1999 Honda Passport
This year had more than double the complaints 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
- 228
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 228 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 | 276 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 39 |
| 2026 | 64 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
32% · 73 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Suspension
22% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Show complaint excerpts
The drivers side trailing arm bracket broke off of the frame due to extreme rust as I was driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-26
I noticed that my 1999 Honda Passport had a recall for the suspension. I called the dealer here in lexington ky don jacobs and set up an appointment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-13
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the vehicle drove over a speed bump and the rear passenger side lower control arm detached from the frame. The vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-23
Structure
15% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and body.
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Went to my mechanic to have a new alternator put in and when he had it up on the lift noticed severe rust on the frame. He notified me that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and recommended getting rid of it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-07
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. The contact stated that he received the recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10V436000 (Suspension:rear).
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-14
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Consumer states that intermittenly when driving and decelerating to a complete stop, the vehicle will slow down, but once stops will "Lurch" Forward almost causing collisions with other cars. The dealer has not been able to determine the cause.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-21
Power train
12% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
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Car starts when shifter changes from park to drive while stepping on brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-04
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1999Complaint volume 228 complaints filed for this model year.
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1999-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 2002-07-31 Braking system/ABS
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2000-03-31Suspension00V058000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
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2009-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-08 Rear suspension lower link failure
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2009-12-07Engineering analysisClosed 2010-10-15 Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
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2010-12-10Suspension10V436000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic02I002001 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles that are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The vehicles can experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a replacement computer algorithm for the ABS that is based on the algorithm used in Honda's my 2000 and 2001 vehicles, which have not had the problem.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 51 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 34 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02I002001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V058000 · Suspension
- Recall 10V436000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1999 Honda Passport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Honda Passport is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Passport?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Honda Passport have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.