2001 Honda Passport Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Honda Passport.

20002002
Complaints
160
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2001 Honda Passport Problems

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

#154 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members

Avg mileage:105,992 mi
#224 complaints

Suspension:Rear

Avg mileage:106,543 mi
#38 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:144,333 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Honda Passport.

Structure:Frame And Members
54
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,992
Suspension:Rear
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
106,543
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
144,333
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
147,104
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
112,400
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,250
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,200
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2001 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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2001 Honda Passport — FAQ

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

Is the 2001 Honda Passport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Honda Passport has 160 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Structure:Frame And Members with 54 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Honda Passport?
Top reported problems: Structure:Frame And Members (54 complaints, avg 105,992 mi); Suspension:Rear (24 complaints, avg 106,543 mi); Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints, avg 144,333 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 2001 Honda Passport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 108,900 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Honda Passport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Honda Passport include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 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 2001 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 2001 Honda Passport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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