1999 Honda Passport: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 228 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints); the 1997 and 2000 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2021
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2018
“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”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2017
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“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2017
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2015
“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”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2013
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2013
“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”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2013
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2012
“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”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 32 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1999 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1999 Honda Passport reliable?
NHTSA has 228 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Honda Passport. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Passport problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 99,000 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Honda Passport have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:rear. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.