1998 Honda Passport engine problems

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 173,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. While driving 55 MPH, the engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the general motor code 1870 (transmission) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Engine · 131,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that they were unsure what the cause of the failure was. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure and current mileages were 131,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Engine · 98,000 miles · HI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. The factory cooling tools were inserted in the engine block electrolysis and corrosion was present which rendered the cooling system inoperative. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the warranty was no longer valid that the vehicle was too old to be repaired. The manufacturer also informed him that the vehicle was too old and offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Engine · IL

Excessive valve train noise at 84000 miles, was told this is a common problem with these vehicles however no recall or help info exists at honda motor, similar problems reported with isuzu rodeo engines (same model), I am unsure of extent of damage or engine reliablity.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · AZ

Car has trouble starting. Takes several attempts to start. Trouble began in february of 2004. Took car to nissan dealer where purchased in march of 2003 because of dealer service contract. Replaced oxygen sensors in march of 2004. Engine light returned on restart. Replaced battery in may of 2004 after car would not start and customer left stranded, engine light returned again. Took to auto zone to find service code. Pulled manufacture code p1170. Honda service of gilbert told me that it was a manifold gasket defect and would not be covered. Customer reminded service rep that it should be under the epa mandated 8 year/80,000 mile major emission control system warranty. Told I would need to pay $85.00 to get complete diagnostic report. Service rep agreed that it may be covered. Nissan dealer service rep advised that the last manifold job took over a week to repair. Customer cannot get vehicle licensed until repairs are made. Tags were up in june of 2004. Please help! There must be a bulletin that applies ie, mfg bulletin # 00010 date 20020528. The obdii showed p1171. I know the runaround these manufacturers give and I am not willing to pay anymore $ and will seek legal recourse if not resolved in the next 7 days.

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Engine · 116,114 miles · WI

Brown deer auto sales sold us an used 1998 honda 4d sport utility, serial # [xxx] in july 2002. After driving the car 200 miles, the temp of the car was running hot and we took the car back to brown deer auto sales. The owner agreed to diagnosis the problem. The car stayed there for a month and a half and the owner said they replaced the gaskets from the motor heads. When we picked up the car, the mechanic advised us to put radiator fluid in if the car runs hot again. The car did continue to run hot and it did not seem right to have to keep adding radiator fluid and even when the car showed the fluid was full, the car still ran hot. So we took the car to another mechanic, who told us that the car had problems with the heads which was caused by faulty gaskets. The mechanic also informed us, that the gaskets could not have been replaced. We have since spent over $5000 dollars in repairing the car. We had also purchased aul insurance package, but the insurance company has denied the claim. We believe that brown deer auto sales sold us a "lemon" and lied to us about putting in new gaskets, which caused major engine damage. *ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 12, 2004 · Engine · 125,000 miles · UT

Engine clicking, huge oil consumption by engine that is probably dispersed into environment.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Engine · CA

While driving at various speeds vehicle intermittently stalled. Consumer towed the vehicle to the dealer, and technician fixed the vehicle, but the problem is still occurring.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · KY · crash

Last february, my intake gasket failed, and my mechanic was told by the honda parts manager that this was a common problem with my year passport. The gaskets were faulty. I wrote a letter to honda and was dismissed because my warranty had expired. This february, I was losing oil and antifreeze. I took my passport to my mechanic and found that, although I regularly changed my oil and the engine is extremely clean, the head is cracked and the valves are worn out. Again, my mechanic talks to the parts manager and finds out that they have had 5 passports with the same problem in the last 6 months. This repair is going to cost me $3000. A 1998 vehicle should not be having these kind of problems. These vehicles are bad and honda should be held responsible.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

I am complaining about a problem with my honda passport. This engine also has an excessive amount of oil consumption. Oil consumption is sporadic, but can exceed more than two quarts per 1000 miles driven. Oil consumption occurs regardless of driving conditions or load on vehicle. In combination with no dash warning, the oil consumption can lead to engine failure within the regular oil change interval, which I had learned the hard way. Now having to replace the engine.