2002 Honda Passport
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 23 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 | 279 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2021 | 145 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 68 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
7 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, a banging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-20
Structure
6 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and frame and members.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Honda Passport. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the speed increased to approximately 80 MPH. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-21
Also filed under Air bags
While driving 55 MPH, the driver applied the brakes and without warning the vehicle accelerated. The driver applied the brakes but failed. This caused the driver to collide with the vehicle in front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-15
Also filed under Air bags
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.
Service brakes
2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2005-11-25Fuel system, gasoline05V466000 Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of…
Remedy: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers…
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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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2018-05-23Defect petitionClosed 2020-03-05 Fuel Tank Retention Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 10V436000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2002 Honda Passport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Passport?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Honda Passport have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.