Engine always needed oil. Even when new it used 1 quart a week. Now 13 years later the car uses 2 quarts of oil a day and runs very poorly. A mechanic stated I need a new engine. The engine is irreparable.
The worst 1994 Honda Passport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine9
- Brakes7
- Seat belts5
- Steering4
- Electrical3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine9
- Brakes7
- Seat belts5
- Steering4
- Electrical3
- Locks3
- Acceleration2
- Transmission2
- Airbags1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-december 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1‑800‑643‑4070.
Recall number 02V281000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
- Risk
- This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.
Recall number 97V034002 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Recall number 96V170003 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
- Risk
- This can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.
Recall number 94V132000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1994 Honda Passport
Defect investigations
Seat belt latch failures
Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v‑170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. Nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v‑125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v‑281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v‑281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). This investigation is closed.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Honda Passport 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Safety recall: front passenger's seat belt buckle
- Identifying automatic transmission shift solenoids
- Descriptions for the automatic transmission shift solenoids
- Trailer hitch ball shank sizes and part numbers
- Subject regarding replacement top piston ring marking
- Subject regarding vibration after crankshaft or short block replacement
- Subject regarding bulb check logic
- Subject on regarding: vibration after crankshaft or short block replacement
- Subject on regarding: bulb check logic
- Some vehicles may exhibit low power and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 44 caused by a leak from the...
1994 Honda Passport fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 |
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 17 | 15-16 |
What 1994 Honda Passport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer saw oil on the floor of the garage. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. Vehicle was not been repaired, and was not included in cam shaft sensor recall 94v132000, which was ten years old.
1994 honda passport built in may of '94 suffers from oil leaking from dislodged cam shaft on to manifold. This problem has been diagnosed by a certified isuzu mechanic (isuzu maufactured the passport). Honda has a safety recall campaign for this vehicle about this problem, but the campaign is for vehicles up to april of 94 not may. Because of this honda says that the do not have to remidy this problem. Has not cause fire yet but has caused all of the symptoms of recall problem.
The clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing, failed. Also, there were stress cracks in the transmission casing.
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle started to accelerate on its own with out pressing accelerator. Consumer states after tapping on brake vehicle still would not slow down. Consumer had to use emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer replaced the accelerater cable. Please describe further. Ts
I would like to make this claim in order to have my car repaired for this problem.
I had both drivers and passengers side rear axle seals replaced once and now I need another passenger side replaced in the near future. I read that the 1995 and 1996 models have this problem. I do not abuse the truck and my belief it is a manufactoring defect.
Consumer lost control of vehicle while driving 65 MPH, and vehicle went down an embankment, then rolled over. Driver's seat belt released, and driver was ejected from vehicle. She suffered a broken arm and head injuries. Front passenger was injured, not severly due to seatbelt also releasing. Vehicle was totalled.
While driving a spark plug on cylinder #4 shot through my air filter came off, oil leaking throughout engine and all spark plugs were loose. Felt there may be a recall on it. Consumer stated there was recall 94 v 132 000 for camshaft, but consumer vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak the vehicle would not start some times, possibly die to the problem related to oil leak.
While driving about 30 MPH another vehicle struck the front of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.
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Questions about the 1994 Honda Passport
Is the 1994 Honda Passport reliable?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 1994 Honda Passport, fewer than a typical Passport model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Honda Passport?
Engine and cooling, with 9 complaints. Next is brakes (7).
How many recalls does the 1994 Honda Passport have?
4 recalls, covering seat belts, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Honda Passport engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V132000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Passport have bad engine?
The Honda Passport model years with the most engine complaints are 2019 (54 complaints), 1999 (30 complaints) and 2021 (30 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Honda Passport get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Honda Passport range from 15 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.6L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 18 highway.
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