Honda Passport 1998 - Suspension - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Honda Passport 1998

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SUSPENSION - REAR
10V436000	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA		V (Vehicle)	149992	12/10/2010	ODI	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	09/22/2010	09/23/2010
Defect Summary	Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.
Consequence Summary	Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. for vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. for vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. in the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu and honda will develop an appropriate remedy. all inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. for vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility, or honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. the safety recall is expected to begin early december 2010. isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. honda owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
00V058000	ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED	from 08/01/1997 to 08/31/1998	V (Vehicle)	213736	03/31/2000	MFR	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	03/02/2000	03/10/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
Consequence Summary	The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
Notes	Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2000. 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, ext. 343.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
SUSPENSION
161200	12/16/2000		615805	Subject regarding steering shimmy and vibration index. *tt	01/31/2001
00001	02/15/2000		610320	Some customers may comment of vibration in the floor, the seat, or the steering wheel at speeds above 50 mph. *tt	04/25/2000
99043	07/13/1999		610292	Some vehicles thru vin 4s6c.58w.x4419122 may experience steering wheel shimmy (shimmies left and right) while driving at highway speeds. *tt	04/25/2000
SUSPENSION - REAR
010101	01/01/2001		624157	Subject on regarding: clunk from the rear suspension. *et	11/01/2001
033000	03/30/2000		613516	Information regarding rear suspension recall update. *mr	07/20/2000
041700	04/17/2000		613519	Information regarding rear suspension bolt recall & rear suspension bolt p.u.d. *mr	07/20/2000
99016	03/28/2000	99016	610613	Experiencing oil leaks from the left and / or right rear axle seals. *tt	05/08/2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SUSPENSION
EA09018	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	12/07/2009	10/15/2010	Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment	10V436000
	On september 22, 2010, isuzu manufacturing services of america, inc (isuzu) submitted a defect information report (nhtsa recall 10v-436) to the national highway traffic safety administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (my) 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and honda passport vehicles and my 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. all vehicle owners will receive the recall notification.vehicles 10 years of age or younger will be provided with a free remedy.for vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy provided the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility or a honda dealer (as applicable) no later than twelve (12) months after the date of mailing of the notification letter to the owner.the report describes a condition where vehicles operated in states using certain road deicing materials may exhibit excessive corrosion which may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame.according to isuzu a detached lower link may affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.the office of defects investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data and found that 114 of the 115 (99%) alleged complete lower link separations from the frame occurred in vehicles originally sold or operated in a state covered by the recall. of these complaints 2 involved alleged crashes and 21 involved alleged loss of control incidents.the alleged crashes and loss of control incidents all occurred in vehicles operated in a state covered by the safety recall.isuzu's recall instructs dealers to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area to determine if corrosion is present.for vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the lower link bracket area and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed.for vehicles with no visible signs of corrosion, dealers with apply anti-corrosion material to reduce the likelihood of corrosion developing in the future. based on isuzu's safety recall, this engineering analysis is closed.a copy of the recall may be assessed on nhtsa's website using the reference number above.
EA09018	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	12/07/2009		REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
	During preliminary evaluation pe09-030, isuzu motors america, inc (isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by isuzu in safety recall 00v-058.in the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00v-058, isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle.in this investigation isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers.isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. the office of defect investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by isuzu and america honda motor company, inc (honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect.most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation.preliminary evaluation pe09-030 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
PE09030	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	06/16/2009	12/08/2009	REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
	During preliminary evaluation pe09-030, isuzu motors america, inc (isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by isuzu in safety recall 00v-058.in the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00v-058, isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle.in this investigation isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers.isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. the office of defect investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by isuzu and america honda motor company, inc (honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect.most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea09-018) to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
SUSPENSION - REAR
EA09018	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	12/07/2009	10/15/2010	Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment	10V436000
	On september 22, 2010, isuzu manufacturing services of america, inc (isuzu) submitted a defect information report (nhtsa recall 10v-436) to the national highway traffic safety administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (my) 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and honda passport vehicles and my 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. all vehicle owners will receive the recall notification.vehicles 10 years of age or younger will be provided with a free remedy.for vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy provided the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility or a honda dealer (as applicable) no later than twelve (12) months after the date of mailing of the notification letter to the owner.the report describes a condition where vehicles operated in states using certain road deicing materials may exhibit excessive corrosion which may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame.according to isuzu a detached lower link may affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.the office of defects investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data and found that 114 of the 115 (99%) alleged complete lower link separations from the frame occurred in vehicles originally sold or operated in a state covered by the recall. of these complaints 2 involved alleged crashes and 21 involved alleged loss of control incidents.the alleged crashes and loss of control incidents all occurred in vehicles operated in a state covered by the safety recall.isuzu's recall instructs dealers to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area to determine if corrosion is present.for vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the lower link bracket area and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed.for vehicles with no visible signs of corrosion, dealers with apply anti-corrosion material to reduce the likelihood of corrosion developing in the future. based on isuzu's safety recall, this engineering analysis is closed.a copy of the recall may be assessed on nhtsa's website using the reference number above.
PE09030	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	06/16/2009	12/08/2009	REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
	During preliminary evaluation pe09-030, isuzu motors america, inc (isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by isuzu in safety recall 00v-058.in the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00v-058, isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle.in this investigation isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers.isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. the office of defect investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by isuzu and america honda motor company, inc (honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect.most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea09-018) to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
EA09018	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	12/07/2009		REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
	During preliminary evaluation pe09-030, isuzu motors america, inc (isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by isuzu in safety recall 00v-058.in the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00v-058, isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle.in this investigation isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers.isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. the office of defect investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by isuzu and america honda motor company, inc (honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect.most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation.preliminary evaluation pe09-030 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SUSPENSION
09/20/2012	165000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated while driving 20 mph and making a right turn the vehicle became uncontrollable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the frame and noticed that there was rust and corrosion all over the frame. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who notified him of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) however, the recall was expired for his vehicle and he should contact the manufacturer. the manufacturer was notified who verified that the recall was expired and referred him back to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 165,000. pmb
09/20/2012	165000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated while driving 20 mph and making a right turn the vehicle became uncontrollable. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who inspected the frame and notices the rust and corrosion all over the frame. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated there was a recall but it was expired for his vehicle and he should contact the manufacturer. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000: suspension: rear. the manufacturer was notified who stated the recall was expired and he should take the vehicle back to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 165,000. mw
10/14/2012	175000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle veered into another lane abnormally. the contact was able to merge to the side of the road where the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. after inspection, the contact was advised that the rear suspension had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that he missed the expiration date to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). the failure and current mileages were 175,000. kmj
10/14/2012	175000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated while traveling 30 mph the vehicle veered into another lane. the contact was able to be merged to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was found that the rear suspension had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that he missed the expiration on nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). the failure and current mileages were 175,000. mh
08/07/2012	160688	1
	I took my car to a repair shop for regular service on august 7, 2012. the mechanic called me and said that elements of the rear suspension, particularly the rear axle lower link bracket mentioned in the 1998 honda passport recall - #00v058000, as well as several other parts related to the rear suspension, were so corroded that the vehicle was not safe to drive. i had taken my vehicle to a certified honda dealer to address the recall mentioned above, and at that time they applied an anti-corrosive coating to these affected parts. this solution did not seem to work. at the time, some owners of the make, model and year of this vehicle had their vehicles bought back by the manufacturer. i feel that i should have been offered that option. instead, a vehicle was returned to me that was unsafe to transport my family. *tr
08/07/2012	160688
	I took my car to a repair shop for regular service on august 7, 2012. the mechanic called me and said that elements of the rear suspension, particularly the rear axle lower link bracket mentioned in the 1998 honda passport recall - #00v058000, as well as several other parts related to the rear suspension, were so corroded that the vehicle was not safe to drive. i had taken my vehicle to a certified honda dealer to address the recall mentioned above, and at that time they applied an anti-corrosive coating to these affected parts. this solution did not seem to work. at the time, some owners of the make, model and year of this vehicle had their vehicles bought back by the manufacturer. i feel that i should have been offered that option. instead, a vehicle was returned to me that was unsafe to transport my family.
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.
06/08/2012	112000
	The left rear suspension arm holder rusted through and broke away from frame which let the rear axle to move causing the vehicle to sway. fortuniately it happened in a 30 mph zone. the frame is completely rusted and not fixable. honda canceled their recall and doesn't want to know anything about it.
09/09/2011	127300
	Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the dealer advised that the undercarriage was rusted and corroded and that recall repairs could not be performed due to the rust and corrosion found on the frame. there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 127,300.
09/09/2011	127300
	Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the dealer advised that the undercarriage was rusted and corroded and that recall repairs could not be performed due to the rust and corrosion found on the frame. there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 127,300. kmj
09/09/2011	127300
	Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated she receives a recall notice on nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 component: suspension: rear she took her vehicle to the dealer for the repairs and was told the under carriage was rusted and corroded. they informed her they will not repair the recall due to the rust and corrosion they found on the frame. there was no recalls or warranty for the rust. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance and informed her to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 127,300. mw
06/18/2002	20000	3
	Vehicle shakes severely at 40 mph and faster. the shake is worse when the speed reaches and exceeds 70 mph. dealership serviced the vehicle three times and found no problem. the tires were balanced and rotated twice. *ak
04/17/2004		5
	While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle vibrated. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on five occasions, however, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
		1
	While driving at highway speeds vehicle shakes, causing it to swerve. *ak
		1
	Due to the suspension design of the vehicle, while making a turn, vehicle turned over. consumer received an owner notification in regard to this issue. vehicle totaled.*ak
06/01/2001
	When vehicle is driven over a rough patch in road/ in wet or dry weather conditions vehicle shakes likes it is falling apart. dealer has yet to be contacted. please provide further details.*ak
08/03/1999		1	02/16/1998
	The steering wheel vibrates when reaching 40 mph. nlm
03/01/1998
	When applying brakes vehicle feels like someone is hitting it from behind. when taking off, vehicle feels like someone is pulling it from behind. *ak

	At highway speeds the steering wheel vibrates uncontrollably. the dealer has not been able to correct the problem. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
07/16/1998			07/01/1998
	I couldn't list failed component, i don't know the cause. i have a shimmy/wobbly ride above 60mph. dealer has balanced tires three times, replaced an individual tire and replaced all tires with a different brand to no avail. the vehicle feels very unstable at times, expecially above 60mph and road surface seems to affect the severity of the problem. i think the dealer and manufacture know of this problem, but i'm not sure they know how to fix it. something needs to be done.
01/01/1998
	Vehicle vibrates when driving at 60-65 mph. dealer contacted and is willing to replace the vehicle. but when driving the replacement vehicle, the problem occurred and still exists. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
		1	08/14/1998
	Vehicle suspension design allows for extreme vibration.
04/01/1998		5	04/04/1998
	When driving above 60 mph vehicle vibrates and shakes constantly, dealer notified five times, problem still exists. ak consumer also stated that cup holder yd
08/01/1998
	While driving over series of bumps the vehicle swayed to right or left side which almost caused loss of vehicle control. cause unknown. dealer said it is the characteristics of the vehicle. please provide further information. *ak
08/13/1998			08/13/1998
	While driving between 60-65 mph the vehicle begins to vibrate. also, goes from side to side, causing alot of movement. the dealer can't find the problem. *ak
10/14/1997			10/14/1998
	Steering wheels moves from side to side at certain speeds.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
08/01/1999		4	07/01/1998
	While driving at speeds of 55-75 steering wheel vibrates sharply and pulls to the right, dealer has replaced and balanced front tires and aligned front end, as well as installed new gear return spring. dealers explanation for the problems range from uneven pavement to aggressive tread pattern on tires. i have an appointment to meet with the manufacture's area represenative. *ak
07/02/1998		1	07/02/1998
	Front alignment failed. yh
07/28/1998			07/01/1998
	Vehicle shimmies and wobbles betweeen 60 - 70 mph. steering wheel begins to vibrate at 60-70 mph. first trip was told tires needed balancing. tires were balanced and service indicated the problem was resolved. returned less than a month later and was told a slight vibration was normal. however the vibration is extreme. car has been serviced 3 - 4 times since initial visit to dealership and was told by service manager he was had been in contact with american honda and honda engineers were working on a solution but a time frame for an answer was unknown. was contacted by american honda and told to return the vehicle for additional balancing. vehilce kept for a week but the problem was unresolved. help!!!! *ak
			08/01/1998
	Bad vibration at 55mph and above, also pulls either direction. dealer can't fix three times. called manufacturer. they say dealer can install a yoke spring to cut down on vibration. service mngr at dealership said he had never heard of this yoke springcalled service dept 4 times and each time they say part will be in 2-3 days. it has now been 3 weeks still no yoke spring. *ak
09/14/1998			08/01/1998
	Extreme vibration in steering wheel at speeds 55 to 75 mph. vehicle pulls to both directions. dealer has alligned, balanced and replaced tires. after third attempt, dealer informs us there is nothing further they can do to remedy the problem at this time. also, right front area makes squeeking sound. we test drove a brand new passport like ours on the same lot, it had slight vibration problem as well. we were told by service manager that within 500 miles that vehicle would do the same as ours.*ak
12/02/1998		5	01/01/1998
	Many problems with passport. abs light stays on (bad rear sensor failure 3 times), front suspension problems (bushings are failing) problem happens 6 times, vehicle may stall while driving when clutch is depressed which causes loss of control of vehicle, fuel guage went out (dealer says it is the main computer system)
12/31/1998		3	07/01/1998
	Dealer tried 3 times to fix suspension/shaking steering wheel; still not fixed.*ak
08/29/1998
	When driving heard vibration in the front end and steering at 60-65mph. dealer contacted and tried to remedy the problem for approximately five weeks. cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
10/24/1998		1	05/19/1998
	Front shock damper failed. mjs
SUSPENSION - REAR
08/07/2012	160688	1
	I took my car to a repair shop for regular service on august 7, 2012. the mechanic called me and said that elements of the rear suspension, particularly the rear axle lower link bracket mentioned in the 1998 honda passport recall - #00v058000, as well as several other parts related to the rear suspension, were so corroded that the vehicle was not safe to drive. i had taken my vehicle to a certified honda dealer to address the recall mentioned above, and at that time they applied an anti-corrosive coating to these affected parts. this solution did not seem to work. at the time, some owners of the make, model and year of this vehicle had their vehicles bought back by the manufacturer. i feel that i should have been offered that option. instead, a vehicle was returned to me that was unsafe to transport my family. *tr
08/01/2011	69000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). after the repairs, the contact noticed that the rear suspension was still rusting. the dealer denied any assistance with further repairs. the manufacturer was notified and was in the process of assisting the contact with the failure. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 69,700. sm.
08/01/2011	69000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated that he got his vehicle repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) recall, but continued to see rusting. the dealer denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified and was in the process to assist the contact with the failure. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 69,700. nw
03/17/2011	170000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was taken to an authorized dealer where a new bracket was mounted onto a severely corroded frame. the contact felt that the remedy was inadequate and unsafe. the failure and current mileage was 170,000.
03/17/2011	170000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a new bracket was mounted onto a severely corroded frame. the contact felt that remedy was inadequate and unsafe. the failure and current mileages were 170,000. sm.
04/11/2011	172000
	Back half of frame shows severe rust damage including holes in frame. rear end vibration at highway speed. found when inspecting tailpipe which has broken and was hanging.
12/05/2010	200000
	Passenger side rear wheel loud vibration, feeling of back of vehicle being loose, not in control, loose rear end on ehicle.
01/04/2011
	My 98 honda passport is apart of this recent recall. my truck has been at the dealship for a week now and they are waiting to hear from honda. it seems to me may be undrivable.
12/15/2010	230000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. while driving approximately 40 mph and making a right turn the vehicle lost control, fell down a ditch causing the roof of the vehicle to crash into a telephone pole and roll over on its wheels. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the vehicle was destroyed. there was a police report filed. the contact sustained a ruptured spleen, sprained right ankle, right arm, her lunged collapsed as well as scratches and bruises to her face. after the crash the contact received a recall notice and believes the recall might have been related to the accident (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 component: suspension:rear). the approximate failure mileage was 230,000. ds
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
07/17/2009	114000	1
	The drivers side rear trail arm bracket / control arm bracket has broken away from the frame of the vehicle because it has rusted / rotted. *tr
09/13/2005	43000	15	06/08/2002
	I will be driving and my car will just shut off, i also have the extended stopping problem and braking causing me to manually steer. i have also had trouble with the car not starting or starting slowly. i was told there were several recalls before i purchased the car and they were repaired - the abs was done last year but the problem continues. i would like the abs replaced. i checked your website for outstanding recalls and found. i called the dealer and was told the abs was done 2/04 but the truck continues to have the same problem - extending stopping. i have had my passport 3 years and have only received one recall - but the problem currently exists ... extended stopping distance. the only recall sticker in the door is for the pedal. additionally, i have also had a problem with the truck turning off in the middle of a turn (forcing me to manually steer my car) 98v70 (describes it completely) my truck also refuses to start properly. it starts and then shuts off - sometimes it takes up to 3 times to turn on and stay on. (sb03-03-s003 describes this as well) since i cannot determine who performed the other recalls, how can i be certain they were done or done properly? my vehicle continues to have the identical problems associated with the following recalls: nhtsa campaign # 02i002001 - service brakes, hydraulic; anti-lock (5/29/02) 98v170000 - electrical system - wiring, front underhood (7/23/98) 98v170002 - electrical system - wiring front underhood (7/23/98) 00v058000 - suspension, rear (2/29/00) 97v206002 - other (11/11/97) i have not had any accidents as a result, but i am afraid to drive with my children in the car if my car just shuts off in the middle of a turn, or on the freeway and at low speed. i have also had it accelerate while on the freeway revving the engine constantly - these have all happened for the last 3 years with no recall notices.*jb
11/16/1998	1417	6
	Nar 9-10-03. consumer complaint on a defective 1998 honda passport pursuant to maryland's lemon law. battery cables replaced, brake warning light illuminates, rear suspension defective, and brakes pedal inoperable. *cb
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	Noise comes from under the vehicle dealer refused to do recall repair until the lease expires (00v-058). yh
			08/01/1998
	Squeaky brakes since inception. vibration at speeds above 40mph, worse at 55-65. dealer has balanced tires 3 times, replaced brake shoes, problem still not corrected. constant shaking. additional problem when letting off the brake, feel bump in brake pedal.( dot number: )

	While driving vehicle bounces. also vibrates in the rear.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
			07/01/1998
	Sept 1998-recall: battery terminal dec 1998-recall: accelerator pedal moulding april 2000 recall-rear suspension u bolt. also, loose front hood, defective fuel gage.