1997 Honda Passport Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Honda Passport recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Honda Passport.

Most common 1997 Honda Passport problems

Problem areas named in the 56 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	13
Structure	13
Power Train	8
Visibility	5
Suspension	5
Electrical System	4
Air Bags	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Unknown Or Other	3
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2

What owners report

2016-04-10, Unknown Or Other
IN 2015 I BOUGHT A 1997 HONDA PASSPORT FROM SOMEBODY AND NOTICED THE FRAME HAS EXTREME ROT AND ITS SO BAD IT ROTTED A FUEL LINE CAUSING A LEAK NOW, I OWNED A 1995.5 ISUZU RODEO WITH EXCESIVE FRAME ROT AS WELL TO WHERE THE FRAME BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. THESE FRAMES USED IN ALL OF THE ISUZU RODEOS AND HONDA PASSPORTS AREN'T TREATED PROPERLY BEFORE THEY WERE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC, THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME AS LONG AS A FOOT, THESE NEED TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED OR INJURED BECAUSED OF IT, I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE YET DUE TO THIS FACT OR THE BREIF MOMENTS I DO DRIVE IT I FEEL AS IF ITS GOING TO BREAK IN HALF. IT WONT LET ME PUT THE MILEAGE IT HAS 1760

2015-04-19, Suspension
FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN LEFT REAR AREA NEAR LEAF SPRING HANGER. SHOULD THE FRAME FAIL IN THIS AREA, THE AXLE WILL NO LONGER BE SECURED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN MADE FOR YEARS STARTING 1998 OF THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

2014-10-14, Structure
1997 HONDA PASSPORT WITH 122,000 MILES. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NEW. BUT THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THROUGH I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. FROM ALL OF THE STORIES I HAVE SEEN WHY WAS THEIR NOT A RECALL ON THE HONDA PASSPORT AND ISUZU RODEO? ARE THEY WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE? *TR

2012-01-08, Structure
THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE LEAF SPRING IN THE BACK TO FALL DOWN. MY REAR END IS NO LONGER HELD IN PLACE AND CAN FALL OUT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. IT'S A 97 HONDA PASSPORT. OTHER WISE MY VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT WHICH MAKES ME SICK TO KNOW THAT THE FRAME IS GONE. *TR

2011-12-21, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN CHANGING THE BRAKES I NOTICED A LOT OF SURFACE RUST WHEN I INSPECTED FURTHER I FOUND TWO HOLES IN FRAME ONE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND THE WHEEL AND THE SECOND IN THE REAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE INFRONT OF THE BACKSIDE OF THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE THE HOLE IN THE BACK IS AS TALL OF THE FRAME RAIL AND ABOUT 10 INCHES LONG ONLY ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME THE HOLE IN THE FRONT IS ONLY A FEW INCHES TALL AND 6 INCHES LONG ON THE OUTSIDE OF FRAME AND STARTING ON THE BOTTOM OF FRAME RAIL THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BUT MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION I INSPECT IT DAILY TO CHECK FOR ANY DISFORMING OF THE FRAME. *TR

1997 Honda Passport questions

Does the 1997 Honda Passport have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Honda Passport at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda Passport?

Based on 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (13), Structure (13), Power Train (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Honda Passport has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.