Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 00061 | 08/22/2000 | 614077 | Concerns with the rear edge of the moonroof visor sagging in the middle and / or the roof seal is distored. *tt | 09/27/2000 | |
| 00062 | 08/15/2000 | 614078 | Experiencing a creak from the rear cargo area when turning or when driving on bumpy roads. *tt | 09/27/2000 | |
| 00016 | 02/08/2000 | 610322 | Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk from the front floor. *tt | 04/25/2000 | |
| 98069 | 09/15/1998 | 605644 | Experiencing creaking noise from moon roof area.*tt | 07/19/1999 | |
| 100598 | 10/05/1998 | 605134 | E-mail information regarding non-safety related problems. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| A980022 | 05/19/1998 | 604568 | Concers with accessory air deflector rubbing the top of the grille. *tt | 05/05/1999 | |
| 98033 | 05/05/1998 | 601696 | The accessory air deflector rubs the top of the grille and/or the air deflector end mounting tabs are loose. *yc | 08/19/1998 | |
| 98004 | 01/19/1998 | 600716 | Service manual update on retrieving and interpreting cruise control dtc's. *yc | 06/04/1998 | |
| 98007 | 01/16/2004 | 98007 | 600713 | A buzzing sound coming from the passenger's seat area. *yc this bulletin dated 01/16/2004 supersedes bulletin 98-007, dated march 30, 1999. *tt | 06/02/1998 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 99017 | 02/23/1999 | 604284 | Procedure on replacing fender moldings. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 02020 | 04/02/2002 | 633609 | On some vehicles, the front door seal corner sticks out when the door is closed. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| 010400 | 04/01/2000 | 618996 | Subject regarding erratic keyless entry / door locl operation. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated that the entire under body of the vehicle is rusted. the contact took it to a mechanic who said the vehicle was unsafe to drive and the vehicle would not be able to be repaired because the part are to badly rusted. the failure mileage and current mileage was 11500.rl | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| 1988 honda passport - vehicle's driver's side rear wheel stabilizer bar rusted off, causing a near accident. lost control of vehicle, but was only going 5 mph in a parking lot, so was able to stop vehicle immediately. entire frame is riddled with rust. area in rear of vehicle where coil springs are attached to frame is completely rusted through. rust is extensive, from to rear of frame, pretty much swiss-cheesed with rust. vehicle is unsafe to drive. no area of frame is unaffected. able to push finger through the frame in many areas. body of vehicle is in pristine condition with no body rust. looks new, except for the face that the frame is basically rusting off of the body of the honda passport. honda america states they are not responsible for this. i personally feel his is a safety issue, these vehicles are not safe or trustworthy to drive. no warning there was a problem while i was driving the vehicle, sudden boom at which time i stopped the vehicle at the curb of the driveway to the parking lot. vehicle is unusable. area where stabilizer bar fell off is not repairable because there is no good metal on the frame to weld a repair to. passport was well taken care of, excellently maintained, body, interior and engine in excellent condition. just have no frame to put the body on. honda america told me we are aware there is a problem, but when thousands are affected and millions of these were made, we don't consider it to be an issue. isuzu rodeo are affected identically, the same area of rust is the first indication there is an issue, the rear driver's side stabilizer bar falls/rusts off while driving. we are the sole owners of this passport, not a flood car, not near the ocean and not in an area where salt is used extensively on the roads. again, there is no part of the frame unaffected by rust. a 50 year old vehicle has a better frame on it than my 1998. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Frame rusted on 1998 honda passport, causing near accident for 2 occupants. area of frame is driver's side holding rear wheel stabilizer bar. rusted through and fell off while driving at 5 mph. caused lack of control and swaying of vehicle, occurred very suddenly and without warning. entire area/portion of frame was rusted through on one component. several other passport owners are/have experienced the same issue with the exact same component of passport vehicles. i was able to avoid a crash and injury only due to the fact that i was traveling at 5 mph in a driveway leading to a business. otherwise a crash would have occurred with injury to 2 occupants. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Problems concerning the fitted grille guard on vehicle. *mr (insufficient warning) the grille guard, safety feature was inoperative. the consumer requested compensation for medical bills, loses, repair, and suffering. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 30 | 1 | 08/15/1998 |
| Consumer states that rear cup holder keeps opening up, causing the kids in the back seat to trip over the cup holder. dealer notified. *ak this had been going on since purchase. the cup holder opened up on its own. the consumer's child had tripped over it on numerous occasions and resulted in scrapes and scratches. tsb# 98-027. honda refused service. *scc the fuel gauge worked intermittently, it was not reading when the gas tank was full and finally it did not move from empty at all. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 169 | ||
| I brought my 1998 honda passport in to have it inspected. i was told the entire frame including brackets were entirely rusted. it would not pass inspection and i was told it was unsafe to drive. i never received a recall notice about rust. i depend on my truck and my grandchildren have to ride in it. please make this a mandatory recall, some one is bound to be killed by honda mistakes. (who knows how many accidents there have been.) i am the original owner and have had all upkeep done . once again please make this issue a mandatory recall, for safety sake. | |||
| 03/09/2012 | 193000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance and the contact was informed that the frame was severely corroded. as a result, the contact was also informed that no work could be performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was later notified and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 193,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 03/09/2012 | 193000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated that after trying to have maintenance done an independent mechanic had advised her that the frame was severely rusted and no work could get performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 193,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 12/28/2011 | 132000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 10v436000 ( frame mounting bracket) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. the dealer repaired the frame and noticed a second fracture in the frame near the suspension link. the dealer advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they could not provide any assistance due to the cost of repair. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 132,000. kmj | |||
| 12/28/2011 | 132000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated after receiving a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 10v436000 ( frame mounting bracket) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a repair. the dealer repair the frame but notice a another crack in the frame. the crack was near the suspension link and causing the vehicle to be unsafe to drive. the manufacturer stated they will not remedy the cracked frame due to the cost of the repair. the contact stated the vehicle can not be driven. the failure mileage was 132,000. jo | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Plastic indoor side panel where seat belt attached failed. yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 04/17/2000 | 1 | 03/29/1998 | |
| Rear tailgate/hatch worn out causing it to not open properly. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 82000 | ||
| We brought our honda passport in for a recall and they told us the last three feet of the frame rail was rotted right out. the dealer doesn't know what honda is going to do about it yet. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 88000 | ||
| Frame rust from front to baclk rear is really bad | |||
| 06/17/2010 | 164835 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. while the vehicle was routinely maintenance the garage advised the contact the rear frame was corroded. the manufacturer advised the failure didn't have a recall therefore they willn't assist. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure mileage was 164,835 and the current mileage was 167,523. li | |||
| 10/06/2010 | 141709 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. while having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic for unrelated issues she was informed the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they confirmed the fuel tank was leaking and she was informed the failure cannot be repaired. she was also informed the frame under the vehicle was rusted through. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 141,709. sm. | |||
| 09/27/2010 | 98000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated while driving at 30 mph the contact heard a loud banging noise and notice the rear suspension was not normal. the contact looked under the vehicle and notice excessive frame rust and the shocks was being held up by the body of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and mechanic stated the vehicle can not be fixed. the contact then took the vehicle a dealer and the dealer informed the contact the frame is damaged beyond repairs and should not be driven. the contact wanted a honda representive to look at the vehicle but honda refuse to look at the vehicle due to the excessive rust. the contact notice via the internet regarding excessive frame rust for this year make and model. the contact stated a recall should be issue on the frame. the failure mileage was 98,000. jo | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 123000 | ||
| 1998 honda passport with severe frame rot, almost caused accident when lower control arm rusted off and broke, thank god my kids weren't in the car with me! had to get welded and now the upper control arms are rotting off. | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 117000 | ||
| I own a 1998 honda passport, i bought it in 2008, and was unaware of the rusting problem. i was told that it will not pass inspection at all because of the rust on the frame, and the axles. that the truck is not at all safe to drive because of the rust of the frame. i was also told that the gas tank is also rotting out, because there is so much rust under neath the truck on the frame. i did pay a mechanic to fix some of the frame,and axle to weld some new metal onto the frame, but that didn't help in the inspection process, the truck still failed to pas inspection. this truck has been sitting in my driveway for over a year now and i have no way to fix it, or drive it. | |||
| 05/09/2009 | 200000 | ||
| Rear frame on my 1998 honda passport broke and driver rear control bar broke off frame | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 153492 | ||
| The frame of my 1998 honda passport rusted and broke in oct 09 while at school. it cost me over $1500.00 to have it welded (repaired), so i could drive it home. when i got it home in may i had my garage check the car's repair job and condition. the weld job on the left mid-frame held, but the rear of the frame was in bad shape. the rear of the frame and coil springs etc. had totally rusted and deteriorated to the point that the car was saging and unstable and unsafe to operate. the body, engine, and transmission are fine. the frame actually has holes rusted through it and crumbles in your hands. the car is economically unrepairable and i have to junk the car. i have leased another vehicle to get to work. | |||
| 05/06/2010 | 96000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 1998 honda passport with almost total frame rot out vin number is [xxx] i notice this when up on a lift at my mechanics garage then i see all the complaint on the web about the frame rot. my truck is in perfect shape otherwise and , was told it can not be fix.. i am low income and cannot afford a new truck and have just put in 800 + dollars of engine work.. i m am hoping something cn be done , before me or a family get hurt or killed thank god i only travel 6 miles a day to and from work i pray every day that it does not let go and hope we can get the ball rolling on these companies honda and isuzu you may contact me at [xxx] *tr | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 98000 | ||
| The fram is rusting out from the back doors to the back of ths suv | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 115100 | ||
| I have a 1998 honda passport and the bottom frame is all rusted and the rear axle or rear suspension trailing arm rusted till it fell off. luckily it happened while my son was leaving our driveway and he was not on a highway driving at highway speed. so it is no longer driveable and we tied up the falling part and it was parked in our yard for almost a year because we could not afford to get it repaired. we now have to move to a townhouse and there is no place to park this vehicle so we had it towed to an autobody shop for an estimate. the initial estimate for cost of repair is about $2,000 which is more than what we can afford and it could possibly get higher once the repairs get started. so this is where we stand. we bought a honda, used it for 2.5 years and due to the poor quality of parts used to make this vehicle, it rotted out on us and fell apart and we have been unable to use it since the summer of 2009 and we can't afford to get it repaired. we feel that honda should be reponsible for our loss of use of this vehicle. we were hoping to keep this vehicle and use for a long time but now is unable to. | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| 1988 honda passport - vehicle's driver's side rear wheel stabilizer bar rusted off, causing a near accident. lost control of vehicle, but was only going 5 mph in a parking lot, so was able to stop vehicle immediately. entire frame is riddled with rust. area in rear of vehicle where coil springs are attached to frame is completely rusted through. rust is extensive, from to rear of frame, pretty much swiss-cheesed with rust. vehicle is unsafe to drive. no area of frame is unaffected. able to push finger through the frame in many areas. body of vehicle is in pristine condition with no body rust. looks new, except for the face that the frame is basically rusting off of the body of the honda passport. honda america states they are not responsible for this. i personally feel his is a safety issue, these vehicles are not safe or trustworthy to drive. no warning there was a problem while i was driving the vehicle, sudden boom at which time i stopped the vehicle at the curb of the driveway to the parking lot. vehicle is unusable. area where stabilizer bar fell off is not repairable because there is no good metal on the frame to weld a repair to. passport was well taken care of, excellently maintained, body, interior and engine in excellent condition. just have no frame to put the body on. honda america told me we are aware there is a problem, but when thousands are affected and millions of these were made, we don't consider it to be an issue. isuzu rodeo are affected identically, the same area of rust is the first indication there is an issue, the rear driver's side stabilizer bar falls/rusts off while driving. we are the sole owners of this passport, not a flood car, not near the ocean and not in an area where salt is used extensively on the roads. again, there is no part of the frame unaffected by rust. a 50 year old vehicle has a better frame on it than my 1998. *tr | |||
| 03/05/2008 | 190580 | 1 | |
| Underbody of 1998 honda passport is rusted out beyond repair. i have had it taken to several mechanics and they all say the same thing. the frame can not be repair as it is too rusted out. everything behind the drive side door is swiss cheese and most of the other parts that would connect to the frame are also rusted out. everyone tell me that the car is not only unsafe to drive they have never seen this type of rust on such a new car. the vehicle has not been in a accident and looks completely new body wise. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2009 | 64000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. during vehicle inspection, she was advised that the rear end of the frame and suspension was corroded. he then added that certain brake components were causing the frame to fracture. the current and failure mileages were 64000. | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 146292 | 1 | |
| 1998 honda passport with badly rusted & rotted body frame. no one was/is injured as of this posting but this is my only means of transportation i have to work i have other obligations i can't afford to just go out and get another vehicle or have a car payment. i need honda to stand behind their product and just fix this problem. i am not asking for the moon just want them to be fair & do the right thing. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| While driving (1/21/09), i felt like the passport was skating on ice or being hit by wind. sudden onset of this issue. turning a corner and driving 5 mph, i encountered a sudden loud boom, and stopped the car immediately. the driver's back wheel stabilizer bar had fallen off of the body/frame of the honda, completely rusted/rotted off. had the car towed home only to discover that the frame was riddled with holes, some as large as 6 in the frame. one area of the back frame was held together was 2 small pieces, 1 wide, my husband noted numerous rusted through holes in the frame. the body looks new, no rust, no problems. we live in ky, not near an ocean, not where road salt is used a lot during the winter because the winters are not severe. the piece of frame in question is one section of frame, in the back by the rear tire, driver's side. the rest of the frame is not bad, so it is possible that faulty or defective metal was used to put this area of frame together. i was able to control the vehicle and stop immediately, otherwise there would have been an accident. there were 2 occupants in the vehicle at the time of the incident. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 130000 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was swaying. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to sway and almost caused her to lose control. the contact ended up on the side of the road before regaining control of the vehicle. there was no crash. she drove the vehicle to the used car lot from where the vehicle was purchased, but they were unable to assist with the repairs. a welder repaired two fractures on both sides of the rear frame axle supports. on may 25, 2008, the frame fractured again above the rear wheel well. the failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 150,000. updated 07/28/08 | |||
| 02/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1998 honda passport broke right lower control arm. consumer states that the right control arm mount had detached because the frame had rusted in that area. *kb the left mount was still attached, but had a large hole in it. the spring mounts also had large amounts of rust. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2008 | 120000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. while pulling into the service garage at an unknown speed, the mechanic noticed that the front frame of the vehicle was severely eroded, which resulted in cracking and breaking. the dealer and manufacturer have not yet determined the cause of the failure. they stated that they will not perform a diagnostic to determine if they are at fault. the failure and current mileages were 120,000. updated 03/13/08. *lj | |||