEEK NOW AND THEY ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM HONDA. IT SEEMS TO ME MAY BE UNDRIVABLE. *LN
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 3, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARRANT AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL OVER ON ITS WHEELS. T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 30, 2010
Incident date: Jul 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE FACTORY COOLING TOOLS WERE INSERTED IN THE ENGINE BLOCK ELECTROLYSIS AND CORROSION WAS PRESENT WHICH RENDERED THE COOLING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER VALID THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 10, 2010
Incident date: Jul 15, 2010
FRAME RUST FROM FRONT TO BACK REAR IS REALLY BAD. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Jun 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING ROUTINELY SERVICED, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 8, 2010
Incident date: Oct 6, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED ISSUES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED AND THE CONTACT WAS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 8, 2010
Incident date: Oct 6, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED ISSUES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED AND THE CONTACT WAS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 27, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUALLY LOUD BANG AND THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE SUSPENSION DID NOT FEEL NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST AND THE SHOCKS WERE BEING HELD UP BY THE BODY OF THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 28, 2010
Incident date: Mar 15, 2010
1998 HONDA PASSPORT WITH SEVERE FRAME ROT, ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT WHEN LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED OFF AND BROKE, THANK GOD MY KIDS WEREN'T IN THE CAR WITH ME! HAD TO GET WELDED AND NOW THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ARE ROTTING OFF. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 22, 2010
Incident date: Oct 2, 2009
OUR FAMILY OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT WITH SERIOUS FRAME RUSTING AND FRAME ROT. WE HAVE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED THE VEHICLE REGULARLY AND HAVE HAD IT SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES. OUR INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN WE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DRIVE LIKE A TANK. IN OTHER WORDS IT BECAME HARD TO TURN AN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 16, 2010
Incident date: Jul 6, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING A TURN AT 25 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AXLE WAS DAMAGED AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. T... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: May 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED AND IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROX... Read more
EQUIPMENT
May 13, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
I OWN A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT, I BOUGHT IT IN 2008, AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE RUSTING PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AT ALL BECAUSE OF THE RUST ON THE FRAME, AND THE AXLES. THAT THE TRUCK IS NOT AT ALL SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE RUST OF THE FRAME. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE GAS TA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 13, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
I OWN A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT, I BOUGHT IT IN 2008, AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE RUSTING PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AT ALL BECAUSE OF THE RUST ON THE FRAME, AND THE AXLES. THAT THE TRUCK IS NOT AT ALL SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE RUST OF THE FRAME. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE GAS TA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 8, 2010
Incident date: May 9, 2009
REAR FRAME ON MY 1998 HONDA PASSPORT BROKE AND DRIVER REAR CONTROL BAR BROKE OFF FRAME. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 7, 2010
Incident date: May 5, 2010
THE FRAME OF MY 1998 HONDA PASSPORT RUSTED AND BROKE IN OCT 09 WHILE AT SCHOOL. IT COST ME OVER $1500.00 TO HAVE IT WELDED (REPAIRED), SO I COULD DRIVE IT HOME. WHEN I GOT IT HOME IN MAY I HAD MY GARAGE CHECK THE CAR'S REPAIR JOB AND CONDITION. THE WELD JOB ON THE LEFT MID-FRAME HELD, BUT THE R... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 6, 2010
Incident date: May 6, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 1998 HONDA PASSPORT WITH ALMOST TOTAL FRAME ROT OUT VIN NUMBER IS [XXX] I NOTICE THIS WHEN UP ON A LIFT AT MY MECHANICS GARAGE THEN I SEE ALL THE COMPLAINT ON THE WEB ABOUT THE FRAME ROT. MY TRUCK IS I... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 30, 2010
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
THE FRAM IS RUSTING OUT FROM THE BACK DOORS TO THE BACK OF THS SUV
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 25, 2010
Incident date: Jun 15, 2009
I HAVE A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT AND THE BOTTOM FRAME IS ALL RUSTED AND THE REAR AXLE OR REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM RUSTED TILL IT FELL OFF. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED WHILE MY SON WAS LEAVING OUR DRIVEWAY AND HE WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SO IT IS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE AND WE TIED UP THE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 25, 2010
Incident date: Jun 15, 2009
I HAVE A 1998 HONDA PASSPORT AND THE BOTTOM FRAME IS ALL RUSTED AND THE REAR AXLE OR REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM RUSTED TILL IT FELL OFF. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED WHILE MY SON WAS LEAVING OUR DRIVEWAY AND HE WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SO IT IS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE AND WE TIED UP THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 10, 2010
Incident date: Jan 15, 2010
FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, THERE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATIONS IN MY 1998 HONDA PASSPORT. (ISUZU) THIS OCCURS MAINLY IN A STOP AND GO SITUATION WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE RPM'S SUDDENLY SHOOT UP TO ABOUT 6000, AND JUST AS SUDDENLY DECREASE. THE REAR WHEELS SPIN WHI... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Feb 4, 2010
Incident date: Jan 21, 2009
1988 HONDA PASSPORT - VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL STABILIZER BAR RUSTED OFF, CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT WAS ONLY GOING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, SO WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. ENTIRE FRAME IS RIDDLED WITH RUST. AREA IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHERE COIL SPRINGS ARE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 4, 2010
Incident date: Jan 21, 2009
1988 HONDA PASSPORT - VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL STABILIZER BAR RUSTED OFF, CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT WAS ONLY GOING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, SO WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. ENTIRE FRAME IS RIDDLED WITH RUST. AREA IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHERE COIL SPRINGS ARE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 4, 2010
Incident date: Jan 21, 2009
1988 HONDA PASSPORT - VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL STABILIZER BAR RUSTED OFF, CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT WAS ONLY GOING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, SO WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. ENTIRE FRAME IS RIDDLED WITH RUST. AREA IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHERE COIL SPRINGS ARE ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 HONDA PASSPORT
109 manufacturer communications from 79 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 6 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
SB-00-011
Feb 4, 2014
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
HONDA: DUE TO MIL COMING ON AND DTC P1441 IS SET, PCM SOFTWARE WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR VARIATION IN FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, WHEN FUEL SLOSHES IN FULL FUEL TANK. MODEL 1998-1999 PASSPORT. *PE
SB-00-011
Feb 4, 2014
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA: DUE TO MIL COMING ON AND DTC P1441 IS SET, PCM SOFTWARE WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR VARIATION IN FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, WHEN FUEL SLOSHES IN FULL FUEL TANK. MODEL 1998-1999 PASSPORT. *PE
SB-00-011
Feb 4, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HONDA: DUE TO MIL COMING ON AND DTC P1441 IS SET, PCM SOFTWARE WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR VARIATION IN FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, WHEN FUEL SLOSHES IN FULL FUEL TANK. MODEL 1998-1999 PASSPORT. *PE
Service Bulletin
Feb 4, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P1441 (EVAP System Flow During Non-Purge) is set. The PCM software does not compensate for signal variation in the fuel tank pressure sensor when fuel sloshes in a nearly full fuel tank.
Service Bulletin
Feb 4, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P1441 (EVAP System Flow During Non-Purge) is set. The PCM software does not compensate for signal variation in the fuel tank pressure sensor when fuel sloshes in a nearly full fuel tank.
SB-99-004
Nov 6, 2013
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
HONDA: LOW READING OF FUEL GAUGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, AFTER FILLING TANK, GAUGE DROPS BELOW 3/4 MARK AND/OR RISES TO FULL OR EITHER BRAKING OR ACCELERATING OR WILL READ EMPTY WITH 5 OR MORE GALLONS OF FUEL, DUE TO FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILING
1205
Dec 16, 2005
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
C0285, C1999, 2WD MODULE IN 4WD VEHICLE. *TT
1205
Dec 16, 2005
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
C0282, 285, 274 4WD MODULE IN 2WD VEHICLE. *TT
98007
Jan 16, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SEAT AREA. *YC THIS BULLETIN DATED 01/16/2004 SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 98-007, DATED MARCH 30, 1999. *TT
01012004
Jan 1, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0265. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
1203
Dec 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0265, OPEN RELAY CIRCUIT. *NM
11012003
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IDENTIFYING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
11012003
Nov 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT
070303
Jul 3, 2003
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR 198-99 PASSPORT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAMPAIGN. LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER. *TT
061603
Jun 16, 2003
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ELIGIBLE FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CAMPAIGN, BUT NOT YET FIXED. *TT
03021
Mar 18, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN, ABS COIL INTEGRATED MODULE. *JB
010103
Jan 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB
010103
Jan 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
LOW POWER, RICH FUEL, BLACK SMOKE. *TT *JB
1202
Dec 17, 2002
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
A STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE CAN USE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0101. IF THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0101 TROUBLESHOOTING IS INCONCLUSIVE, REPLACE THE IAC VALVE. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM CAN GENERATE A COMPLAINT OF LOW POWER, AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE AT THE NUMBER 6 CYLINDER AND/OR BLACK EXHAUST SMOKE. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (ECM/PCM) CONNECTOR DOESN'T MATCH ETM. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
02038
Nov 5, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEAKS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COVER. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
TRAILER HITCH BALL SHANK SIZES AND PART NUMBERS. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 2ND TO 3RD UPSHIFT. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
02036
Sep 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT BLINKS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET. *TT
02038
Aug 20, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION ACCUMULATOR COVER. *TT
99043
May 7, 2002
010000 STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY OR CHASSIS VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
402
Apr 16, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT TOP PISTON RING MARKING. *TT
02020
Apr 2, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR SEAL CORNER STICKS OUT WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. *TT
A020014
Mar 26, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MAIN CASE OIL PAN APPEARS TO LEAK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE DRAIN PLUG AND / OR THE FILL PLUG. *TT
02005
Feb 12, 2002
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH NOT TURNING TO THE LOCK POSITION. *SLC
011201
Dec 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0705 AFTER LONG CRANK TIME. *SLC
011101
Nov 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0705, AFTER LONG CRANK TIME. *SLC
01007
Oct 16, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING BLOWER NOT RUNNING IN ONE OR MORE SETTINGS, ALSO THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01007 DATED JULY 3, 2001. *JG
01078
Oct 16, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAIN OIL PAN PLUG LEAKS. *JG
01088
Sep 11, 2001
190000 TIRES
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT TIRE RUBBING AGAINST THE MUD FLAP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO FULL LOCK. *TT
01007
Jul 3, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON REGARDIN BLOWER DOES NOT RUN IN ONE OR MORE SETTINGS. *ET
010601
Jun 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION AFTER CRANKSHAFT OR SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT. *TT
010601
Jun 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ENGINE PING ACCELERATING UPHILL CONDITION. *TT
010601
Jun 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING BULB CHECK LOGIC. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: VIBRATION AFTER CRANKSHAFT OR SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING: ENGINE PING ACCELERATING UPHILL. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING: ENGINE PING ACCELERATING UPHILL. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *ET
010101
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET
161200
Dec 16, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING SHIMMY AND VIBRATION INDEX. *TT
161000
Oct 16, 2000
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP THAT RUNS ALL THE TIME. *TT
00061
Aug 22, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH THE REAR EDGE OF THE MOONROOF VISOR SAGGING IN THE MIDDLE AND / OR THE ROOF SEAL IS DISTORED. *TT
00062
Aug 15, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING A CREAK FROM THE REAR CARGO AREA WHEN TURNING OR WHEN DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. *TT
00040
Apr 18, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS OF HARSH VIBRATION THAT COMES FROM THE BODY, THE STEERING WHEEL, THE SEATS, OR THE FLOOR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, SOMETIMES YOU CAN HEAR BANGING WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. *MJS
041700
Apr 17, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION BOLT RECALL & REAR SUSPENSION BOLT P.U.D. *MR
010400
Apr 1, 2000
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUSE THAT BLOWS REPEATEDLY DUE TO FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE. *TT
010400
Apr 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING ERRATIC KEYLESS ENTRY / DOOR LOCL OPERATION. *TT
033000
Mar 30, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION RECALL UPDATE. *MR
99016
Mar 28, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING OIL LEAKS FROM THE LEFT AND / OR RIGHT REAR AXLE SEALS. *TT
00001
Feb 15, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF VIBRATION IN THE FLOOR, THE SEAT, OR THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. *TT
00023
Feb 15, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL AT THE END OF A STOP. *TT
00016
Feb 8, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK FROM THE FRONT FLOOR. *TT
00010
Feb 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES FROM VIN 4S6..58W..Y44OOOO1 THRU VIN 4S6..58W..Y4407271 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIANOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171, P0174, OR P1171 STORED. *TT
99004
Sep 14, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS LOW. *TT
156
Sep 8, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REVISED INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMBINATION CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT. *TT
010999
Sep 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH DASH MAKING SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS CAUSED BY A WIRE TIE ON THE TRANSMISSION HARNESS RUBBING THE BOTTOM OF THE BULKHEAD. *TT
99071
Aug 30, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMISSIONS RECALL: PASSPORT EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *TT
99071
Aug 30, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EMISSIONS RECALL ON THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *TT
A990035
Aug 30, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 4S6C.58 ... W4410593 THRU 4S6C.58 ... W4419011 HAVE A FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT MAY CRACK FROM EXPOSURE TO THE HEAT, ALLOWING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER TO VENT VAPORS TO THE ATMOSPHERE. *TT
148
Aug 30, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
AMERICAN HONDA IS ANNOUNCING AN EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
99067
Aug 24, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLES WITH VINS FROM 4S6C.58W.W4422197 THRU 4S6C.58W.W4425461 MAY EXPERIENCE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION ACCOMPANIED BY BRAKE SQUEAL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TT
010899
Aug 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPLACE A FLEXIBLE HOSE IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM WHICH IS ROUTED TOO NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST PIPE. *TT
99043
Jul 13, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES THRU VIN 4S6C.58W.X4419122 MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY (SHIMMIES LEFT AND RIGHT) WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
A990018
Jul 13, 1999
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION BULLETIN ON THE STEERING YOKE SPRING FOR VEHICLES THRU VIN 4S6C.58X4419122. *TT
99016
Jun 8, 1999
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
CONCERNS WITH REAR AXLE SEAL(S) LEAKING. *TT
99042
May 25, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT
98007
Mar 30, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A BUZZING SOUND FROM THE PASSENGER'S SEAT AREA. *TT
99009
Mar 2, 1999
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
PRODUCT UPDATE ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD. *TT
99017
Feb 23, 1999
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PROCEDURE ON REPLACING FENDER MOLDINGS. *TT
99012
Feb 23, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CONCERNS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AFTER REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP. *TT
99004
Feb 2, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE READING LOW ON VEHICLES THRU VIN 4S6C.58W.W4424533. *TT
99006
Jan 12, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONDITIONS WITH SPEAKERS CRACKLING, FADING IN & OUT, SOUND DISTORTED, OR RADIO NOT WORKING. *TT
98010
Dec 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
A WHINNING NOISE COMES FROM THE SPEAKERS WHEN YOU USE THE CASSETTE PLAYER. *YC
98064
Oct 27, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDITIONS WITH A/C NOT COMING ON. *YC
100598
Oct 5, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT
98069
Sep 15, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING CREAKING NOISE FROM MOON ROOF AREA.*TT
98048
Sep 8, 1998
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INFORMATION REGARDING HITCH WIRE HARNESS. *YC
98055
Sep 8, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A SCRAPING SOUND IS HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *YC
98065
Sep 1, 1998
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
CONDITIONS WITH THE SECURITY SYSTEM GOING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS DISTURBED. *YC
240898
Aug 24, 1998
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
SUBJECT REGARDING BATTERY CABLE RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION. *TT
140898
Aug 14, 1998
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION REGARDING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. *TT
130898
Aug 13, 1998
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION REGARDING THE ILLUSTRATION IN STEP #5 FOR THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN 98-059. *TT
98052
Aug 11, 1998
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
THE MIRROR HEATING ELEMENT IS NOT DISTRIBUTING HEAT EVENLY ACROSS THE MIRROR CAUSING, THE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED WHEN THE REAR WINDOW AND MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH IS TURNED ON. YD
100898
Aug 10, 1998
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN 98-059 - NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. *TT
98034
Jul 14, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONDITION WITH REAR BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. *YC
98010
Jun 23, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SPEAKERS WHINE DURING CASSETTE PLAYER USE. *YC
A980022
May 19, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERS WITH ACCESSORY AIR DEFLECTOR RUBBING THE TOP OF THE GRILLE. *TT
98027
May 5, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REAR BEVERAGE HOLDER WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. *YC
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA PASSPORT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP18001
Opened: May 23, 2018 , Closed: Mar 5, 2020
Fuel Tank Retention Failure
On April 10, 2018, NHTSA received a petition from Mr. Kevin Byrne (the Petitioner) requesting that the Agency ?undertake a defects investigation? of ?rust-related detachment of Isuzu Rodeo fuel tanks? (NHTSA ID 11091788). The Petitioner experienced a partial fuel tank detachment in his model year (M... Read more
EA09018
Opened: Dec 7, 2009 , Closed: Oct 15, 2010
Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport vehicles and MY 2002... Read more
PE09030
Opened: Jun 16, 2009 , Closed: Dec 8, 2009
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARA... Read more
RQ02009
Opened: Apr 11, 2002 , Closed: Dec 17, 2002
SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES
TAKATA/NISSAN/ISUZU HAVE DETERMINED THAT DURING THE INITIAL RECALL CAMPAIGN (96V-170), SOME VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CAMPAIGN. NISSAN WILL RECALL 92,500 MY1994 PATHFINDER AND D21 PICKUP TRUCKS (02V-125).ISUZU WILL RECALL 13,831 MY1994/1995... Read more
EA99008
Opened: Mar 31, 1999 , Closed: Jul 31, 2002
BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS
There is no summary currently available
PE98053
Opened: Oct 9, 1998 , Closed: Feb 18, 1999
BROKEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL
There is no summary currently available
PE98051
Opened: Sep 23, 1998 , Closed: Mar 31, 1999
BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS
HONDA PASSPORT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA PASSPORT across all model years (1994, 2026).
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Total Recalls
2,212
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
167
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
HONDA PASSPORT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 63 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 92 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 200 | View |
| 2020 | 10 | 133 | View |
| 2019 | 10 | 422 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 31 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 160 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 128 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 299 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 6 | 315 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 69 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 84 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 46 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |