2001 HONDA PASSPORT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Honda Passport. This model year has 146 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Structural Problems.
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Worst 2001 Honda Passport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Structural Problems
Suspension Failures
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Honda Passport. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 70 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 6 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Honda Passport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 146 most recent complaints
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. The contact was informed that the rear sub frame wa…
RECALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SON DISCOVERED CORROSION FORMING AROUND THE AXLE AND THE SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PEARSON HONDA (14001 HULL STREET RD, MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23112, (804) 745-0300) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHI…
IT'S A RECALL ON MY HONDA PASSPORT 2001 10V436000-BRACKET CORRODES AND DETACHES PEARSON HONDA SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A RECALL IN THERE SYSTEM THEY HAVE 3 RECALLS
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. THE DRIVER COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET WAS…
I WAS CHANGING THE TIRES AND NOTICED A HUGE WHOLE ON THE BOTTOM FRAME EXTREME CORROSION... AFRAID TO DRIVE
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.
ALL RUSTY INREPARABLE FRAME
FRAME RUSTED OUT AND FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PASSPORT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE, IF NOT REMEDIED, WOULD CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO…
MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE A FEW DAYS AGO. TODAY HE TOOK IT IN TO GET A TUNE UP AND OIL CHANGE. WHEN THE MECHANIC HAD THE CAR LIFTED HE RECOGNIZED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CRACKS/RUST FRAME. THE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT OF THE METAL CASING THAT SURROUNDS …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PASSPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD SEVERE CORROSION DAMAGE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE CORROSION, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE FRAME W…
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. BELIEVING AT THAT TIME MY BRAKE…
THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND UN DRIVABLE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES (LOST VACUUM TO BOOSTER.) THE #1 INTAKE LIFTER BUTTON POPPED OUT AND THE CAM LOBE HAMMERED THE LIFTER AND VALVE INTO THE #1 CYLINDER CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. ENGINE OIL WAS IN MI…
A FEW YEARS BACK MY TRAILING LINKAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE RUSTED AWAY FROM FRAME. THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS FIRST AND I WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. HIT POT HOLE AND DRIVERS SIDE LINKAGE BROKE OFF. CAUSING ME TO FISH TAIL IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CRASH. NOW I HAVE TWO CRACKS IN MY FRAME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL VIOLENTLY IN ONE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS COMPLETEL…
THE FUEL TANK SHIELD FOR MY 2001 HONDA PASSPORT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. UPON RESEARCHING THE SITUATION I HAVE ENCOUNTERED QUITE A FEW PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM SCARED TO EVEN DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS THIS SHIELD IS "BARELY" HOLDING THE TANK UP AND COULD FAIL AT ANY MOME…
FUEL TANK DROPPED DOWN, CHECKED AND IT WAS RUSTED OUT AND BROKE FREE FROM FRAME WHICH ALSO RUSTED OUT. THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT, I HAVE NEVER SEEN A FRAME RUST COMPLETELY OUT LIKE THIS ! HONDA TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL AND MY WIFE TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID THE PRO…
THE DRIVER'S SIDE LINKAGE THAT CONNECTS THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRAME SEPARATED COMPLETELY DUE TO CORROSION. I TOOK IT TO HONDA FOR THE RECALL, WHICH SERVICE BULLETIN 10-079 STATES HONDA WILL PAY FOR VEHICLES LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL (SEPT 2010)), AND THEY D…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Honda Passport.
Recalls for 2001 Honda Passport
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Honda Passport. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2001 Honda Passport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Honda Passport reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2001 Honda Passport has 146 NHTSA owner complaints, 12 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Structural Problems (70 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Passport?▾
#1: Structural Problems (70 complaints). #2: Suspension Failures (34 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Honda Passport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Honda Passport?▾
The 2001 Honda Passport has 12 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 146 total NHTSA complaints. 7 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Honda Passport have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 Honda Passport. The largest issue: SUSPENSION:REAR. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2001 Honda Passport?▾
The 2001 Honda Passport has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Structural Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Passport reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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