1997 HONDA PASSPORT Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Apr 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other

IN 2015 I BOUGHT A 1997 HONDA PASSPORT FROM SOMEBODY AND NOTICED THE FRAME HAS EXTREME ROT AND ITS SO BAD IT ROTTED A FUEL LINE CAUSING A LEAK NOW, I OWNED A 1995.5 ISUZU RODEO WITH EXCESIVE FRAME ROT AS WELL TO WHERE THE FRAME BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. THESE FRAMES USED IN ALL OF THE ISUZU RODEO...

Apr 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other

IN 2015 I BOUGHT A 1997 HONDA PASSPORT FROM SOMEBODY AND NOTICED THE FRAME HAS EXTREME ROT AND ITS SO BAD IT ROTTED A FUEL LINE CAUSING A LEAK NOW, I OWNED A 1995.5 ISUZU RODEO WITH EXCESIVE FRAME ROT AS WELL TO WHERE THE FRAME BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. THESE FRAMES USED IN ALL OF THE ISUZU RODEO...

Apr 19, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN LEFT REAR AREA NEAR LEAF SPRING HANGER. SHOULD THE FRAME FAIL IN THIS AREA, THE AXLE WILL NO LONGER BE SECURED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN MADE FOR YEARS STARTING 1998 OF THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ...

Apr 19, 2015 Structure 160,000 mi

FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN LEFT REAR AREA NEAR LEAF SPRING HANGER. SHOULD THE FRAME FAIL IN THIS AREA, THE AXLE WILL NO LONGER BE SECURED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN MADE FOR YEARS STARTING 1998 OF THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ...

Apr 19, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN LEFT REAR AREA NEAR LEAF SPRING HANGER. SHOULD THE FRAME FAIL IN THIS AREA, THE AXLE WILL NO LONGER BE SECURED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN MADE FOR YEARS STARTING 1998 OF THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ...

Apr 19, 2015 Structure 160,000 mi

FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN LEFT REAR AREA NEAR LEAF SPRING HANGER. SHOULD THE FRAME FAIL IN THIS AREA, THE AXLE WILL NO LONGER BE SECURED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN MADE FOR YEARS STARTING 1998 OF THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ...

Oct 14, 2014 Structure 122,000 mi

1997 HONDA PASSPORT WITH 122,000 MILES. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NEW. BUT THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THROUGH I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. FROM ALL OF THE STORIES I HAVE SEEN WHY WAS THEIR NOT A RECALL ON THE HONDA PASSPORT AND ISUZU RODEO? ARE THEY WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE? *TR

Oct 14, 2014 Structure 122,000 mi

1997 HONDA PASSPORT WITH 122,000 MILES. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NEW. BUT THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THROUGH I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. FROM ALL OF THE STORIES I HAVE SEEN WHY WAS THEIR NOT A RECALL ON THE HONDA PASSPORT AND ISUZU RODEO? ARE THEY WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE? *TR

Jan 8, 2012 Structure

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE LEAF SPRING IN THE BACK TO FALL DOWN. MY REAR END IS NO LONGER HELD IN PLACE AND CAN FALL OUT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. IT'S A 97 HONDA PASSPORT. OTHER WISE MY VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ...

Jan 8, 2012 Suspension

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE LEAF SPRING IN THE BACK TO FALL DOWN. MY REAR END IS NO LONGER HELD IN PLACE AND CAN FALL OUT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. IT'S A 97 HONDA PASSPORT. OTHER WISE MY VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ...

Jan 8, 2012 Structure

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE LEAF SPRING IN THE BACK TO FALL DOWN. MY REAR END IS NO LONGER HELD IN PLACE AND CAN FALL OUT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. IT'S A 97 HONDA PASSPORT. OTHER WISE MY VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ...

Jan 8, 2012 Suspension

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE LEAF SPRING IN THE BACK TO FALL DOWN. MY REAR END IS NO LONGER HELD IN PLACE AND CAN FALL OUT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. IT'S A 97 HONDA PASSPORT. OTHER WISE MY VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ...

Dec 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

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...

Dec 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

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...

Dec 2, 2011 Structure 180,000 mi

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 I...

Dec 2, 2011 Structure 180,000 mi

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 I...

Sep 11, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 166,340 mi

LEFT HOUSE AND PROCEEDED DOWNHILL ON GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AND THEN TURNED LEFT ONTO MAIN ROAD WHICH IS A HILL RISING APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET OVER .5 MILES. AT TOP OF HILL LET OFF ACCELERATOR BUT THE SPEED WAS STILL INCREASING. TAPPED ACCELERATOR, PULLED FLOOR MAT AWAY FROM GAS/BREAK PEDDLE AREA, TAPPED ...

Sep 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 166,340 mi

LEFT HOUSE AND PROCEEDED DOWNHILL ON GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AND THEN TURNED LEFT ONTO MAIN ROAD WHICH IS A HILL RISING APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET OVER .5 MILES. AT TOP OF HILL LET OFF ACCELERATOR BUT THE SPEED WAS STILL INCREASING. TAPPED ACCELERATOR, PULLED FLOOR MAT AWAY FROM GAS/BREAK PEDDLE AREA, TAPPED ...

Sep 11, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 166,340 mi

LEFT HOUSE AND PROCEEDED DOWNHILL ON GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AND THEN TURNED LEFT ONTO MAIN ROAD WHICH IS A HILL RISING APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET OVER .5 MILES. AT TOP OF HILL LET OFF ACCELERATOR BUT THE SPEED WAS STILL INCREASING. TAPPED ACCELERATOR, PULLED FLOOR MAT AWAY FROM GAS/BREAK PEDDLE AREA, TAPPED ...

Sep 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 166,340 mi

LEFT HOUSE AND PROCEEDED DOWNHILL ON GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AND THEN TURNED LEFT ONTO MAIN ROAD WHICH IS A HILL RISING APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET OVER .5 MILES. AT TOP OF HILL LET OFF ACCELERATOR BUT THE SPEED WAS STILL INCREASING. TAPPED ACCELERATOR, PULLED FLOOR MAT AWAY FROM GAS/BREAK PEDDLE AREA, TAPPED ...

Aug 30, 2011 Structure 176,843 mi

EXCESSIVE RUSTING ON STEEL CHASSIS OF 1997 HONDA PASSPORT TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. HONDA HAS RECALL ON '98 AND ABOVE FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES BUT NOT ON 95-97 MODELS. IF THIS VEHICLE IS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE IT IS HIT BROADSIDE FROM PASSENGER SIDE, THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED (CAN ...

Aug 30, 2011 Structure 176,843 mi

EXCESSIVE RUSTING ON STEEL CHASSIS OF 1997 HONDA PASSPORT TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. HONDA HAS RECALL ON '98 AND ABOVE FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES BUT NOT ON 95-97 MODELS. IF THIS VEHICLE IS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE IT IS HIT BROADSIDE FROM PASSENGER SIDE, THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED (CAN ...

Apr 28, 2011 Suspension 170,000 mi

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...

Apr 28, 2011 Suspension 170,000 mi

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...

Apr 5, 2011 Structure 68,000 mi

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 ...

Apr 5, 2011 Structure 68,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 6, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

1997 HONDA PASSPORT - BODY IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. INTERIOR - VERY NICE. FRAME IS IN HORRIFIC CONDITION. THE COMPLETE FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED FROM FRONT TO REAR AND IN A VERY WEAKENED STATE. TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER SUPPORT AT FRAME IS ALSO RUSTED VERY BAD. FRONT CAB SUPPORTS RUSTED VERY BAD. THE R...

Aug 6, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

1997 HONDA PASSPORT - BODY IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. INTERIOR - VERY NICE. FRAME IS IN HORRIFIC CONDITION. THE COMPLETE FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED FROM FRONT TO REAR AND IN A VERY WEAKENED STATE. TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER SUPPORT AT FRAME IS ALSO RUSTED VERY BAD. FRONT CAB SUPPORTS RUSTED VERY BAD. THE R...

May 20, 2010 Structure

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 N...

May 20, 2010 Structure

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 N...

Mar 18, 2009 Structure 99,800 mi

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...

Mar 18, 2009 Structure 99,800 mi

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...

Jul 28, 2007 Power Train 108,000 mi

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...

Jul 28, 2007 Power Train 108,000 mi

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...

Jun 19, 2007 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE BACK LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. IT TORE THE SKIRT AROUND THE BACK WHEEL FROM THE HOLDING SCREWS ,CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE LEFT BUMPER. ALSO, IT TORE THE BLACK BORDER PANELS FROM DOOR AND BUMPER. THE AMAZING PART WAS THAT THE TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT. HAVE...

Jun 19, 2007 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE BACK LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. IT TORE THE SKIRT AROUND THE BACK WHEEL FROM THE HOLDING SCREWS ,CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE LEFT BUMPER. ALSO, IT TORE THE BLACK BORDER PANELS FROM DOOR AND BUMPER. THE AMAZING PART WAS THAT THE TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT. HAVE...

Jun 19, 2007 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE BACK LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. IT TORE THE SKIRT AROUND THE BACK WHEEL FROM THE HOLDING SCREWS ,CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE LEFT BUMPER. ALSO, IT TORE THE BLACK BORDER PANELS FROM DOOR AND BUMPER. THE AMAZING PART WAS THAT THE TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT. HAVE...

Jun 19, 2007 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE BACK LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. IT TORE THE SKIRT AROUND THE BACK WHEEL FROM THE HOLDING SCREWS ,CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE LEFT BUMPER. ALSO, IT TORE THE BLACK BORDER PANELS FROM DOOR AND BUMPER. THE AMAZING PART WAS THAT THE TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT. HAVE...

Feb 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

ABS ENGAGES ON DRY ROADS INCREASING REQUIRED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING SPACE,BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE STRAIGHT LINE BRAKING. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JB

Feb 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

ABS ENGAGES ON DRY ROADS INCREASING REQUIRED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING SPACE,BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE STRAIGHT LINE BRAKING. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JB

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALWAYS OIL CHANGES ON TIME AND MAINTENANCE. SINCE I HAD IT, THERE WAS ALWAYS A VALVE KNOCKING. SPARK PLUG MELTED FROM EXTREME HEAT THEN EXPLODED INTO CYLINDER THE PULVERIZE. SO I REBUILT THE ENTIRE MOTOR INCLUDING NEW OIL PUMP, TIMING BELT, CAM INTAKES, ECT. AND HAD VALVES PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALWAYS OIL CHANGES ON TIME AND MAINTENANCE. SINCE I HAD IT, THERE WAS ALWAYS A VALVE KNOCKING. SPARK PLUG MELTED FROM EXTREME HEAT THEN EXPLODED INTO CYLINDER THE PULVERIZE. SO I REBUILT THE ENTIRE MOTOR INCLUDING NEW OIL PUMP, TIMING BELT, CAM INTAKES, ECT. AND HAD VALVES PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT...

Aug 17, 2005 Structure

WHILE HAVING EXHAUST WORK DONE THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRAME ON MY 1997 HONDA PASSPORT WAS RUSTED. THE DEALER DESCRIBED IT AS 100% RUSTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE (ABOUT 1 FOOT LONG BEHIND THE FRONT TIRE) AND 50% ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE DEALER SAID THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND COULD CAUSE A FA...

Aug 17, 2005 Structure

WHILE HAVING EXHAUST WORK DONE THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRAME ON MY 1997 HONDA PASSPORT WAS RUSTED. THE DEALER DESCRIBED IT AS 100% RUSTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE (ABOUT 1 FOOT LONG BEHIND THE FRONT TIRE) AND 50% ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE DEALER SAID THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND COULD CAUSE A FA...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,894 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 74,671 MILES, IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 500 MILES. AT 80,044 MI THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT WITH NEW RINGS, VALVE SEALS AND THE WHOLE WORKS. THE ENGINE IS STILL BURNING THE SAME AMOUNT OF OIL, AND HAVE TROUBLES WITH OTHER THINGS. SUCH AS BELTS,CRANK PULLEY,INSTRUMENTS,4X4 VALVES...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,894 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 74,671 MILES, IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 500 MILES. AT 80,044 MI THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT WITH NEW RINGS, VALVE SEALS AND THE WHOLE WORKS. THE ENGINE IS STILL BURNING THE SAME AMOUNT OF OIL, AND HAVE TROUBLES WITH OTHER THINGS. SUCH AS BELTS,CRANK PULLEY,INSTRUMENTS,4X4 VALVES...

Oct 1, 2004 Structure 80,894 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 74,671 MILES, IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 500 MILES. AT 80,044 MI THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT WITH NEW RINGS, VALVE SEALS AND THE WHOLE WORKS. THE ENGINE IS STILL BURNING THE SAME AMOUNT OF OIL, AND HAVE TROUBLES WITH OTHER THINGS. SUCH AS BELTS,CRANK PULLEY,INSTRUMENTS,4X4 VALVES...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,894 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 74,671 MILES, IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 500 MILES. AT 80,044 MI THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT WITH NEW RINGS, VALVE SEALS AND THE WHOLE WORKS. THE ENGINE IS STILL BURNING THE SAME AMOUNT OF OIL, AND HAVE TROUBLES WITH OTHER THINGS. SUCH AS BELTS,CRANK PULLEY,INSTRUMENTS,4X4 VALVES...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,894 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 74,671 MILES, IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 500 MILES. AT 80,044 MI THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT WITH NEW RINGS, VALVE SEALS AND THE WHOLE WORKS. THE ENGINE IS STILL BURNING THE SAME AMOUNT OF OIL, AND HAVE TROUBLES WITH OTHER THINGS. SUCH AS BELTS,CRANK PULLEY,INSTRUMENTS,4X4 VALVES...

Oct 1, 2004 Structure 80,894 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 74,671 MILES, IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 500 MILES. AT 80,044 MI THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT WITH NEW RINGS, VALVE SEALS AND THE WHOLE WORKS. THE ENGINE IS STILL BURNING THE SAME AMOUNT OF OIL, AND HAVE TROUBLES WITH OTHER THINGS. SUCH AS BELTS,CRANK PULLEY,INSTRUMENTS,4X4 VALVES...

Mar 5, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POWER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT DIM. WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL RADIO CUT OFF, AND SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH OR ABOVE THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION ...

Mar 5, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POWER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT DIM. WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL RADIO CUT OFF, AND SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH OR ABOVE THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION ...

Mar 5, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POWER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT DIM. WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL RADIO CUT OFF, AND SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH OR ABOVE THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION ...

Mar 5, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POWER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT DIM. WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL RADIO CUT OFF, AND SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH OR ABOVE THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION ...

Feb 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CAMSHAFT BOLT SPLIT IN HALF CAUSING MY ENGINE TO SEIZE UP WHEN THE BOLT FEEL DOWN INTO THE PULLEY. *JB

Feb 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CAMSHAFT BOLT SPLIT IN HALF CAUSING MY ENGINE TO SEIZE UP WHEN THE BOLT FEEL DOWN INTO THE PULLEY. *JB

Jan 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,501 mi

EXCESSIVE GASOLINE USAGE (10-13 MPG) AND CHRONIC "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" DESPITE REPEATED TRIPS TO GARAGE. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING; CAN'T WAIT TO TRADE THIS BEAST IN. VERY DISAPPOINTED BY HONDA FOR CLOAKING THEIR LABEL ON AN ISUZU/MITSUBISHI BUILT VEHICLE. OTHERS ON THE NET ARE JUST AS FED UP WITH TH...

Jan 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,501 mi

EXCESSIVE GASOLINE USAGE (10-13 MPG) AND CHRONIC "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" DESPITE REPEATED TRIPS TO GARAGE. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING; CAN'T WAIT TO TRADE THIS BEAST IN. VERY DISAPPOINTED BY HONDA FOR CLOAKING THEIR LABEL ON AN ISUZU/MITSUBISHI BUILT VEHICLE. OTHERS ON THE NET ARE JUST AS FED UP WITH TH...

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

VEHICLE CONSUMES EXCESSIVE OIL THAT CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE, PER MANUFACTURER/DEALERSHIP. THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

VEHICLE CONSUMES EXCESSIVE OIL THAT CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE, PER MANUFACTURER/DEALERSHIP. THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE. *AK

May 2, 2003 Air Bags 82,000 mi

BRIDGESTONE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Air Bags 82,000 mi

BRIDGESTONE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *NLM

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VALVES RATTLE IN THE ENGINE. WHEN THEY RATTLE I CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AND IT'S FINE. I FOUND OUT... BY NO OTHER CHOICE....THAT IF I GET ON THE INTERSTATE (CAUSING THE RPM'S TO GO UP) FOR A FEW MILES, AND THEN EXIT THE INTERSTATE THE VALVES STOP RATTLING. EVERYONE I TALK TO SAYS THAT THEY DON'T KN...

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VALVES RATTLE IN THE ENGINE. WHEN THEY RATTLE I CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AND IT'S FINE. I FOUND OUT... BY NO OTHER CHOICE....THAT IF I GET ON THE INTERSTATE (CAUSING THE RPM'S TO GO UP) FOR A FEW MILES, AND THEN EXIT THE INTERSTATE THE VALVES STOP RATTLING. EVERYONE I TALK TO SAYS THAT THEY DON'T KN...

Aug 15, 2002 Visibility

POWER WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP WHEN TURNING ON SWITCH. CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING, BUT GLASS WILL NOT OPERATE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Visibility

POWER WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP WHEN TURNING ON SWITCH. CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING, BUT GLASS WILL NOT OPERATE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 1, 2001 Power Train

COMPLETE AND SUDDEN POWER LOSS OCCURED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65 MPH DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD AN ISUZU ENGINE WHICH IS KNOWN FOR ITS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THUS, THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND RELAT...

Aug 1, 2001 Power Train

COMPLETE AND SUDDEN POWER LOSS OCCURED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65 MPH DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD AN ISUZU ENGINE WHICH IS KNOWN FOR ITS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THUS, THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND RELAT...

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED THAT SEALS IN TRANSMISSION HAVE NO FLUID ENTERING IN OR OUT OF TRANSMISSION. *AK *SLC

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED THAT SEALS IN TRANSMISSION HAVE NO FLUID ENTERING IN OR OUT OF TRANSMISSION. *AK *SLC

Jan 25, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 28,043 MILES ON IT BUT WHEN THE CARFAX REPORT CAME IT SHOWED THAT IN APRIL 99 THE VEHICLE HAD 43,211 MILES ON IT, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ODOMETER HAS BEEN ROLLED BACK. NLM

Jan 25, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 28,043 MILES ON IT BUT WHEN THE CARFAX REPORT CAME IT SHOWED THAT IN APRIL 99 THE VEHICLE HAD 43,211 MILES ON IT, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ODOMETER HAS BEEN ROLLED BACK. NLM

Jan 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM FRONT AND SIDE, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.*AK 1 PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THERE IS NO WAY TO CHECK DUE TO THEY DID NOT PUT IN A DIP-STICK TO CHECK THE LEVEL OF FLUID WHICH EVEN IF YOU GO TO A GAS STATION OR HAVE THE OIL CHANGED THEY CANNOT CHECK TO SEE THE LEVEL OF FLUID. I WANTED TO KNOW BEFORE I BUY THIS WHETHER OR NOT IT IS COVERED UNDER W...

Jan 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM FRONT AND SIDE, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.*AK 1 PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THERE IS NO WAY TO CHECK DUE TO THEY DID NOT PUT IN A DIP-STICK TO CHECK THE LEVEL OF FLUID WHICH EVEN IF YOU GO TO A GAS STATION OR HAVE THE OIL CHANGED THEY CANNOT CHECK TO SEE THE LEVEL OF FLUID. I WANTED TO KNOW BEFORE I BUY THIS WHETHER OR NOT IT IS COVERED UNDER W...

Dec 30, 2000 Electrical System

A FAULTY HARNESS BELT IS CAUSING ALL THE WIRING TO BE BURNT OUT, THERE ARE NO TAIL LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS, HEAT, OR AIR CONDITIONER. *SLC

Dec 30, 2000 Electrical System

A FAULTY HARNESS BELT IS CAUSING ALL THE WIRING TO BE BURNT OUT, THERE ARE NO TAIL LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS, HEAT, OR AIR CONDITIONER. *SLC

Dec 25, 2000 Tires

ON DEC. 23 MY WIFE, MY SON, AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG GA HIGHWAY 365 AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH AND REAR LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. I SAW NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVER BEHIND ME, MY BROTHER IN LAW, SAW THE TIRE BLOW AND DIDN'T SEE ANY DEBRIS ON THE ROAD BUT SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRE AS IT BLEW....

Dec 25, 2000 Tires

ON DEC. 23 MY WIFE, MY SON, AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG GA HIGHWAY 365 AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH AND REAR LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. I SAW NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVER BEHIND ME, MY BROTHER IN LAW, SAW THE TIRE BLOW AND DIDN'T SEE ANY DEBRIS ON THE ROAD BUT SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRE AS IT BLEW....

Dec 4, 2000 Suspension

GOODYEAR WRANGLER AP TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE TRAVELING 55-60 MPH, TIRE SIZE P245/70R16, DOT MK9LBCER476. *SLC

Dec 4, 2000 Suspension

GOODYEAR WRANGLER AP TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE TRAVELING 55-60 MPH, TIRE SIZE P245/70R16, DOT MK9LBCER476. *SLC

Aug 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET AN OPERATORS MANUAL FOR MY HONDA PASSPORT. IT WAS 33 DAYS LATER, AFTER I BROUGHT THIS USED SUV WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT.

Aug 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET AN OPERATORS MANUAL FOR MY HONDA PASSPORT. IT WAS 33 DAYS LATER, AFTER I BROUGHT THIS USED SUV WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT.

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS TICKING, AND DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS CHARACTERISTIC OF HONDAS. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS TICKING, AND DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS CHARACTERISTIC OF HONDAS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RAIN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT DIDN'T HAVE THE NECESSARY PART AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Apr 17, 2000 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RAIN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT DIDN'T HAVE THE NECESSARY PART AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS ROUTINELY EMITTED ENGINE TICKING SOUND DEGRADING PERFORMANCE AND RESULTING IN 50% LOSS OF COMPRESSION IN #2 CYLINDER. DEALER SUGGESTING THAT ENGINE SHORT BLOCK MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. REPAIR MAY EXCEED $5K. DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS CONSIDERED ABOVE BOARD WHEN T...

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS ROUTINELY EMITTED ENGINE TICKING SOUND DEGRADING PERFORMANCE AND RESULTING IN 50% LOSS OF COMPRESSION IN #2 CYLINDER. DEALER SUGGESTING THAT ENGINE SHORT BLOCK MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. REPAIR MAY EXCEED $5K. DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS CONSIDERED ABOVE BOARD WHEN T...

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED WHILE IN PARK AT A SERVICE STATION. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED WHILE IN PARK AT A SERVICE STATION. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Structure

DRIVER DOOR POWER LOCK FREQUENTLY "FREEZES UP" WHEN TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 45 DEGREES F. AND ALWAYS FREEZES UP WHEN THEMPERATURE FALLS TO NEAR FREEZING AND BELOW. KEY CANNOT BE USED TO OPEN DOOR, LOCK MUST BE MANUALLY PULLED UP, AND OPENS ONLY WITH DIFFICULTY.

Jan 5, 2000 Structure

DRIVER DOOR POWER LOCK FREQUENTLY "FREEZES UP" WHEN TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 45 DEGREES F. AND ALWAYS FREEZES UP WHEN THEMPERATURE FALLS TO NEAR FREEZING AND BELOW. KEY CANNOT BE USED TO OPEN DOOR, LOCK MUST BE MANUALLY PULLED UP, AND OPENS ONLY WITH DIFFICULTY.

Sep 21, 1999 Visibility

PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN WHICH CREATED A 1 1/2 INCH SEPARATION BETWEEN RUBBER FRAME AND WINDOW, ALLOWING A 18- MONTH CHILD TO PLACE A FINGER ON BOTTOM OF SEPARATION. THEREFORE, CUTTING OFF LEFT INDEX FINGER WHEN POWER WINDOW WAS ROLLED UP BY DRIVER.CONSUMER IS INVOLVED IN LAWSUIT ...

Sep 21, 1999 Visibility

PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN WHICH CREATED A 1 1/2 INCH SEPARATION BETWEEN RUBBER FRAME AND WINDOW, ALLOWING A 18- MONTH CHILD TO PLACE A FINGER ON BOTTOM OF SEPARATION. THEREFORE, CUTTING OFF LEFT INDEX FINGER WHEN POWER WINDOW WAS ROLLED UP BY DRIVER.CONSUMER IS INVOLVED IN LAWSUIT ...

Sep 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY.

Sep 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY.

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS AT EVERY STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *ET

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS AT EVERY STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *ET

Aug 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. TOOK TO AT LEAST 3 DEALERS. THEY JUST KEPT TURNING IT OFF. NOW THE CANISTER VALUE AND VENT VALUE ARE FILLING WITH RAW FUEL AND ARE CLOGGED.

Aug 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. TOOK TO AT LEAST 3 DEALERS. THEY JUST KEPT TURNING IT OFF. NOW THE CANISTER VALUE AND VENT VALUE ARE FILLING WITH RAW FUEL AND ARE CLOGGED.

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKING. NLM

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. NLM

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKING. NLM

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. NLM

Nov 9, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS/STUDS/WHEEL HUBS ARE MADE OF SOFT STEEL OR LOW HARDNESS STEEL RESULTING IN PREMATURE RUSTING AND DAMAGE.

Nov 9, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS/STUDS/WHEEL HUBS ARE MADE OF SOFT STEEL OR LOW HARDNESS STEEL RESULTING IN PREMATURE RUSTING AND DAMAGE.

Nov 9, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS/STUDS/WHEEL HUBS ARE MADE OF SOFT STEEL OR LOW HARDNESS STEEL RESULTING IN PREMATURE RUSTING AND DAMAGE.

Nov 9, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS/STUDS/WHEEL HUBS ARE MADE OF SOFT STEEL OR LOW HARDNESS STEEL RESULTING IN PREMATURE RUSTING AND DAMAGE.

Oct 7, 1998 Suspension