MYRModel Year Report

2001 Honda Passport

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2001 Honda Passport
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:23.136Z

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

Complaints per year, Honda Passport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1994: 37 complaints 1995: 60 complaints 1996: 41 complaints 1996 1997: 56 complaints 1998: 229 complaints 1999: 228 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2019: 275 complaints 2020: 100 complaints 2021: 140 complaints 2021 2022: 61 complaints 2023: 38 complaints 2024: 16 complaints 2024 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 59 complaints 2026
2001: 134 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
199437
199560
199641
199756
1998229
1999228
2000102
2001134
200223
2019275
2020100
2021140
202261
202338
202416
202537
202659

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 52%

52% of complaints: structure — 70 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASH
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ON JUNE 18, 2015, WHILE ON THE BRAKE AND STOPPING BEHIND A VEHICLE AT AN INTERSECTION (MOVING AT A CRAWL SPEED, LESS THAN 0.5 MPH), MY HONDA PASSPORT LUNGED FORWARD HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR WAS CONTAINED THE DRIVER AND A PASSENGER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150629

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS SWAYING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180816

Also filed under SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION 25%

25% of complaints: suspension — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.

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THE DRIVER'S SIDE LINKAGE THAT CONNECTS THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRAME SEPARATED COMPLETELY DUE TO CORROSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130108

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASH INJURY
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GOT INTO VEHICLE AND STARTED IT UP. PUT INTO REVERSE AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND SHOT BACKWARDS VERY FAST. WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE IT HAD NO EFFECT UNTIL SLAMMING INTO THE HOUSE THAT WAS ACROSS THE STREET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161208

I EXPERIENCED 2 CIRCUMSTANCES ON THIS DAY IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030114

WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK IT ACCELERATED UP TO ABOUT 20MPH, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES TO DRIVER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump.

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 134
R 20010220 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT.

Campaign 01V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020807 — air bags

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE

Campaign 02V213001 — 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

I 20180523 — DP (closed 20200305)

Fuel Tank Retention Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V055000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V213001 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V436000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 1994 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 1999 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Honda Passport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Honda Passport is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Passport?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Honda Passport have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.