1995 Honda Passport
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 229 |
| 1999 | 228 |
| 2000 | 102 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2019 | 275 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 59 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
28% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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THE ENGINE WILL NOT START AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20040113
20% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and door.
13% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT WORK..THEREFORE RESULTING IN DRIVER'S DEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON A HIGHWAY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181226
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. *SD
NHTSA ODI report, 19960624
12% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
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HONDA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING AN INCREASE OVER THE MPH SPEED LIMIT. SOMETIMES PAST PROBLEMS OF COMING TO A DEAD STOP AND LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR MULTIPLE GAUGE PROBLEMS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20120811
Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and STEERING
10% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch and lock.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
THROTTLE STUCK ON 1995 HONDA PASSPORT/ISUZU RODEO RESULTING IN DEATH OF BUDDY THATCHER AT AIRPORT AUTO AUCTION IN ALCOA TN. SINCE THEN ANOTHER PASSPORT THROTTLE HAS STUCK WHILE BEING DRIVEN TO AUCTION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20081229
WHEN DRIVING CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT , WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING AND ACCIDENT, HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, ALSO THE CHILD LOCK DOESN'T WORK .*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT,ALSO THE MASTER...
NHTSA ODI report, 19960822
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SAFETY TIMELINE
AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.
Campaign 97V034002 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 97V034002 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Honda Passport reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Honda Passport is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Honda Passport?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Honda Passport have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.