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2000 Honda Passport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda Passport, most often about the body and structure (30% of complaints, typically around 120,000 miles). It is 5th of 11 Passport model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Honda Passport problems
Body and structure
31 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
Nhtsa recall 10v436000 performed in early 2011. "performed link bracket inspection and stage 1 repair op: 4195a2" now, 4 years later. The frame is rusted and crumbled/broken behind the rear differential. Picture of this specific Passport uploaded to wikipedia Honda Passport page, titled "frame rust (2000 Passport)" .
I purchased this vehicle on the 5th of july 2013. Took the vehicle home and noticed a badly defective tire on the right rear and that the brakes were having issues which included poor stopping and a vibration in the back. I got down on my hands and knees to look at the tire and then noticed large rotted holes in frame…
Suspension
23 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 120,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the lower link bracket broke away from the frame, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The contact avoided a crash and had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact called the manufacturer regarding recall 10v436000…
Nhtsa recall 10v436000 performed in early 2011. "performed link bracket inspection and stage 1 repair op: 4195a2" now, 4 years later. The frame is rusted and crumbled/broken behind the rear differential. Picture of this specific Passport uploaded to wikipedia Honda Passport page, titled "frame rust (2000 Passport)" .
Engine
15 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
There have been numerous incidents, but at least three occasions that sick in my mind. The feeling that my vehicle had been rear ended, looking in the rear view mirror, no car behind me. I had my truck in the shop at walt's automotive on auburn blvd. At least two if not three times and told them there was something…
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport ex. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the vehicle has a very rough idle. As he depresses the accelerator, the engine smoothes out. The failure has been happening for approximately a year. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and he was advised that the…
Transmission
13 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.
There have been numerous incidents, but at least three occasions that sick in my mind. The feeling that my vehicle had been rear ended, looking in the rear view mirror, no car behind me. I had my truck in the shop at walt's automotive on auburn blvd. At least two if not three times and told them there was something…
While driving at any speed the vehicle would change gears automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who rebuilt the transmission.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Just read web info on fuel gauge not reading correctly after gas tank is about half full on Honda passports. My vehicle's fuel gauge moves significantly on turns and at times check engine light comes when tank is about gas 1/2 full. This just started happening when the vehicle had approx 87k miles on it. When gas…
Honda Passport 2000: continuous failure of the gas sensor in the gas tank. Expensive procedure to fix and I have also been advised by dealer that the repair is costly and not effective. Because it causes the obc to "check engine" car always fails state emissions test. I purchased this car used and the used car dealer…
Speed control
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
When applying brakes on dry road surface ABS would intermittently engage itself from 10-0 MPH and cause the brakes to momentary lock up. The vehicle has been to the dealer on two separate occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer was concerned that this may cause a vehicle crash if this…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. The contact released his foot from the accelerator pedal she noticed that the vehicle maintained at its speed until the brakes were applied. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 85000.
Brakes
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
While coming to a stop sign consumer depressed the brakes, vehicle never slowed down, and ran through the intersection. Vehicle had four brakes jobs done, and was still having the same problem.
When applying brakes on dry road surface ABS would intermittently engage itself from 10-0 MPH and cause the brakes to momentary lock up. The vehicle has been to the dealer on two separate occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer was concerned that this may cause a vehicle crash if this…
Steering
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: linkages.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. While driving 55 MPH, the driver's side tie rod fell out. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and a mechanic stated that the frame of the vehicle was corroded and would cost $800 to repair. The dealer stated that it was an unusual, but possible occurrence. The manufacturer…
The engine and transmission light came on and have been flashing, while I was on the street, then the steering wheel does not turn smoothly and the car produces noise when turning to the left or right or reversing. And while running, it produces smoke
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Honda Passport recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles th
Full 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear suspension lower link detachment
Summary
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.ve
Rear suspension lower link failure
Summary
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
Questions about the 2000 Honda Passport
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Passport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (31 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); suspension (23 complaints, typically around 120,500 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Passport have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Honda Passport?
- It is 5th of 11 Passport model years by number of complaints, with 102 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.