1994 Honda PASSPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
111,800 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 18 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 27.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 11.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 2; 2002: 3; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10059084 · 2004-02-26 (February 26, 2004)
THE CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE AND THROW OUT BEARING, FAILED. ALSO, THERE WERE STRESS CRACKS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098187 · 2004-11-02 (November 2, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 111,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098187 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107013 · 2005-01-07 (January 7, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182260 · 2007-02-11 (February 11, 2007)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480709 · 1995-01-22 (January 22, 1995)
CAR BEGAN BOUNCING EXCESSIVELY, STEERING LOCKED UP, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480709 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 757365 · 2002-01-26 (January 26, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 757365 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 764369 · 2002-07-17 (July 17, 2002)
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS CLAIM IN ORDER TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 764369 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8023382 · 2002-11-26 (November 26, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8023382 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V281000 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2002-10-15 (October 15, 2002)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V132000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 1994-07-19 (July 19, 1994)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V170003 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1996-09-17 (September 17, 1996)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V034002 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 1997-01-01 (January 1, 1997)
AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗