1997 Honda Passport: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda passport. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent mechanic when he was informed that there was severe rust and corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The failure and current mileages were 180,000.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2011

“When changing the brakes I noticed a lot of surface rust when I inspected further I found two holes in frame one on the front passenger side behind the wheel and the second in the rear on the drivers side infront of the backside of the leaf spring shackle the hole in the back is as tall of the frame rail and about 10 inches long only on the outside of the frame the hole in the front is only a few inches tall and 6 inches long on the outside of frame and starting on the bottom of frame rail the vehicle is unsafe but my only means of transportation I inspect it daily to check for any disforming of the frame. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2011

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda passport. The contact stated while driving 40 mph he contact heard a cracking sound underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over to examine the vehicle and noticed a cracked suspension link in the rear of the vehicle. The suspension crack was due to rust build up on the frame. The contact called the manufacturer advised him to take vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was very unstable and unsafe to drive. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 170,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2011

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda passport. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for routine service, the mechanic advised him that the frame was severely rusted to perform any repairs. They also advised that he should not drive the vehicle because of the severity of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2010

“I took my "97 honda passport to the mechanic to have my water pump looked at. While the car was on his lift, he noticed a considerable amount of rust on the frame. There were places where the frame was rusted out completely. I have never used this suv off road and have maintained it well. A friend of mine also had a passport like mine that did the same thing. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2009

“The entire frame is rusted through and basically deteriorating. I can look underneath my vehicle and see holes where the metal should be and see it flaking off. I could easily poke a hole right through it on just about any point on both the front and the rear. It has been like this for a few years now but it has gotten worse, to the point where I don't think it is really safe to drive. I saw on the news recently where people have been having problem with these vehicles literally falling apart and breaking in two. The news story stated the years 1998-2008 but my 1997 is exactly the same underneath. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2008

“Check engine off and on, norm reeves honda check and advise pulled code:p0304 cylinder 4 misfire. Tech check the coils the spark plugs and the fuel pressure. Everything is good.performed compression test. Pulled up service bulletin to up date the pcm broad cast codes. Pcm has to be replace if lights back on again. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2007