Engine
3.2L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 131 of 134 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 103 of 134 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Body & structure
70 complaint records1 crash report
"THE FRAME ON MY 2001 HONDA PASSPORT HAS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. IT HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE ROTTING/RUSTING FRAME. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Suspension
34 complaint records
"2001 HONDA PASSPORT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED NOT REPAIRABLE FOR RECALL PE09030. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM HE HAS. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Speed control
12 complaint records6 crash reports
"THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INSIDE OF THE GARAGE. AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACELLERATED. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse speed control parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP18001 opened May 2018 | closed Mar 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Fuel Tank Retention Failure On April 10, 2018, NHTSA received a petition from Mr. Kevin Byrne (the Petitioner) requesting that the Agency ?undertake a defects investigation? of ?rust-related detachment of Isuzu Rodeo fuel tanks? (NHTSA ID 11091788). |
| EA09018 opened Dec 2009 | closed Oct 2010 | Suspension | Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment - led to recall 10V436000 On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu... |
| PE09030 opened Jun 2009 | closed Dec 2009 | Suspension | REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE - led to recall 10V436000 DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V436000 | 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 ARE CURRENTLY... | Normally free |
| 02V213001 | 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. | Normally free |
| 01V055000 | 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. | Normally free |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A07-030 Jan 2021 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye" | |
| DLR MSG - Honda Aug 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. | |
| DLR MSG - Stop S Jul 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? | |
| 08-040 May 2008 | Equipment | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE | |
| 1205 Dec 2005 | Service Brakes | C0285, C1999, 2WD MODULE IN 4WD VEHICLE. *TT |
Show 40 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01012004 Jan 2004 | Service Brakes | ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0265. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 1203 Dec 2003 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0265, OPEN RELAY CIRCUIT. *NM | |
| 11012003 Nov 2003 | Power Train | IDENTIFYING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 1003 Oct 2003 | Power Train | DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. *TT | |
| 01084 Mar 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE SPARK KNOCK (PINGING). *TT | |
| 010103 Jan 2003 | Power Train | CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB | |
| 1202 Dec 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | A LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM CAN GENERATE A COMPLAINT OF LOW POWER, AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE AT THE NUMBER 6 CYLINDER AND/OR BLACK EXHAUST SMOKE. *TT | |
| 02038 Nov 2002 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEAKS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COVER. *TT | |
| 1002 Oct 2002 | Service Brakes | CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| 02038 Aug 2002 | Power Train | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION ACCUMULATOR COVER. *TT | |
| 99043 May 2002 | Steering | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY OR CHASSIS VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| 02019 May 2002 | Unknown Or Other | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0440 OR P0442. *TT | |
| 402 Apr 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT TOP PISTON RING MARKING. *TT | |
| 02022 Apr 2002 | Structure | INFORMATION REGARDING THE REAR BEVERAGE HOLDER SWING ARM NOT LOCKING. *TT | |
| 02020 Apr 2002 | Structure | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR SEAL CORNER STICKS OUT WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. *TT | |
| 02005 Feb 2002 | Electrical System | IGNITION SWITCH NOT TURNING TO THE LOCK POSITION. *SLC | |
| 02001 Jan 2002 | Visibility | SUBJECT REGARDING MOONROOF BINDING CONDITION. *TT | |
| 010102 Jan 2002 | Steering | EXPERIENCING A NOISY POWER STEERING RACKWHEN TURNING. *TT | |
| 01007 Oct 2001 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING BLOWER NOT RUNNING IN ONE OR MORE SETTINGS, ALSO THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01007 DATED JULY 3, 2001. *JG | |
| 011001 Oct 2001 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER. *YD | |
| 01088 Sep 2001 | Tires | CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT TIRE RUBBING AGAINST THE MUD FLAP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO FULL LOCK. *TT | |
| 01084 Sep 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE SPARK KNOCK (PINGING). *TT | |
| 01047 Aug 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPCOMING ON WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DTCS. *ET | |
| 01080 Aug 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | SUBJECT REGARDING HIGH OR ERRATIC IDLE. *ET | |
| 00045 Aug 2001 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT ON REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (APPS). *ET | |
| 010701 Jul 2001 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT ON REGARDING 4WD INDICATOR BLINKS RAPIDLY. *ET | |
| 011601 Jun 2001 | Interior Lighting | INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION 4WD LIGHT FLASHES. *ET | |
| 010601 Jun 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION AFTER CRANKSHAFT OR SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 160301 Mar 2001 | Equipment | INFORMATION USED WHEN PGM TESTER WON'T COMMUNICATE WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT | |
| 010101 Jan 2001 | Electrical System | INFORMATION ON USING ONLY DENSO SPARK PLUGS. *RC | |
| 161200 Dec 2000 | Suspension | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING SHIMMY AND VIBRATION INDEX. *TT | |
| 081100 Nov 2000 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FUEL HOSE RECALL. *TT | |
| 161000 Oct 2000 | Service Brakes | INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP THAT RUNS ALL THE TIME. *TT | |
| 121000 Oct 2000 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL HOSE RECALL FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION. *TT | |
| 061000 Oct 2000 | Fuel System | LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR FUEL HOSE RECALL. *TT | |
| 00077 Oct 2000 | Fuel System | THIS SAFETY RECALL INVOLVES SOME FUEL RETURN HOSES THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY TREATED FOR OZONE PROTECTION DURING MANUFACTURE. THE OUTER SURFACE CAN DETERIORATE FROM CONTACT WITH OZONE IN THE ATMOSPHERE, AND THE HOSE CAN EVENTUALLY CRACK AND LEAK FUEL. *TT | |
| 031000 Oct 2000 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 00-077 FUEL RETURN HOSE ANNOUNCEMENT AND STOP SALE ORDER. *TT | |
| 011000 Oct 2000 | Fuel System | LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 00-077 - PASSPORT FUEL RETURN HOSE. *TT | |
| 00062 Aug 2000 | Structure | EXPERIENCING A CREAK FROM THE REAR CARGO AREA WHEN TURNING OR WHEN DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. *TT | |
| 010200 Feb 2000 | Electrical System | SUBJECT REGARDING PCM B CONNECTOR ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (ETM) ERROR. *TT |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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