2002 Honda Passport: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2002 Honda Passport? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 35 complaints, with Structural Problems as the top reported area.
2002 Honda Passport Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2002 Honda Passport trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2002 Honda Passport Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2002 Honda Passport has 35 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Structural Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Passport
- Model year
- 2002
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 35
- Crash-related complaints
- 7
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Structural Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 17
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 15 / 19
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- No
Most Common 2002 Honda Passport Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Structural Problems
Suspension Failures
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Structural Problems, Suspension Failures, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2002 Honda Passport?
The 2002 Honda Passport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2002 Honda Passport
Inspection Focus
- Inspect structural integrity, especially for rust or damage.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for suspension and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect structural integrity, especially for rust or damage.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for suspension and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2002 Honda Passport, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2002 Honda Passport are concentrated in structural, suspension, and transmission issues, each with 7 reports. Crash-related complaints total 7, and there are 2 recalls. The low confidence level suggests caution in interpreting these patterns.
- Structural Problems, Suspension Failures, and Transmission/Drivetrain each have 7 complaints.
- Engine Problems account for 5 complaints.
- Airbag Malfunctions and Unintended Acceleration each have 4 complaints.
- Structural Problems
- Suspension Failures
- Transmission/Drivetrain
All 2002 Honda Passport Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Honda Passport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2002 Honda Passport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
While driving on freeway,in 3rd be Lane,65mph,power and motor instantly went out.Leaving me struck in the middle of freeway.On coming traffic traveling 65 to 75mph.Nearly causing major accident.I had purchased vehicle from original buyer.Incident happened right after purchase.Sin…
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. THE FRONT END SUSTAINED SIGNIFICAN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THEY NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. T…
I PURCHASED A 2002 HONDA PASSPORT USED, I RECENTLY HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE CAR AND WHEN CHECKED PART OF THE FRAME WAS BROKEN. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL, NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT IT. I CALLED A DEALER AND WAITED 5 DAYS AND CALLED THEM AGAIN AND THEY SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR …
THE RECALL COVERS SUVS IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO HO…
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRAIL ARM WAS RUSTED AND EXHIBITI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT GIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CONTACT DUE TO THE SEVERE LEVEL OF CORROSION. THE MANUFACTUR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE…
2003 HONDA PASSPORT. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC TO HAVE AN EXHAUST PROBLEM REPAIRED. WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE EXHAUST, HE NOTICED THE BRACKETS…
HONDA MOTORS CORPORATION RECENTLY SENT US A RECALL NOTICE FOR SUSPENSION BRACKETS THAT NEEDED TO BE REINFORCED BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION TO THE AREAS AFFECTED. THEY REINFORCED THE BRACKETS WITH A BOLT KIT ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDES. HOWEVER, WHEN WE TOOK THE VEHICLE …
2002 HONDA PASSPORT. CONSUMER STATES FRAME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME RAIL SECTIONS ARE SO RUSTED OUT THAT THE TRACTION BARS ARE IN DANGER OF DETACHING FROM THE FRAME RAILS *TGW
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME RUSTED, CAUSED THE STABILIZER BAR TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND ADVISED HAVING THE FRAME REPLACED. THE CONTACT DECLINED THE OFFER. THE M…
2002 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION FAILURE NOTHING. *TR
MY SRS LIGHT (AIR BAG) ON MY 2002 HONDA ACCORD CAME ON WITH NO REASON. NO ACCIDENT OR IMPACT THE CAR HAS 90K MILES. NOT SURE IF IT IS A DEFECT OR RECALL EQUIPMENT. *TR
WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE (CAR IN REVERSE). DUE TO THE TIGHTNESS OF THE AREA, HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO PULL FORWARD SLIGHTLY AND THEN AGAIN IN REVERSE. WHEN THE CAR WAS PUT IN DRIVE THE SECOND TIME, IT LUNGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. CAR WAS STILL ACC…
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 HONDA ODDYSEY WAS MAKING CLUNKY SHIFTS TO 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. LARRY HOPKINS HONDA SERVICE SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACEMENT. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR 1999-2001 HONDA ODDYSEYS TRANSMISSIONS, AND THEY STILL DIDN'T FIX IT ON 2002…
2002 HONDA CIVIC COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BRAKING GOING 15 MPH. CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE FAILERE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALERS AND BEEN SEEN IN MANY WEB FORUMS. THIS TIME MY SON WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ENGINE FAILERE LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKES WENT …
WHILE DRIVING N ON I-97 I WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT ONTO THE EXIT RAMP TO 32-W WHEN THE STEERING ON MY 2002 HONDA CIVIC FAILED. ALTHOUGH I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIGHT. I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THEY ALSO FAILED, AND THE…
I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM HONDA REGARDING MY 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. IN THIS LETTER, IT CLEARLY STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND WATER PUMP. HENCE I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AT NORM REEVE'S HONDA - CERRITOS. AFTER HAVING MY CAR …
WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE'S RUBBER COVER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SLIPPED OFF THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER'S FOOT TO SLIDE OFF THE PEDAL AND HIT AGAINST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *A…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2002 Honda Passport.
2002 Honda Passport Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2002 Honda Passport. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2002 Honda Passport Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2002 Honda Passport reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 35 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2002 Honda Passport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Passport?▾
#1: Structural Problems (7 complaints). #2: Suspension Failures (7 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Honda Passport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2002 Honda Passport?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2002 Honda Passport, NHTSA complaints include 7 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 35 total complaints. 3 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2002 Honda Passport have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2002 Honda Passport. A major recall area is SUSPENSION:REAR. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2002 Honda Passport?▾
The 2002 Honda Passport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Structural Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.