1996 Honda Passport
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Owner complaints
41 complaints7 involved a crash10 injuries4 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Suspension
The frame on my passport broke. Come to find out my frame IS rotted. I'm happy I wasn't on the interstate and going a reasonable speed or who knows what might have happened to me and my family. I see now that this IS a common thing with these passports. I find it crazy that there IS a recall for…
The frame on my passport broke. Come to find out my frame IS rotted. I'm happy I wasn't on the interstate and going a reasonable speed or who knows what might have happened to me and my family. I see now that this IS a common thing with these passports. I find it crazy that there IS a recall for the 1998 but not the years before even though they have the same issues. Honda outsourced the work to isuzu to be cheap and ended up with a defected product. So honda wich IS a major corporation gets rewarded for being cheap while us normal people trying to make ends meet end up with a junk car that's worthless. I see these on the road still and I keep my fingers crossed for the people driving them. Please make honda fix this problem.
- Suspension · Suspension › Rear
Same as nhtsa: 10v436000 campaign. defect 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. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Frame rotting away and making passport unsafe to drive recall should be issued. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Bearings fail, seals fail, lash adjusters fail, excessive oil consumption, poorly designed oil circulation system. *js
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Suspension · Suspension › Rear
This vehicle IS experiencing extreme frame corrosion of both the forward and rear frame member. There are large perforations in multiple areas along the entire length of the frame, and I don't see any way to repair other than a complete frame replacement. why IS the dividing line for the recall…
This vehicle IS experiencing extreme frame corrosion of both the forward and rear frame member. There are large perforations in multiple areas along the entire length of the frame, and I don't see any way to repair other than a complete frame replacement. why IS the dividing line for the recall 10v436000 set at the 1998 model year? This IS the same basic vehicle with the same rotted frame as those involved in the recall. I firmly believe that the doors should rot of a vehicle long before the frame becomes an issue. *tr
- Structure › Body · Suspension
This vehicle has serious rust issues for its age. the frame IS completely rusted through in many spots which makes it a hazard to drive. in april of 2011 the shock tower broke free of the frame and now wobbles free in the wheel well. we first noticed a rust problem some years back when my brother purchased the vehicle. he was the second owner of it at approx. 50K miles. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
I recently purchased a 1996 honda passport and was told "you can't go wrong with a honda"--drove good, body good, interior immaculate, etc. A mechanic looked at it for recent repairs needed on the electrical system and I was shown the horrific rusted frame, he actually put his hand through it!!!…
I recently purchased a 1996 honda passport and was told "you can't go wrong with a honda"--drove good, body good, interior immaculate, etc. A mechanic looked at it for recent repairs needed on the electrical system and I was shown the horrific rusted frame, he actually put his hand through it!!! And not just in one area, the whole frame!! Unbelievable! I am a service tech that drives a vehicle, on average, 500 to 700 miles a week. Fortunately, I was not driving on the interstate at 70mph when the frame could have cost me my life--or anyone else's that could have been in my path. This IS totally unacceptable. I have read many forums since receiving this information about my passport, and it's obvious honda IS aware of the faulty steel that was used on these frames. They should compensate anyone still driving one of these morbidly unsafe vehicles and get them off the road! This IS not an isolated problem. Recalls were issued on many other models and makes, however they did not include this year or make. Unbelievable!! A company that uses inferior product and IS made aware of it, should step up and take care of it. As a business owner myself, I am livid that honda does not feel responsible and we--car owners stuck with their junk--have to take a huge loss for their incompetently. Shame on honda!!! I will never own another one! *tr
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda passport. The contact stated after having his vehicle serviced for routine maintenance he was advised that the frame was severely covered with rust. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 161,000.
- Structure › Frame and members · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
After experiencing a slight vibration at highway speeds, I removed my right front tire to inspect brakes, bearings, etc. I immediately discovered a large rust hole in my frame right where it bends up to the height of the engine mount. further inspection revealed that hole, as well as, holes on…
After experiencing a slight vibration at highway speeds, I removed my right front tire to inspect brakes, bearings, etc. I immediately discovered a large rust hole in my frame right where it bends up to the height of the engine mount. further inspection revealed that hole, as well as, holes on the top and bottom in the same vicinity. I replaced the tire, removed the passport from service and replaced it with a reliable vehicle. Since then I have monitored the web to see if any others had experienced frame rusting on honda passports or isuzu rodeos. there were multitudes. today I took the passport to a body shop for a professional inspection of the frame. the results were that the total right side of the frame was full of rust holes and the left side to a lesser extent. I am truly fortunate that I noticed the problem before serious injury to myself and family or others occurred. I have also recently noticed that honda and isuzu have issued recalls for 1998-2002 due to frame rust issues. the rust IS not limited to those years as IS evident with my vehicle. I do live in a state that uses salt products to control winter ice which certainly accelerated the rust condition. manufacturers have treated their frames to protect for many decades and because of that record, I blindly believed I received the same from honda; otherwise, I would have purchased the rust undercoating offered at purchase. *kb
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda passport. The contact stated during routine maintenance by an independent mechanic he was informed that the frame was severely covered with rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The contact…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda passport. The contact stated during routine maintenance by an independent mechanic he was informed that the frame was severely covered with rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The contact expressed concern regarding the failure because a later year of the same model was recalled for a similar failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Rear
We have a 1996 honda passport that we recently helped our daughter buy. shortly afterwards we found out about the recall on these, and found that our model year (1996) was not included. today we were having new tires put on her car and our mechanic called to let us know that the frame rot was…
We have a 1996 honda passport that we recently helped our daughter buy. shortly afterwards we found out about the recall on these, and found that our model year (1996) was not included. today we were having new tires put on her car and our mechanic called to let us know that the frame rot was more than we initially though, so much so that he highly recommended that the car not be driven any longer as it was not road safe. we have spoken with honda, and were told to direct our efforts to the nhtsa. this car IS now can no longer be driven safely, and we are looking for the nhtsa to have this recall extended to include the 1996 model year. this past weekend we ran into another 1996 passport owner, and found they have the same issue. now we had some of the frame rot repaired at a local welding shop, but did not know the full extent of the damage until today when our mechanic called us. the campaign for the current recall for the honda passport/isuzu rodeo IS 10v436000. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Frame rust and rot at rear of vehicle. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Severe frame rust near the rear of the vehicle. Areas of the box frame around the right rear shock mount are completely missing and falling off due to rust. *Tr
- Air bags
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on a dry country road at 30 mph; the front driver's side tire blew out causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle and neither air bag deployed. there was extensive damage done to the front of the vehicle. there were injuries sustained and a police report…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on a dry country road at 30 mph; the front driver's side tire blew out causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle and neither air bag deployed. there was extensive damage done to the front of the vehicle. there were injuries sustained and a police report was taken. the seat belts were in use however they did work properly. there were no air bag lights illuminated prior to the incident. the dealership has not been notified.
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Check engine keeps coming on & off.. When making a left hand turn and/or engaging the left hand turn signal; this causes the horn to sound. after taking the vehicle in numerous times costing $130.00 to run the test I am told they are not able to find anything wrong. this IS very troubling as I…
Check engine keeps coming on & off.. When making a left hand turn and/or engaging the left hand turn signal; this causes the horn to sound. after taking the vehicle in numerous times costing $130.00 to run the test I am told they are not able to find anything wrong. this IS very troubling as I have a toddler and this IS certainly a safety concern not to mention a budget breaker as this has cost me approximately $1000.00. I finally decided to stop taking it in as the only outcome was a little less money in my money and the failures still occurring. this as been on going since 2003 when I purchased the vehicle. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving 45 mph, the timing belt slipped off the engine and caused engine failure. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Have been experiencing knock in the valves. have taken the truck to multiple repair facilities and it IS stated as being "normal" for the passport/rodeo vehicles. statements have been made by other owners of that same vehicle. isuzu/honda say it has to do with type of gas/oil used. I have only…
Have been experiencing knock in the valves. have taken the truck to multiple repair facilities and it IS stated as being "normal" for the passport/rodeo vehicles. statements have been made by other owners of that same vehicle. isuzu/honda say it has to do with type of gas/oil used. I have only ever used the recommended 5W30 with 87 octane. I have no where else to go. everyone I talk to knows that it IS a problem, but there IS no fix or bulletin posted.*ak
- Tires
I was driving on 91 east freeway on june 22, 03 at 11:15 a.m. When the rear right tire rubber came out. I lost control and hit a car.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Honda passport 1995.5, driver door won't open from inside or outside, dealer took 4 days to be able to open it and charge me $313.00 for something I didn't break. They replaced the latch and it's working now. The dealer mentioned that there IS same problem on honda accord, so I think there should've been some type of recall.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle leaked oil from underneath the vehicle from the oil pan. *nlm. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Customer states the vehicle IS consuming a tremendous amount of oil, oil dripping from tail pipe, and on several occasions the engine would run rough and make a knocking noise, also the service engine soon light would come on, dealer removed engine and concluded that oil was traveling through the cylinder, dealer states that the cylinder IS going bad. *tt
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Intermittently vehicle idles at 2400-2600 rpms and will accelerate suddenly. dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle three times. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling 40 mph on black ice and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further informtion. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
While driving at 60 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 90 mph, causing loss of control.braking system could not slow the vehicle down. The emergency brake had to be applied, and the vehicle had to put into neutral and shut off, to stop. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Lugs: nuts: bolts have stripped during normal operation eleven times since the purchase of the vehicle. if I have a flat, I would not be able to change the tire as the lug could not be removed. the dealer in lake charles advises it IS a definite safety hazard, describing the lugs as "cheap."…
Lugs: nuts: bolts have stripped during normal operation eleven times since the purchase of the vehicle. if I have a flat, I would not be able to change the tire as the lug could not be removed. the dealer in lake charles advises it IS a definite safety hazard, describing the lugs as "cheap." however, honda does not have replacement lugs. further, I do not know when the lugs strip or how many strip on a wheel. as many as three have been replaced at one time. while unlikely, it seems possible that several lugs could strip on one wheel, weakening the wheel connection to the hub. honda refuses to pay for the cost to replace the lugs now that the vehicle IS out of warranty. this SUV IS mainly used by my wife to run errands. it IS a two wheel drive vehicle that IS not taken off road. I believe this to be a safety hazard and am concerned taking the vehicle on road trips with my family inside. please respond to my complaint. thank you. hall jones, lake charles, louisiana. *ak
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.
- 10009278Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009274Identifying automatic transmission shift solenoids. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10005943Trailer hitch ball shank sizes and part numbers. Honda october tech line information.
- 10005929Clearing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information.
- 10005921Harsh 2ND to 3RD upshift. Honda servicenews.
- 10004956Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. Various models including the 2004 insight and s2000.
- 10004954Descriptions for the automatic transmission shift solenoids.
- 10002575Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions.
- 10002574A 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.
- 10002573Engine control module/powertrain control module (ecm/pcm) connector doesn't match etm.
- 10001790Check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions.
- 6092372Information on rear wheel ABS quick checks.
- 637953Subject regarding replacement top piston ring marking.
- 635781A condition may exist where the check transmission light blinks and automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p1870 IS set.
- 630870On some vehicles, the main case oil pan appears to leak automatic transmission fluid at the drain plug and / or the fill plug.
- 626633Automatic transmission main oil pan plug leaks.
- 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.
- 623952Subject on regarding: engine oil consumption.
- 610295Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on, and one or more engine misfire diagnostic trouble codes are stored.
- 610294After starting a cold engine in a warm garage, and then driving out into freezing weather, dtc p1441 (evap system flow during non-purge) IS stored, and the malfunction indicator light comes on.
- 610284Experiencing the engine detonating (pinging) when accelerating lightly below 3,000 rpm.
- 602145Information on ABS diagnosis with pgm tester.
- 600556Key cannot be removed from ignition switch.
- 54048Symptoms with the fuel gauge reads about three-fourths when the tank IS actually full.
- 54045Condition with ticking noise from the engine during normal operation.
- 54043Experiencing low power or intermittent engine hesitation.
- 52057One of the power door locks cycles.
- 52055Coolant leak from the radiator.
- 51133Bellcrank pivot for the door lock linkage 1994-97 passport.
- 51125Left rear door does not lock.
- 51090Grease leak from the front hubs.
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