1999 Honda Passport: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CO

After a year of owning this vehicle, started stalling out even while driving (automatic trans). Check engine light came on, and was told by dealer that the manifold gasket needs to be replaced. Wants over $600 to do so. I can't afford it yet, so I'm dealing with the stalling until I can pay to have it fixed, but I'm wary of it because I've researched the problem and found the defect is repetitive in this vehicle.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Engine · 59,000 miles · CA

The engine coughed and choked, and the vehicle stalled. I at first thought it wasn't warmed up enough before I started driving it, so I warmed it up in the morning for about 5 min. The problem didn't occur for a short while, then came back. I brought it to a honda dealership. They tested it and advised me that the head cylinder gasket was blown, causing coolant to leak into the combustion chamber. Also one cylinder head is cracked and had to be replaced. The other cylinder head had to be machined. It took about a month to get it fixed. I found it very unusual that a major engine work had to be done with less than 60,000 miles.

Filed Jul 11, 2004 · Engine · 77,000 miles · IL

Vehicle stalled without warning. I had vehicle towed to dealer. The dealer informed me that they were not sure what was wrong, but they believed the engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 16, 2004 · Engine · 77,000 miles · IL

While driving between 15 to 20 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled off the road. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Dealership technician determined engine needed to b ereplaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 130,841 miles · GA

While driving 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. *ak when the consumer pulled over, he noticed all the fluids were pouring out of the vehicle, transmission fluid, oil, radiator etc. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new engine. *jb

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Engine · 40,000 miles · NJ

Intake manifold gasket leaked causing engine to shut off while driving, especially when braking. Intake manifold gaskets were replaced by dealership.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · OK

Fuel gauge had not given accurate reading for 5-6 months. Used honda repair facility's suggestion of gas tank cleaning to eliminate that possibility for cause of start failure. Within the same tank full of gas, car stalled and wouldn't restart. Repair facility finally determined ecu and fuel pump to be the cause. Seems this is a recurring issue with the vehicle, and only informed people search out forums like this to report the problem.

Filed Oct 14, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

Fuel system problem: fuel gauge frequently has begun to drop to a reading of zero when the car is not moving but running. The reserve light will blink and the fuel gauge will not show any fuel reading until the car begins moving again. It can take several minutes before a correct reading is shown. Intake manifold system failure: date and mileage is approximated, will locate records with exact date and mileage. Both left and right side intake manifold gaskets were reported as "cracked" by the dealer and replaced at a charge of $400 (not under warranty). Engine idled roughly and stalled prior to repair. Tsb from honda is available.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Brakes · GA

On brakes: reported prob. Several times/ service dept. Said no recall / no problem, now experiencing problem with stalls and sluggish take off.

Filed Aug 1, 2000 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle stalled with no warning at times. Warning may come on & then the engine dies. This has happened 2-3 times. Dealer asked consumer to leave it overnight. Consumer has an appointment with the dealer & will add addtional information. *ak the dealer could not fix the problem.