1999 Honda Passport

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

1999 Honda Passport
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1999: 228 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1994	36
1995	60
1996	41
1997	56
1998	229
1999	228
2000	102
2001	134
2002	23
2019	268
2020	90
2021	127
2022	55
2023	33
2024	15
2025	24
2026	36

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 27 distinct reports on file.

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THE DRIVERS SIDE TRAILING ARM BRACKET BROKE OFF OF THE FRAME DUE TO EXTREME RUST AS I WAS DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191226

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, 20190413

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, 20120523

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 20 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH

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CAR STARTS WHEN SHIFTER CHANGES FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE STEPPING ON BRAKE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990104

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 228

I 19990331 — EA (closed 20020731)

BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS

R 20000331 — suspension

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 LOW

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.

Campaign 00V058000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090616 — PE (closed 20091208)

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE

I 20091207 — EA (closed 20101015)

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment

R 20101210 — suspension

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 AR

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 WHI

Campaign 10V436000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 02I002001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (43 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 02I002001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V058000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 10V436000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2026 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 1998 ■ 2001

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FAQ

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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Honda Passport have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.