Honda PASSPORT engine problems
90 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
1,479 owner complaints analyzed
29 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1981 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 550 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
90 of 1,479 complaints match this topic (6.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10052368 · 2004-01-04 (January 4, 2004)
IDLING FOR A LONG TIME, OR DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS FOR A LONG TIME (STOP-AND-GO IN A SEVERE TRAFFIC JAM) ALSO HAVING MOST OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TURNED WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO GO DEAD BECAUSE THE ALTERNATOR DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CHARGE. THIS MAY BE A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS DURING SEVERE TRAFFIC MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE AND THE ENGINE TO STALL; NOT ALLOWING THE ABILITY TO MOVE TO SAFE POSITION. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 101,960 miles reported. Look up ODI 10052368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071590 · 2004-04-26 (April 26, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND TECHNICIAN FIXED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
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Owner report 10107511 · 2005-01-18 (January 18, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
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Owner report 721292 · 2000-04-11 (April 11, 2000)
THE ENGINE DIES WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. THE TACHOMETER WILDLY GOES UP AND DOWN AND FINALLY THE ENGINE IS STALLED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IN DRIVE MODE. IN NEUTRAL GEAR, IT IS FINE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721292 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 764512 · 2002-07-21 (July 21, 2002)
HONDA PASSPORT STALLS OFF/ON / WAS TOLD THIS WAS THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, SECURITY SYSTEM IS ON ERROR DEFAULT GOES OFF ALL THE TIME WHEN CAR IS RUNNING AND WHEN PARKED .*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 764512 at NHTSA ↗