Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport 4wd. The contact stated that the frame and its brackets were severely rusted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. Updated 12/12/11*lj the consumer stated the rust went from the cross member, to the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. . The ABS light illuminated and the gas gauge never worked correctly. Updated 06/13/12...
1999 Honda Passport: wrong fuel gauge reading
25 of the 228 complaints about the 1999 Honda Passport describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical repair cost reported
- $600
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 20221
- 20191
- 20011
- 20004
- 199925
- 199819
- 19971
What owners say
Noticed that fuel gauge is not working properly because it went empty even though I have a tank full of gas. I did some internet research and found out that this is related to a defective 'fuel sending unit'. It affects honda passports and isuzu rodeo vehicles . My SUV honda passport fuel gauge is not working due to bad float chamber on the pump component has manufacturing defects. My fuel gauge has started fluctuating wildly. The most common thing though, is that it reads out of gas shortly after a fill up. This is the same model as an isuzu rodeo and the problems are duplicated there. I want to make sure a recall happens and that it covers the hondas as well.
Noticed that fuel gauge is not working properly because it went empty even though I have a tank full of gas. I did some internet research and found out that this is related to a defective 'fuel sending unit'. It affects honda passports and isuzu rodeo vehicles .
My SUV honda passport fuel gauge is not working due to bad float chamber on the pump component has manufacturing defect.
Dt*: the contact stated the gas gauge stopped operating. The service dealer was contacted, who expressed that there were other vehicle owners with the same problem. There were no repairs made.
The fuel gauge would read the wrong reading. This caused the consumer to think the vehicle had gas when it didn't. The cause was not determined. *jb
Approx 6 mo after purchase fuel gauge stopped working. Shows empty w/ blinking light at all times, and I must record mileage between fill-ups so I don't run out of gas. Haven't repaired as research shows this will cost over $600 and usually fails again. Obviously a manufacturer's problem - should be recalled.
The fuel gauge does not work properly. Reads empty at least 11 gallons before truly is empty. This is a manufacturer's defect. Running out of gas is not safe as well as the harm it does to the vehicle. Many complaints from other consumers about the same problem.
When fuel gauge reads full fuel in gas tank will drop to half rapidly.
1999 honda passport - fuel gauge continually reads empty when gauge reaches about 1/2 tank. Have driven for over 200 miles on empty with gas light on as I calculate mileage instead of relying on the gauge. Seems to be numerous reports on this issue - would like to see investigation and/or recall. Very frustrating as I like the car. This is becoming the norm versus the exception. At first the fuel light would never come on when the tank was nearing empty. Now it stays on pretty much all of the time. When I stop for gas, I have yet to put more than 10 gallons in; thus, I've only used one-half tank!
Gas gauge is consistently reading empty - even when fuel tank is full. Appears to be fuel sending unit mentioned on isuzu rodeo site as well.
When fuel gauge reads full the tanks fuel will drop to half rapidly. Cause of the failure is undetermined at this time.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Honda Passport fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 1999 Honda Passport?
25 of 228 owner complaints about the 1999 Honda Passport (11%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the 1999 Honda Passport?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $600 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Honda Passport?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Honda Passport
ABS 39Brake failure 11Stalling 10Jerking 9Pulling 6Ball joint 5Check engine light 5Oil consumption 5
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