1994 Honda Passport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 Honda Passport. Newest first.
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. if the seat belt tongue IS inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there IS a possibility of partial engagement.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. owner notification IS expected to begin during mid-december 2002. 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 isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.
An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.
The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. if the seat belt tongue IS inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there IS a possibility of partial engagement.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.
Remedy
Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.
Owner complaints
36 complaints10 involved a crash10 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine always needed oil. even when new it used 1 quart a week. Now 13 years later the car uses 2 quarts of oil a day and runs very poorly. A mechanic stated I need a new engine. The engine IS irreparable. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer saw oil on the floor of the garage. consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. vehicle was not been repaired, and was not included in cam shaft sensor recall 94v132000, which was ten years old. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
1994 honda passport built in may of '94 suffers from oil leaking from dislodged cam shaft on to manifold. This problem has been diagnosed by a certified isuzu mechanic (isuzu maufactured the passport). Honda has a safety recall campaign for this vehicle about this problem, but the campaign IS for…
1994 honda passport built in may of '94 suffers from oil leaking from dislodged cam shaft on to manifold. This problem has been diagnosed by a certified isuzu mechanic (isuzu maufactured the passport). Honda has a safety recall campaign for this vehicle about this problem, but the campaign IS for vehicles up to april of 94 not may. Because of this honda says that the do not have to remidy this problem. Has not cause fire yet but has caused all of the symptoms of recall problem.*ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Manual transmission
The clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing, failed. also, there were stress cracks in the transmission casing. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle started to accelerate on its own with out pressing accelerator. consumer states after tapping on brake vehicle still would not slow down. consumer had to use emergency brake to stop vehicle. dealer replaced the accelerater cable. please describe further. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I would like to make this claim in order to have my car repaired for this problem.
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
I had both drivers and passengers side rear axle seals replaced once and now I need another passenger side replaced in the near future. I read that the 1995 and 1996 models have this problem. I do not abuse the truck and my belief it IS a manufactoring defect.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Consumer lost control of vehicle while driving 65 mph, and vehicle went down an embankment, then rolled over. Driver's seat belt released, and driver was ejected from vehicle. She suffered a broken arm and head injuries. Front passenger was injured, not severly due to seatbelt also releasing. vehicle was totalled. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving a spark plug on cylinder #4 shot through my air filter came off, oil leaking throughout engine and all spark plugs were loose. felt there may be a recall on it. consumer stated there was recall 94 v 132 000 for camshaft, but consumer vehicle was not included due to vin. *Ak the vehicle would not start some times, possibly die to the problem related to oil leak. *yh
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving about 30 mph another vehicle struck the front of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder head caused the camshaft seal end plug to become dislodged from the cylinder head, allowing an oil leakage from the camshaft. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Started the vehicle after refueling at a gas station. When I shifted into drive the engine sped up and surged forward. since I had my foot on the brake the vehicle didn't move but the force was strong enough to cause squealing and a clunk of the transmission. the tack was racing and then dropped…
Started the vehicle after refueling at a gas station. When I shifted into drive the engine sped up and surged forward. since I had my foot on the brake the vehicle didn't move but the force was strong enough to cause squealing and a clunk of the transmission. the tack was racing and then dropped down to normal. all of this occurred without touching the gas pedal. this happened the first time today. I started the car a second time and the engine raced for several seconds before slowing down.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Suspension
Engine head gasket blew out, causing an oil leak, which in turn caused vehicle to vibrate. also, the spark plug tubes leak oil causing engine to run rough. Dealer gave vehicle a tune up. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Constant oil leak, gaskets changed, but continue to have oil leaks. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Rear lock failure occurred within warranty period. Locks cycled. Fixed? failed 2ND time within warranty. Fixed. Left rear door cannot be opened at all. Right rear opens on occassion.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Vehicle has ABS brakes. Front brake rotors have excessive wear and must be replaced every 6 months. Cause unknown.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly
When starting the ignition the vehicle won't come on. Dealer says the starter needs to be replaced. *ak
- Seats
While waiting at stoplight, another vehicle rearended passport. The front seats collapsed backwards. One side went sideways. Took to dealer. Having front seats replaced. Please call concerning seats. *ak
- Unknown or other
Unspecified.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Expansion and contradiction of engine cylinder head, casing camshaft seal end plug to dislodge, resulting in engine oil leak prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to make/model and symptoms of failure. (94v-132). *ak
- Seat belts
The vehicle seat belt failed in car accident causing injury. The vehicle may have had recalls on the safety belts. (Attorney for owner).
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Thumping sound from the left front wheel.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake rotors replaced five times.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Rear tailgate locking mechanism that holds glass panel continuously malfunctioned. glass window unlocked on its own, flew open, happened mostly when driving over bumps. on one occasion, flew open while at standstill. dealer readjusted locking mechanism. later , completely replaced mechanism. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door locks on passenger's side in front, continues to go up and down after locking the door. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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 rodeo, amigo, tf…
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 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu IS also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport IS manufactured by isuzu for honda and IS similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). This investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10011247Safety recall: front passenger's seat belt buckle.
- 10009274Identifying automatic transmission shift solenoids. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10005943Trailer hitch ball shank sizes and part numbers. Honda october tech line information.
- 10004954Descriptions for the automatic transmission shift solenoids.
- 6092372Information on rear wheel ABS quick checks.
- 637953Subject regarding replacement top piston ring marking.
- 625124Subject regarding bulb check logic.
- 625077Subject regarding vibration after crankshaft or short block replacement.
- 624293Subject on regarding: bulb check logic.
- 623970Subject on regarding: vibration after crankshaft or short block replacement.
- 608021Some vehicles may exhibit low power and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 44 caused by a leak from the driver's side valve cover gasket.
- 602680Concerns with oil accumulation in the spark plug tubes.
- 600556Key cannot be removed from ignition switch.
- 54045Condition with ticking noise from the engine during normal operation.
- 52057One of the power door locks cycles.
- 51133Bellcrank pivot for the door lock linkage 1994-97 passport.
- 51125Left rear door does not lock.
- 51090Grease leak from the front hubs.
- 38070Supply procedure change for the camshaft end plug retaining plate recall campaign.
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