1999 Honda Passport Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Honda Passport.

19982000
Complaints
299
Crashes
36
Fires
0
Injuries
14
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 1999 Honda Passport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#146 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Avg mileage:53,333 mi
Crash-related:9
#227 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:135,951 mi
#322 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members

Avg mileage:123,991 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Honda Passport.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
46
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
53,333
Suspension Failures
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
135,951
Structure:Frame And Members
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
123,991
Suspension:Rear
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,614
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,982
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,433
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,833
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
45,204
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,200
Power Train:Axle Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
213,891
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,167
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
127,707
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 1999 Honda Passport

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~149,992 vehicles.

10V436000Suspension:rear
~149,992 affected

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 REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.

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1999 Honda Passport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Honda Passport reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Honda Passport has 299 NHTSA complaints, 36 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 46 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Honda Passport?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (46 complaints, avg 53,333 mi); Suspension Failures (27 complaints, avg 135,951 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (22 complaints, avg 123,991 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Honda Passport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,292 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Honda Passport?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Honda Passport include 36 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Honda Passport have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 149,992 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Honda Passport?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Passport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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