1999 Honda Passport problems
The Honda Passport is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) from the Japanese automaker Honda. Originally, it was a badge engineered version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-size SUV sold between 1993 and 2002. It was introduced in 1993 for the 1994 model year as Honda's first entry into the growing SUV market of the 1990s in the United States. The first and second generation Passport was manufactured by Subaru Isuzu Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana. Like various other Honda models, it re-used a name from their motorcycle division, the Honda C75 Passport. The other two name candidates were Elsinore and Odyssey, the latter would be re-used a year later on a minivan.
The Passport was a part of a partnership between Isuzu and Honda in the 1990s, which saw an exchange of passenger vehicles from Honda to Isuzu, such as the Isuzu Oasis, and trucks from Isuzu to Honda, such as the Passport and Acura SLX. This arrangement was convenient for both companies, as Isuzu discontinued passenger car production in 1993 after a corporate restructuring, and Honda was in desperate need of an SUV, a segment that was growing in popularity in North America as well as Japan during the 1990s. The partnership ended in 2002 with the discontinuation of the Passport in favor of the Honda-engineered Pilot.
In November 2018, Honda announced that the Passport nameplate would return as a two-row mid-size crossover SUV slotted between the CR-V and Pilot. The third-generation Passport was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 27, 2018. It is built at Honda's factory in Lincoln, Alabama, and available for the 2019 model year.
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Common 1999 Honda Passport problems
The 1999 Honda Passport is often considered a problematic year due to several issues reported by owners. One of the most common problems is transmission failure, which can cost up to $4,000 to repair. This issue affects both the 1998 and 1999 models, making them particularly unreliable in this regard.
Another significant problem with the 1999 Honda Passport is frame rusting, which can also be found in the 2000 and 2001 models. This issue is so severe that it can cost upwards of $1,000 to repair, but only if caught early enough. Unfortunately, even with repairs, the rusting may continue elsewhere on the frame, making it a persistent and costly issue. The rear and upper sections of the frame are the most commonly affected areas, with some reports of the frame being eaten completely through.
Electrical problems are also prevalent in the 1999 Honda Passport, with some owners reporting a weird electrical issue where the battery indicator moves in sync with the turn signal or drops with any other pull on the battery. This problem can cause the engine to die when pulling forward on the turn signal, although the car has no problem starting. The alternator has been replaced in some cases, but the issue persists, suggesting a more significant electrical problem.
In summary, the 1999 Honda Passport has several significant issues, including transmission failure, frame rusting, and electrical problems. These issues can be costly to repair and may affect the overall reliability and safety of the vehicle. Therefore, it is advisable to exercise caution when considering purchasing a 1999 Honda Passport.
What is the most common problem with Honda Passport?
Brake-related problems are amongst the most commonly reported 2022 Honda Passport problems. These issues can include squeaking or grinding noises, premature wear of brake pads, or brake pedal pulsation. Problems can arise due to worn brake components, contaminated brake fluid, or improper brake system maintenance.
Does Honda Passport have transmission problems?
The 55-page complaint says that the apparent defect plaguing the ZF 9HP transmission in 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey, 2019-present Honda Passport and 2020-present Honda Ridgeline vehicles can produce rough and delayed shifting; loud noises during shifting; sudden, harsh accelerations and decelerations ...
What is the reliability of the Honda Passport?
The 2024 Honda Passport has a predicted reliability score of 85 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
How long will a Honda Passport last?
The 2021 Honda Passport lasts around 250,000 miles, with some minor transmission software and stereo system issues reported.
1999 Honda Passport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Passport problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Suspension problems
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Honda Passport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Honda Passport
The NHTSA has received 247 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Honda Passport. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Honda Passport vehicles.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-27
- VIN: 4S6CM58W8X4
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: my frame was rusted throughout at 130k miles the car's rear trail arm mount on the frame detached and almost caused me to run into on by traffic numerous times at 25 mph. only once I stopped to pick up my sons from school the car's rear trail arm detached completely from the frame, I had deemed it undrivable and called for someone to come by and tow it back home. on my own further inspection, I noticed an absurd amount of rust in the rear left side, and holes in the frame. as well as I said the rear trail arm detached from the frame.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-20
- VIN: 4S6CM58W4X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE DRIVERS SIDE TRAILING ARM BRACKET BROKE OFF OF THE FRAME DUE TO EXTREME RUST AS I WAS DRIVING.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-18
- VIN: 4S6CM58W4X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I NOTICED THAT MY 1999 HONDA PASSPORT HAD A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION. I CALLED THE DEALER HERE IN LEXINGTON KY DON JACOBS AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. THE DAY BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT I CALLED TO VERIFY THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS THAT WAS NEEDED AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GET THE PARTS OR TOOLS TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-10
- VIN: 4S6CK58W4X4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-12
- VIN: 4S6CM58W6X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SON WAS DRIVING AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SUSPENSION DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO THEM NOT BEING THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND THE RECALL EXPIRING, THERE WAS NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE THAT COULD BE PROVIDED THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000. UPDATED 06/02/17*LJ *CN
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-07
- VIN: 4S6CM58W2X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT SYSTEM WAS RUSTED AND SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-20
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY PASSPORT HAS ISSUES WITH REAR AXELS AND SUSPENSION/BOLTS. ALSO ONE DAY WHEN IT HAD BEEN RAINING I APPLIED MY BREAKS TO STOP FOR A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR WENT RIGHT THROUGH THE LIGHT. THE OTHER TIMES I HAVE HAD TO PUMP THE BREAKS TO GET CAR TO STOP AND IT MADE AN AWFUL NOISE. MY BIGGEST FEAR IS THAT I WILL BE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE REAR SUSPENSION/SUPPORT IS GOING TO FALL APART. A GENTLEMAN WHOSE WIFE WAS DRIVIND A PASSPORT SAID THAT HER CARS FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. SHE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT AS SHE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NONE OF THE RECALLS SEEM TO HAVE BEEN DONE TO THIS CAR AND I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO TURN. I AM 71 YEARS OLD AND I DRIVE MY GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AROUND OCCASIONALLY. I ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHERE TO GO TO GET THIS FIXED OR BOUGHT BACK. I WENT TO A HONDA SERVICE GARAGE IN DAYTON,OHIO AND HE SAID THE RECALL WAS OUTDATED? A SAFETY ISSUE THAT BIG THAT HAS BEEN ON GOVERNMENT RECALL AND NEVER BEEN FIXED CAN NOT HAVE AN OUTDATED RECALL? MY DAUGHTER HAS PICTURES OF THE SUSPENSION AND RUST, I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO SEND THEM!
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-29
- VIN: 4S6CM58W3X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE REAR TRAILING ARM HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM SEVERE FRAME RUST. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN 2010 BUT IT ONLY RECALLED CARS FROM THE NORTHEASTERN STATES. THIS CAR WAS NOT RECALLED EVEN THOUGH IT IS AND HAS BEEN IN ALASKA. I BELIEVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS HERE ARE JUST AS SEVERE AS THE NORTHEASTERN STATES AND THE RECALL SHOULD EXTEND HERE ALSO.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-27
- VIN: 4S6CK58W0X4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS THAT THE FLYWHEEL HAS SEPARATED, WITH CENTER PART STAYING ATTACHED TO MOTOR. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE BEING HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CENTER PART OF THE FLYWHEEL IS STAYING ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE; WHILE THE OUTER PART IS SEPARATING. ALL TEETH ON THE FLYWHEEL ARE STILL INTACT. THEREFORE I HAVE TWO PARTS, ONE CIRCLING THE OTHER. ENGINE STOPS DEAD IMMEDIATELY WHEN THEY SEPARATE. THIS IS A $300 OR MORE PART. IT WAS JUST REPLACED LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AGO AND NOW IT HAS DONE IT AGAIN. THERE IS NO LISTED RECALL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE EVERYTHING STOPS WHEN THIS SEPARATION OCCURS. HAD TO PUSH VEHICLE OFF ROAD BOTH TIMES. FEEL I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. WHO DO I NEED TO CONTACT REGARDING THIS? *JS
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-11
- VIN: 4S6CM58W2X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED TO THE RIGHT. THE BUMPER AND TRAILER HITCH BECAME DETACHED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SWAYING ABNORMALLY FOR QUITE SOME TIME AND THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND BUMPER WERE EXTREMELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) AND 00V058000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,523.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-01
- VIN: 4S6CM58WXX4
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
- Summary: LAST YEAR I NOTICED RUST THAT HAD BECOME A GAPING HOLE IN THE LOWER PART- REAR AXLE FRAME OF MY HONDA PASSPORT'S . RECENTLY WHEN I WAS DRIVING REAL AXLE FRAME CRACKED WITH A LOUD NOISE. TEMPORARY WELDING IS DONE . I CHECKED WITH HONDA SERVICE, CAR BODY REPAIR AND LOCAL MECHANIC -NO ONE ASSURED THAT IT CAN BE FIXED. AND FINALLY IT MAKES THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO SELL. PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS. I AM THE THIRD OWNER VIN NO: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-01
- VIN: 4S6CK58WXX4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: LAST YEAR I NOTICED RUST THAT HAD BECOME A GAPING HOLE IN THE UPPER PART OF MY HONDA PASSPORT'S UPPER FRAME. THEN I NOTICED THERE WERE RUST LOCATIONS AT VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ROOF AND REAR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN SOLELY ON OAHU, SO THERE IS NO ISSUE OF DEICER OR ROAD SALT HAVING CAUSED THIS, AND I LIVE MILES FROM THE OCEAN. THE GAPING HOLE IS GROWING AND THIS PROBLEM MAY BE A SAFETY HAZARD AND IT MAKES THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO SELL, WHICH IS SOMETHING I'D INTENDED TO DO SOON, AS MY GIRLFRIEND WILL ALSO START DRIVING "OUR" VEHICLE AND SHE'S UNCOMFORTABLE WITH A LARGER CAR. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT A NUMBER OF SITES HAVE NOTED THAT THE HONDA PASSPORT AND THE ISUZU RODEO (BOTH THE SAME CAR FROM THE SAME PLANT IN INDIANA) HAVE SPECIAL PROBLEMS WITH RUSTY FRAMES, BUT I THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT MINE, TOO. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-20
- VIN: 4S6CM58W9X4
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE TRANSMISSION OIL GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,000. ..UPDATED 07-17-13 *BF THE BALL JOINTS, EXHAUST, TIE ROD END, ENGINE GASKETS, SWAY BAR LINKS AND TIMING BELT ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-15
- VIN: 4S6CM58W3X4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. *TR
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-01
- VIN: 4S6CM58W9X4
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET WAS FRACTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. IN ADDITION, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS ALSO CORRODED AND THE BRACKET COULD NOT BE WELDED BACK ONTO THE FRAME. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. ..UPDATED 04/18/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE FINALLY FOUND A FRAME RESTORATION SHOP. THEY CUT OUT ALL OF THE RUSTED FRAME AREAS ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND MADE A NEW END FOR THE LOWER LINK BRACKET. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAME CLOGGED AND RUINED THE ENGINE. THE FRONT AXLES WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK AND TRANSMISSION LEAK. UPDATED 04/23/13
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-05
- VIN: 4S6CK58W9X4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WELL IN JULY 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY HONDA WHEN I HEARD NOISE (SOUNDED LIKE A MUFFLER LEAK) HIT A SMALL DIP IN THE ROAD THEN A POP AND THEN LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD BLOWN A HOLE IN IT SELF. THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. WELL HERE IT IS JANUARY 2013 AND JUST LAST WEEK THE OTHER SIDE (MY CAR HAS TWO CONVERTERS, LUCKY ME) DID THE EXACT SAME THING. THIS IS JUST THE WEIRDEST THING EVER AND SO VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. IS THIS NORMAL? I DON'T THINK SO AND NO ONE CAN GIVE ME AN EXPLANATION ON WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-01
- VIN: 4S6CM58W2X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WERE HOLES AND RUST ON THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-09
- VIN: 4S6CM58W4X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED HIS WIFE HIT A POT HOLE, AND THEN THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT THE DAY, AS THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, THE REAR STRUT CAME OFF AND IT WAS HANGING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT WAS SEVERELY RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/14/12*LJ UPDATED 11/15/15
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-04
- VIN: 4S6CM58W1X4
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE WHO NOTIFIED HIM THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FAULTY. THE COIL SPRING ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BROKE OFF THE FRAME AND WAS VISIBLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT AND WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127,000. UPDATED 10/15/12 *CN UPDATED 10/24/2012 *JS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-01
- VIN: 4S6CM58W8X4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANICS SHOWED ME EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE FRAME OF MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE I FOUND OUT A RECALL FOR A SUSPENSION BRACKET EXPIRED. BUT I ALSO FOUND OUT SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAD EXTENSIVE CORROSION AND HONDA WAS WORKING WITH THEM ON THE FRAME CORROSION WHICH WAS IDENTIFIED DURING THE RECALL BUT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I CALLED HONDA AND THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID SINCE THE RECALL EXPIRED THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. AGAIN, IT APPEARS HONDA KNOWS OF MORE THAN USUAL/SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FRAME ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAS DEALT WITH A FEW CONSUMERS ON IT. BUT WHEN I ASK THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I NEED HELP. IT APPEARS THERE IS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN WHAT THEY INITIALLY STARTED THE RECALL FOR. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-08
- VIN: 4S6CM58W2X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET NEEDED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000- SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE RECALL CAMPAIGN WAS EXPIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 141,000. ....UPDATED 10/11/12 *BF UPDATED 10/16/12
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-25
- VIN: 4S6CM58W0X4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WENT TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE A NEW ALTERNATOR PUT IN AND WHEN HE HAD IT UP ON THE LIFT NOTICED SEVERE RUST ON THE FRAME. HE NOTIFIED ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND RECOMMENDED GETTING RID OF IT. I TOLD HIM I COULD NOT BECAUSE I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A YEAR AGO AND STILL OWED MONEY ON IT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I REALIZED THAT THIS WAS APPARENTLY A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO A COUPLE WELDING SHOPS AND ONE OF THEM TOLD ME IT WAS TOO RISKY TO TRY AND REPAIR IT AND THE OTHER TOLD ME THEY COULD TRY AND DO SOME REPAIRS, BUT OF COURSE COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WOULD LAST ANY LONGER. MY VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN OHIO WHICH WAS ONE OF THE STATES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND IT REMAINED IN THAT STATE UNTIL 2010. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-21
- VIN: 4S6CM58W5X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT CORROSION CAUSED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO DETACH FROM THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE QUALIFIED FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000(SUSPENSION:REAR) BUT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 190,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND A NEW FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE REPAIRS COULD BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 146,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-14
- VIN: 4S6CM58W8X4
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE FRAME RUSTED TOTALLY THROUGH. HAS ONLY 67,000 MILES AND REST OF VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. FRAME RUST ISSUES NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY HONDA BEFORE SERIOUS INJURIES ARE INVOLVED. *TR
1999 Honda Passport recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1999 Honda Passport.
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: 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, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.
- 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 VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, A REPURCHASE OFFER WILL BE EXTENDED TO THE VEHICLE'S OWNER. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS OLD OR LESS. FOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, ISUZU WILL OFFER A FREE REMEDY, BUT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN ISUZU SERVICE FACILITY, OR HONDA DEALER (AS APPLICABLE), DEALER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF WHEN OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WERE ISSUED. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. ISUZU OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727. HONDA OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: 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 PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: 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.
Negative 1999 Honda Passport car reviews
Positive 1999 Honda Passport car reviews
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I'm glad to hear that you had no problems with your vehicle and that it held up great, even tough to your tailgate! It's great to know that the 4 wheel drive was reliable. I understand that you were disappointed when they stopped making them, but it's good to know that they replaced them with the Pilots, which are bigger, ride more like a car, and get better gas mileage.
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If you have the chance to buy one, go for it! Otherwise, I might just have to snatch it up myself.
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Great news! There are no major problems or repairs.
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This car handles very well, even at over 70 MPH. The Passport V6 achieves around 20mpg with mostly freeway use, and the engine is always ready to press you against the seat. The seating is quite comfortable and the engine sounds great. It's impressive how it blew the doors off my girlfriend's Explorer and had better pick up than my neighbor's V8 Grand Cherokee!
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I've owned this Honda for 3 years now. I bought it used and I haven't had any problems with it. It's a great SUV for the money, and besides, it's a Honda!
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Are you having problems with your 1999 Honda Passport?
Dusty Smith 2024-11-14
The car has a few issues such as wind noise, horn sound, tailgate rattle, and a hard ride. Additionally, the drink holder in the rear is not very effective at holding drinks.
Dario Kuhic 2024-10-15
Before getting the Passport, I owned a Honda Accord. Unfortunately, my experience with the Passport was not as positive. I had to take it to the shop at least every 3 months and was frequently on the phone with the corporate office. Despite being in a lease, they were unable to offer much assistance. The only positive outcome was that my warranty was extended from 36,000 to 60,000 miles. Without the extension, I would have been out of pocket thousands of dollars.
Juston Stroman 2024-09-28
It's great to hear that you've had your passport since 1999 and that you're still happy with it!
Wallace Nienow 2024-09-23
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Honda. I bought it brand new and drove it for six years. During that time, I only needed to do some routine maintenance like oil changes, new tires, and a battery. It's been a great car!
Levi Hartmann 2024-09-02
I had a difficult experience with this truck. It required multiple visits to the shop due to check engine light problems, a blown computer board, and difficulty going into park. After several attempts to resolve the issues with the dealer and corporate, I decided to switch to a 2001 Accord, which has been a reliable choice. It's worth noting that Isuzu, the manufacturer of the Passport, is partially owned by GM. Thank you for considering my experience.