2000 Honda Passport
This year had 30% to 100% more 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 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.
31% of complaints: structure — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WE OWN A 2000 HONDA PASSPORT, THE FRAME RAIL ROUGHED OUT AND SNAPPED OFF CAUSING MY WIFE TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. ONCE RUSTED AND SNAPPED THE REAR END BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE. PLEASE RECALL ALL PASSPORTS AND RODEOS. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20101014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 5 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE SUSPENSION FRACTURED. SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND LATER NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190716
Also filed under SUSPENSION
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR 3 WEEKS. IT HAS DAMAGE RELATED TO AN ACTIVE RECALL. THE ENTIRE BACK PART OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED, TO THE POINT THERE IS NO 'MEAT' TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190712
24% of complaints: suspension — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.
Show complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR).
NHTSA ODI report, 20120321
14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
13% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and shift pattern indicator.
6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP. FORCED VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFATURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020815
SAFETY TIMELINE
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 10V436000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Honda Passport reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Honda Passport is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Passport?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 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.