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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 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 08/01/1998 to 10/31/1999 | 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 - FRONT | |||||
| 090199 | 09/01/1999 | 608019 | Information on adjusting trim height during a wheel alignment. *tt | 10/28/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/01/2013 | 154000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the rear suspension lower link bracket was fractured due to excessive corrosion. in addition, the mechanic stated that the vehicle was not repairable because the frame was also corroded and the bracket could not be welded back onto the frame. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000. | |||
| 03/01/2013 | 154000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the rear suspension lower link bracket was fractured due to excessive corrosion. in addition, the mechanic stated that the vehicle was not repairable because the frame was also corroded and the bracket could not be welded back onto the frame. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2013 | 154000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated the rear suspension lower link bracket had fractured due to excessive corrosion. the mechanic stated the vehicle was unrepairable because the frame was also corroded and the bracket could not be welded back on. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000. da | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 137000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that there were holes and rust on the rear suspension. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) was expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 138,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 137000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated while parked and inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed holes and rust on the rear suspension. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) was expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 138,000. dr | |||
| 10/09/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that while traveling 5 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. upon further inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side strut was disconnected from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was discovered that the rear passenger side strut was severely rusted, which caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). the failure and current mileages were unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/09/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated while traveling 5 mph the contact heard a noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. upon inspection of the vehicle the contact noticed that the driver rear strut had disconnected from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the passenger rear strut was severely rusted which caused it to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). the failure and current mileages were unavailable. mh | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 141000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the mechanic advised that the rear suspension lower link bracket needed replacing. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was included in a recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000- suspension) however, the recall campaign was expired. the failure and the current mileage was 141,000. kmj | |||
| 05/21/2012 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact was driving 10 mph when the vehicle crashed over a speed bump and the rear passenger side lower control arm detached from the frame. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that corrosion caused the rear passenger side lower control arm to detach from the frame. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle qualified for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000(suspension:rear) but the recall was expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 190,000. kmj | |||
| 05/21/2012 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact was driving 10 mph when the vehicle crashed over a speed bump and the rear passenger side lower control arm detached from the frame. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed corrosion caused the rear passenger side lower control arm to detach from the frame. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin qualified for recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000(suspension:rear) but the recall was expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 190,000. rds | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 67000 | ||
| Vehicle frame rusted totally through. has only 67000 miles and rest of vehicle is in excellent condition. frame rust issues need to be addressed by honda before serious injuries are involved. | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 156 | ||
| My local las vegas honda dealership inspected my vehicle for a recall related to: the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link may experience excessive corrosion. the honda dealership replaced no parts, and simply treated the area with an anti-corrosive compound. three weeks later, my auto mechanic told me the vehicle is unsafe for driving due to the frame having rotted away entirely in places. he was able to poke holes in the remaining frame with his finger because the steel was rusted through so badly. my mechanic indicated that i should have the vehicle towed to the junkyard immediately. however, the engine, drive train, interior, and body are all in good or excellent condition. this is clearly defective and/or inferior the frame materials used by honda. my dealership sent me on the highway with a clearly unsafe vehicle! | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 117000 | ||
| There was a recall on the corrosion of the lower trailing link frame brackets.the recall was done on 9/13/2011. we took the suv to our mechanic to have new tires installed and he informed us that the bracket that holds the spring was gone and the other one was going due to corrosion. the honda dealer that did the recall never informed us of this problem even though our mechanic said they should have spotted it.. the driver side spring in the back is resting on the body and could have resulted in a accident if it moved. i have talked to the honda co.awaiting results. | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 222138 | ||
| Noticed that fuel gauge is not working properly because it went empty even though i have a tank full of gas. i did some internet research and found out that this is related to a defective 'fuel sending unit'. it affects honda passports and isuzu rodeo vehicles . my suv honda passport fuel gauge is not working due to bad float chamber on the pump component has manufacturing defects. my fuel gauge has started fluctuating wildly. the most common thing though, is that it reads out of gas shortly after a fill up. this is the same model as an isuzu rodeo and the problems are duplicated there. i want to make sure a recall happens and that it covers the hondas as well. | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 68600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. while conducting a routine maintenance he found the front and rear suspension corroded and rusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there are no recalls for this failure. there was a recall notice but the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. the nhtsa recall#10v436000; component: suspension: rear. the manufacturer was notified but informed him they are aware of the recall but have not made a decision on how to handle this recall. the failure mileage was 68,600.......mw | |||
| 04/20/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I am seeing problem with the truck sliding sideways on slippery roads when making turns. this happen more often when making left turns. the whole vehicle tends to move sideways and this has already caused one accident. i have taken it to the dealer but they haven't been able to find the cause.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving at any low speed and turning could feel vibration on floor of vehicle, just as technical service bulletin indicated. *ak | |||
| 12/05/1998 | |||
| Vehicle wandered across the road when traveling 60 or more mph. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem cannot be corrected. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/17/1999 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates when accelerating over 50mph regardless of road surface. vehicle has been to dealer on numerous times. dealer finds nothing wrong with it. *ak | |||
| 10/25/1999 | 1 | 10/25/1999 | |
| Right rear toe is defective and out of alignment spec., serviced three times for defect with no improvement, causing severe pull and loss of steering control. *mjs | |||
| While driving vehicle over bumps or rough patches of the road at 35-40mph, would vibrate violently. been to dealer & mechanic could not find the cause of the vibration. also,during winter wet slick roads this vehicle would be out of control.*ak | |||
| 04/19/1999 | 7 | 04/01/1999 | |
| The vehicle starts vibrating and shimmeing at about 60 mph. it feels similar to a tire being out of balance or like the vehicle is out of alignment. the dealer and manufacturer has installed new wheels, new tires, new suspension but the shimmieing has been worst than day one! the dealership says so it shimmie's so what? the manufacturer says according to our dealer, the car is ok, so you do not have any case. we have done all we can. it seems to me like the car would be a danger to drive in hazardous winter conditions if it shimmies this bad. the car is so bad that the dealership sales manager offered me to buy it back as a low value trade-in car as a favor to me. the same dealership's service department is calling this car to be in good condition. the car has been with dealership and manufacturer for about 7 times so far. they both refuse to even take a look at the problem any more. what can i do now for the lemon? please help. | |||
| 03/13/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| The vehicle has a constant vibration that increases with speed. it feels similar to a tire being out of balance. the vehicle has been to the dealership several times. they sent the vehicle to ntb and i took it to the firestone/bridgestone dealer. three sets of new tires have been on the vehicle and two sets of wheels. so far that has not fixed the problem. i am concerned that the vibration is a defect in an axle or some other area of the vehicle and i am concerned about my safety when driving the vehicle.( dot number: y7mt tire size: p245/70r16 ) | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | 10/25/1999 | ||
| Vehicle pulls severly to right , making vehicle hard to manage on road. delaer has been contacted. this has been repaired once, but that has not solved the problem.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Front end alignment problems, pulling to the right, three repair attempts however continues to have difficulty. mjs | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Steering wheel and vehicle shakes and shimmies at 60+mph. six times to dealer. tires replaced. load springs/power steering rack replaced all without correction of problem. dangerous if bump is hit at 65+ unless steering wheel is tightly gripped with both hands. first 1,000 miles did not get up to freeway speeds so problem not really noticed until that time. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/05/2010 | 81999 | 1 | |
| S10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from expressing concerns regarding the safety of the 1988-2002 honda passports. *kb the consumer stated his daughter was driving the vehicle, when suddenly, she could no longer control it. she was able to get the vehicle to a repair facility. once the vehicle was placed on the rack, it was discovered the struts had detached from the from frame which had rusted out. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was examined by their body shop. the consumer was informed the frame was completely unrepairable and it would cost more to fix it than the vehicle was worth. the consumer received a recall notice in december 2010 regarding the rust problem after he had already taken it to a junkyard. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2010 | 131000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the under carriage has corroded and rust causing many different failures but her vehicle was not included in the recall. nhtsa recall#10v436000, component: suspension: rear. the contact stated she received a recall notice and she is living in florida and the recall are for salt belted states only. the dealer was contacted and informed her they cannot repair the vehicle under the recall. no other remedy was offered. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 131,000.-mw | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda passport . the contact stated that while driving 60 mph when the right rear suspension broke and was able to pull over. the vehicle was towed to a honda dealer . the dealer diagnosed it stating that the vehicle could not be repaired and they will not touch it due to their liability. the contact reference nhtsa campaign id # nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 component: suspension:rear where the dealer told her that they will not know when she will notified with the recall notice. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 115000.cv | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 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. | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 159125 | 1 | |
| I have a 1999 honda passport that has a corrosion problem in the left back rear lower link to the frame. it is rusted to the point where there is a big crack between that piece and the frame. it was noticed today when i mounted new tires on the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Recall 00v058000 supposedly completed on my car, but part fell apart anyway. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained of an unusual noise coming from the back trunk, dealer informed that after recall 00v058 was complete, the noise would be gone, after recall repair, the noise was still in the back and the only way that it would disappear is when the upper tail gate glass was open. *slc | |||
| 04/06/1999 | 7 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Car & steering wheel vibrate & shake so hard it tends to put my hands & arms to sleep. honda does not consider this a safety issue. the car has been in the shop seven times to address this problem; they have only made the problem worse. now honda expects me to drive the car 45 more days while waiting for a master mechanic to find the time to work on the car. this is totally unacceptable, i do not feel safe or have confidence in this car. i have filed a bbb report and contacted a lawyer. it is also my understanding honda/rodeo made over 30 changes in the suspension system of the 2000 models. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer took the vehicle for repairs done but no parts for recall (00v-058). yh | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Original problem was fuel sensor, followed by cylinders being replaced, unresolved whining noise, recall on rear suspension, and now recall on head impact protection. car has constantly been in shop since purchase, and we have serious concerns about the overall safety and durability of this model. local dealer has been extremely helpful in trying to resolve problems, but overall quality and safety issues have us seeking answers from you as to what steps we can take to have vehicle replaced by manufacturer. | |||
| Recall 00v058000 isuzu/rear axle; when arriving at the dealership for schedule appointment on april 5, 2000, owner was informed that part(s) were not available to correct recall campaign. dealer not sure when parts will be available. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/25/1999 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the right because the right rear alignment defective. yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 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. | |||
| 02/11/2009 | 160000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the trailing arm detached from the rear of the vehicle. the contact was able to repair the vehicle. the identical failure occurred one year after the vehicle was repaired. there was a clanking noise coming from the vehicle. the upper coil spring mount and upper shock mount rusted in the rear of the vehicle in which a temporary repair was performed. additionally, the fuel tank mounts rusted and detached from the left rear end of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 160,000. the current mileage was 182,000. updated 05/18/2010.*lj updated 6/3/10 *cn | |||