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2001 Honda PassportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 134 owner complaints about the 2001 Honda Passport, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Passport median · #5 of 15 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13415 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage103kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Honda Passport has problems

134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure701
Suspension340
Vehicle speed control126
Fuel system, gasoline80
Power train60
Engine and engine cooling50
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Air bags32
Seat belts30
7 other systems80

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Honda Passport recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 10V-436 · Sep 22, 2010 · 149,992 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 02V-213 · Aug 9, 2002 · 5 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE PROPERLY OR SUFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 01V-055 · Feb 22, 2001 · 3 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, TOO MUCH GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

103kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 68 structure complaints. 41% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles28under 100k miles40100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Passport year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Passport median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Honda Passport safety ratings

2001 Honda Passport 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Honda Passport, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Tank Retention FailureDP18001 · closed Mar 5, 2020
    No recall
  2. Rear Suspension Lower Link DetachmentEA09018 · closed Oct 15, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-436
  3. REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILUREPE09030 · closed Dec 8, 2009
    Led to recall 10V-436
In owners' words

What Passport owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the rear sub frame was extremely rusted.…
Complaint 11548464 · Oct 5, 2023 · 107,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS SWAYING. THE DRIVER COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET WAS DETACHED AND THE…
Complaint 11120398 · Aug 16, 2018 · 100,000 miles
MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE A FEW DAYS AGO. TODAY HE TOOK IT IN TO GET A TUNE UP AND OIL CHANGE. WHEN THE MECHANIC HAD THE CAR LIFTED HE RECOGNIZED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CRACKS/RUST FRAME. THE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT OF THE METAL CASING THAT SURROUNDS IT, IT IS ALMOST…
Complaint 10824308 · Feb 4, 2016 · 122,000 miles

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