Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 02022 | 04/09/2002 | 633612 | Information regarding the rear beverage holder swing arm not locking. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 00016 | 02/08/2000 | 610322 | Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk from the front floor. *tt | 04/25/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated while his daughter drove the vehicle at approximately 35 to 40 mph, she lost control of the vehicle, and she was able to drive the vehicle into a local mechanic shop. the mechanic test drove the vehicle and also lost control. the vehicle was towed to the dealer whom performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the front frame strut was corroded causing frame to fail. the mechanic advised the vehicle frame could not be repaired. the contact sold the vehicle. the vin information was not available the failure and the current mileage was 80,000. li | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change who notified him that the rear coil springs were faulty. the coil spring on the rear passenger side broke off the frame and was visible from the inside of the vehicle. also, the entire frame was rusted out and was deemed unsafe to drive. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint and offered no other assistance. the failure and current mileage was 127,000. | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change who notified him that the rear springs were faulty. the spring on the rear passenger side broke off the frame and was visible from the inside of the vehicle. also, the entire frame was rusted out and was deemed unsafe to drive. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint and offered no other assistance. the failure and current mileage was 127,000. pmb | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and it was discovered that the rear springs were faulty. the spring on the rear passenger side had broken off the frame and was visible from the inside of the vehicle. the entire frame was rusted out and was deemed unsafe to drive. the dealer was notified and stated that they were liable despite only purchasing the vehicle a month prior. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint and offered no other assistance. the failure and current mileages were 127,000. dt | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that he received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). the vehicle was not repaired because the dealer informed him that the frame was severely rusted and a new frame would need to be purchased before the repairs could be performed. the manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 146,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that he received nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). the vehicle was not repaired for the recall because the dealer advised him that the frame was severely rusted and he would have to purchase a new one before the recall could get performed. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 146,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 07/30/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport 4wd. the contact stated that the frame and its brackets were rusted. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. | |||
| 07/30/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport 4wd. the contact stated that the frame and its brackets were rusted. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. kmj | |||
| 07/30/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport 4wd. the contact stated that the frame and brackets underneath the vehicle was rusting. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. nw | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/31/1984 | 165000 | ||
| My frame rotted out on the rear drivers side trailing arm linkage, breaking free while driving. was able to control the vehicle until i got into a parking lot. towed the vehicle to my family's garage and took a look at the damage, excessive amounts of frame were missing. put in some patches in about a two to three foot area on the frame. fast forward 2 years, recieved a notice of the trailing arm rust problem from honda. called honda because this isn't a trailing arm issue, it is a frame issue. i got a special case number, bring it down to the dealership. two days later they call and say everything is all set and looks good. i get the vehicle back and check it out. they sprayed some black stuff that doesn't dry onto the trailing arm linkage, they didn't even cover the area of frame that was welded in, just the linkage. wouldn't even acknowledge that the frame had rotted out and was welded. this is a frame rot issue not a trailing arm weld breaking. the frame was improperly coated, and rots on the entire back half of the car. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated while driving 35-40 mph, the vehicle became abnormally hard to control. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the vehicle was test driven and the contact was advised that the front frame strut was corroded and causing frame to fail. the mechanic advised that the frame could not be repaired and the vehicle was sold. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 108000 | ||
| The problem with 1999 honda passport vehicle is due entirely to faulty materials selection and/or workmanship on honda | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. the contact stated that after receiving a recall notice nhtsa campaign id number (10v436000 -suspension:rear). when the contact took the vehicle in for inspection they informed her that the bracket stated in the recall notice was fine and refused to do any repairs. the vehicle had rusting to the cross frame member which was not included in the recall notice. they also deemed that the vehicle was not safe for her to drive any more. the vehicle has not been repaired for the bracket. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. tb | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 147554 | ||
| I have had the same problem as all the other honda passport/rodeo owners with my rear suspension linkage. i am a college student and extremely upset for i put all my money into this vehicle to have a reliable truck at school. now i am up a creek, with the possibility of losing 2 jobs due to the fact i have no truck. my linkage rusted off at the bracket with the rest of the rotting frame on the front side (closest to the engine) of the axle chassis connecting bar. i didn't get into an accident due to the fat i diagnosed there was a major problem before anything bad happened. but no it is unsafe to drive and i have no transportation. this is my 1999 honda passport | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 187000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the frame rusted and the stabilizer bar became detached. the vehicle was inspected by the contact's mechanic who stated that the frame was unable to be repaired. the vehicle called the manufacturer who stated that they were unaware of any problems with the frame. the current and failure mileages were approximately 187,000-bk | |||
| 08/27/2010 | 109315 | ||
| My 1999 honda passport was in need of a inspection sticker. i proceeded to the service station for my sticker when the right rear shock seperated from the frame and was dragging on the road. i returned home and inspected the frame which was rusted and falling apart. the top coil spring mounts were pushed up against the body. the rear wheel stabilizer hangers are ready to let go. i called repair shops and was told these vehicles are not repairable because you can't weld on top of rust. my honda now sits in my yard. it is driveable but would be a hazard to my life and safety as well as others. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 140000 | ||
| My daughter was driving the car when the frame broke. the frame is so rusted that it broke from the car. serious safety risk for us. i have owned this car since it was brand new and have taken care of it. the car is totalled. luckily no one was hurt but had it happened when it was going fast it could have killed the occupants. no frame of a car should rust like that and break. i googled and apparently this is happening to a lot of these models. something needs to be done asap as people will die from the defect. reports say that the cars were built will subpar metals and that is why they are rusting before their time. | |||
| 05/18/2010 | |||
| Discovered total frame rust | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. the technician detected the rear subframe exhibited rust. the front sway bar had broken as a result of excessive rust corrosion which was replaced. the contact stated the rear axle and wheel bearings were replaced on the vehicle one year ago. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 116387 | 1 | |
| Driving approx 45 miles per hr. passport suddenly pulled us into the left lane. we were able to get back into correct lane and pull vehicle over. drove directly to our mechanic at approx 20 miles per hr. for about 2 miles. he looked under the vehicle and said trailing head was broke from frame and frame was rusted. the vehicle is sitting in my drive unable to drive. both sides are broke at trailing head and rusted so bad you can push and break a hole in the frame. the frame is the only rust on the vehicle. we were lucky there was no traffic coming towards us and that we were not going very fast. there was no prior notice, all of a sudden the car veered left into the other lane and it was hard to get it controlled and into the correct lane and pulled over. *tr | |||
| 05/19/2010 | 116000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle began to wander to the left direction without assistance. the speed rate was deceased and the vehicle continued in operation with caution. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated the frame exhibited severe rust corrosion. there was not a remedy for the repair. the contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. the vehicle was inoperative. the failure mileage was approximately 116,000. | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 123386 | ||
| Frame rust around around the spot where rear control arm is attached to frame. it is completly rusted thru. the part is still attached to the frame, but the frame itself has rusted through on either side and has seperated from the vehicle. i heard some clicking noises and stopped vehicle to check it, and found the part totally seperated from the vehicle frame, and proceeded to call a tow truck. | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 150000 | ||
| The frame is rusted out on the drivers side all the way back to where the control arm and body mounts mount to the frame. i am not driving the vehicle now as it is not safe to drive and is undriveable. the last time i drove the vehicle it began to shake, traveling at approximately 50 mph and approximately 10 miles to my destination (home). i slowed the vehicle down to approximately 35 to 40 mph (on the freeway) and put on my hazard lights on and drove it still shaking but somewhat controlable at this point. approximately 1.5 miles from home, i stopped at a stop sign, upon acceleration from a complete stop i hear a very loud clunk from the rearend and the vehicle is shaking again at approximately 5 mph. i drove home and looked underneath and see that the control arm is almost detached from the frame. i have had several mechanics and a frame repairers look at it and the mechanic said not to drive it and the frame repairer said 1600.00 to 2000.00 to fix it (basically replacing the entire frame rail on the driver side and part on the other side of the vehicle as it is starting to rust now as well). the vehicle went to the frame repairer for an estimate on may 13, 2010 but has not been driven since the incident on march 5, 2010. | |||
| 05/06/2010 | 98000 | ||
| I own a 1999 honda passport and the frame is rusted bad on both sides of the frame between the rear tires and will not pass inspection. i have seen this is a complaint that is not new so this obviously is something that should be taking care of by honda. | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 125000 | ||
| The rear left shock has completly rotted off. the frame in the rear is rotted where the mount for the shock mets the frame. thisis causing swaying and mulitple shock replacement on drivers side | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Driving normally on a county road and suddenly could not steer. after an investigation it was found that the frame was totally rotted and cannot be repaired. the steering control arm fell off!! i am the second owner and purchased the vehicle on 7/28/09. it is a total loss. fortunately i did not crash with the vehicle but my life was in danger the entire time it was driven. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2008 | 107000 | 1 | |
| On turnpike, car was going out of control. approx. 3 mi off pike,got home, went over small speed bump heard loud noise under auto. saw that frame broke in half. inspected under auto the entire undercarriage is corroded, including this frame. towed to honda dealership. manager stated he has never seen anything like this in all years working for honda. called honda headquarters put in a claim. they gave me case#no32oo28-11-2401915. i am on disability for panic disorder, i need to get to doctors. i need rental until this is resolved. i had 4 yr.old granddaughter in auto when this happened, thank god nobody got hurt. dealership said to tell honda headquarters car is terminal, a total. cannot be repaired. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 225000 | 1 | |
| I had my vehicle inspected during a routine oil change. the mechanics showed me extensive corrosion on the frame of my vehicle. they said it was unsafe to drive. after doing research online i found out a recall for a suspension bracket expired. but i also found out several other owners had extensive corrosion and honda was working with them on the frame corrosion which was identified during the recall but was not part of the recall. i called honda and the dealership and they said since the recall expired they would not do anything. again, it appears honda knows of more than usual/severe corrosion of the frame on this vehicle and has dealt with a few consumers on it. but when i ask they say there is nothing they can do. i need help. it appears there is a bigger problem than what they initially started the recall for. *tr | |||
| 07/25/2012 | 121000 | 1 | |
| Went to my mechanic to have a new alternator put in and when he had it up on the lift noticed severe rust on the frame. he notified me that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and recommended getting rid of it. i told him i could not because i had purchased the vehicle a year ago and still owed money on it. after doing some research i realized that this was apparently a common issue with these vehicles. i have taken my vehicle to a couple welding shops and one of them told me it was too risky to try and repair it and the other told me they could try and do some repairs, but of course could not guarantee that it would last any longer. my vehicle was originally purchased in ohio which was one of the states included in the recall and it remained in that state until 2010. *tr | |||