1994 Honda Passport
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 229 |
| 1999 | 228 |
| 2000 | 102 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2019 | 279 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2021 | 145 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 68 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
30% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Camshaft failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-17
Service brakes
24% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
Steering
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hydraulic power assist system.
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Steering; car was in accident steering wheel locked up, lost control and hit a tree purchased car brand new 11/94.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-13
Electrical system
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and starter assembly.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-07-14Engine and engine cooling94V132000 Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
Remedy: Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.
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1996-10-31Seat belts96V170003 The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
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2002-04-11Recall queryClosed 2002-12-17 Seat belt latch failures
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2002-12-16Seat belts02V281000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-December 2002. Owners who take their vehicles…
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Date not on fileElectrical system97V034002 An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V034002 · Electrical system
- Recall 94V132000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 96V170003 · Seat belts
- Recall 02V281000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1994 Honda Passport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Honda Passport is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Honda Passport?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Honda Passport have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.