1995 Honda PASSPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
157,860 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 44 complaints (11.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 13.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 6.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Air Bags: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Suspension: 3
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 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 8
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 30 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 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 5; 2000: 10; 2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 10015655 · 2003-04-10 (April 10, 2003)
NAR 04/10/2003 THE CONSUMERS BACK DOORS STICKS SHUT AND THE CHILD LOCKS HAVE NEVER BEEN ENGAGED. IT HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING AND DISAPPOINTING FOR PASSENGERS TO HAVE TO CLIMB TO THE FRONT DOORS TO GET OUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FEEL IF THE LOCKS WERE PROPERLY FIXED WHEN THEY WERE UNDER WARRANTY THE PROBLEM SHOULD NOT HAVE CONTINUED. HE IS ASKING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE AMOUNT OF $313.14 FOR DOOR LATCHES. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015655 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053979 · 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10075071 · 2004-06-09 (June 9, 2004)
ENGINE CLICKING SOUND HAS BEEN INCREASING; OTHERWISE, MY 1995 HONDA PASSPORT DX RUNS WELL. TWO MECHANICS HAVE SUGGESTED THE LIFTER BARS ARE THE PROBLEM. OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THIS ON OTHER PASSPORTS OF THE SAME YEAR. THESE LIFTERS SEEM TO FAIL IN OTHER PASSPORTS (HTTP://WWW.MYCARSTATS.COM/CONSOLE.ASP?TB=R&MMMAKES=HONDA&MMMODELS=PASSPORT&YEAR=1995#REPORTCONSOLE); REPAIR COSTS NEARLY AS MUCH AS THE CAR IS WORTH! THE USE OF FAULTY PARTS THAT HAVE LIMITED LIFE EXPECTANCY WAS NOT COMMUNICATED TO CONSUMERS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10075071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10196430 · 2007-07-16 (July 16, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA PASSPORT. THE MECHANIC FOUND A PEN HOLE CRACK IN THE RADIATOR AND MADE THE REPAIR. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AIR CONDITIONER, ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE SEEPED THROUGH THE PEN HOLE CRACK AND ONTO THE ENGINE. CURRENTLY, THE ENGINE IS VIBRATING AND SHAKING AND THE VEHICLE IS BURNING FUEL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 186,667. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 186,667 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253139 · 2008-12-29 (December 29, 2008)
THROTTLE STUCK ON 1995 HONDA PASSPORT/ISUZU RODEO RESULTING IN DEATH OF BUDDY THATCHER AT AIRPORT AUTO AUCTION IN ALCOA TN. SINCE THEN ANOTHER PASSPORT THROTTLE HAS STUCK WHILE BEING DRIVEN TO AUCTION. INVESTIGATION HAS SHOWN THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING WHICH RESULTS IN THIS FAILURE--THIS IS A LIFE AND DEATH ISSUE AND I WANTED TO REPORT/CHECK TO SEE IF IT HAS BEEN REPORTED /ON OTHER YEARS AND MODEL--PASSPORT AND RODEO RAN FROM 1994 TO 2002. PROBABLE ISUZU TROOPER HAS SAME ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10253139 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10255028 · 2009-01-14 (January 14, 2009)
MY 1995 1/2-1996 HONDA PASSPORT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND CLASSIFIED AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. LAST WEEK WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE FROM A COMPLETE STOP OFF AN EXIT, OBVIOUSLY AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED, IT SLID ON SOME ICE HAVING THE FRONT DRIVER'S WHEEL HITTING A LOW CURB. THINKING THE ALIGNMENT WAS KNOCKED OUT, I WAS TOTALLY SHOCKED WHEN THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME THAT THE FRAME HAD CRACKED ALONG WITH DAMAGE TO THE STEERING BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO A WELDING SHOP FOR THE REPAIR UNTIL I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS WAS NOT THE ONLY SPOT WITH PROBLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 190,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10255028 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10319323 · 2010-03-12 (March 12, 2010)
I RECENTLY HAD WORK DONE ON MY 1995 1/2 HONDA PASSPORT FOR BAD WIRING ON THE FUEL PUMP. WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE CORROSION OF THE WIRING ON TOP OF THE PUMP. WHILE UNDER THE VEHICLE MY MECHANIC NOTICED HOW CORRODED THE FRAME WAS AND THAT IT WAS RUSTING THROUGH. HE CALLED ME OUT OF CONCERN AND HAD ME COME DOWN TO LOOK AT IT. HE SAID IT WAS BAD BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL AND EVEN WORSE BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRAME IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. HE RECOMMENDED THAT I DO NOT DRIVE IT ANYMORE A…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10319323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10328750 · 2010-05-04 (May 4, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE FRAME BETWEEN THE SPRING STRUTS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RUST WAS SEVERE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO GET ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,537. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,520. UPDATED 07/22/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/26/10*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 161,520 miles reported. Look up ODI 10328750 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗