1997 HONDA PASSPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

69

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 1 Fire

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT

The 1997 HONDA PASSPORT has received a total of 69 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (7 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints), and Suspension (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT

69 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10854673 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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 RODEOS AND HONDA PASSPORTS AREN'T TREATED PROPERLY BEFORE THEY WERE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC, THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME AS LONG AS A FOOT, THESE NEED TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED OR INJURED BECAUSED OF IT, I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE YET DUE TO THIS FACT OR THE BREIF MOMENTS I DO DRIVE IT I FEEL AS IF ITS GOING TO BREAK IN HALF. IT WONT LET ME PUT THE MILEAGE IT HAS 176009.
#10706565 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | | 160,000 miles
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. *TR
#10706565 | SUSPENSION | | 160,000 miles
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. *TR
#10644620 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | | 122,000 miles
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
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 INSIDE AND OUT WHICH MAKES ME SICK TO KNOW THAT THE FRAME IS GONE. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

11012003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

IDENTIFYING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

100102 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HARSH 2ND TO 3RD UPSHIFT. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

99036 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

AFTER STARTING A COLD ENGINE IN A WARM GARAGE, AND THEN DRIVING OUT INTO FREEZING WEATHER, DTC P1441 (EVAP SYSTEM FLOW DURING NON-PURGE) IS STORED, AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON. *TT

BPI9903 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

SUBJECT REGARDING REMOMAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR REAR ABS SPEED SENSOR EXCITER RING ON 1996-97 HONDA PASSPORT, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, EX MODELS. *TT

97111097074 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXPERIENCING LOW POWER OR INTERMITTENT ENGINE HESITATION. *YC

97100697057 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SYMPTOMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE READS ABOUT THREE-FOURTHS WHEN THE TANK IS ACTUALLY FULL. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HONDA PASSPORT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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