1999 Honda Passport: pulls to one side

Filed May 19, 2010 · Body · 116,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the vehicle began to wander to the left without assistance. The contact decreased the speed and was able to continue driving with caution. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The technician stated that the frame was severely covered with rust and that there was no remedy. The contact had concerns of the potential safety hazard. The vehicle was inoperative. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. Updated 6/19/10 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle jerked strongly to the left. It as difficult to keep the vehicle straight. The trailing head arm broke due to sever rust on the right side. Updated 07/21/10.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Transmission · CT · crash

We have experienced numerous major problems with our passport since its purchase in 4/99. In 2/00, while driving a 65mph, the rear differential spontaneously went due to a leak in the rear axle of the car. Our vehicle remained at the dealer for over 50 days due to problems obtaining the correct parts from isuzu. We have also had ongoing problems with the ABS sytem especially after going over bumps,uneven and slick surfaces. In each instance, although the brakes were firmly engaged,the vehicle emitted a loud grinding sound from underneath the front of the car, the vehicle pulled to one side, and the ABS system did not immediatley engage.on 11-21-00, the ABS system failed to properly engage on our vehicle, which resulted in a rear end accident. The vehicles' ABS system failed to engage at a speed under 15 MPH. The car pulled to one side and would not stop! The vehicle sustained over $5000 worth of damage although no air bags deployed and the only damage to the other vehicle was a slight dent to the back bumper. During a major snowstorm in 2-01, we found out that the 4-wheel drive no longer worked on the vehicle. Although the manual says that the 4-wheel drive could be engaged on the fly, the car would not travel over 10mph without vibrating the entire vehicle. In addition,the ride felt like being in a bulldozer and we were bounced around the road. Further, the 4-wheel drive would not disengage unless the vehicle was put into reverse. This repair took over 50 days to accomplish and was due to the dealership not using the correct parts to fix the differential problem in 2000. Finally, the ABS system spontaneously malfunctioned on 6-16-01 while driving at under 30mph. In addition to the malfunction,a loud whining sound came from the ABS box under the hood even when the engine was turned off! We have extreme concerns over the safety and quality of this vehicle. The ownership by the dealer/manufacturer has been greatly lacking.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Brakes · OR · crash

My ABS brakes failed when I was pulling up to a red light in the rain causing me to rear-end another driver. The approximate speed was less than 20 MPH, and my passport pulled to the right as I was stepping on the brake. The check engine light came on blinking prior to impact after I had stepped on the brake, and went solid after I hit the other driver. I took the car into the honda dealership who has been servicing my vehicles for over 4 years. They have determined that the check engine light was not related to the accident, and was caused by the master cylinder resetting itself. They find no issue with the brake system, and say there isn't a defect. However, I was driving home from the accident and the brakes failed to engage 2 more times with a pull to the right. Both times were on wet roads in drizzle conditions when the vehicle was going less than 20 miles per hour. This occured again, same weather conditions on 1 november, again with the car going less than 20 MPH and again pulling to the right. This situation cannot be reproduced when the weather conditions are dry, and sometimes cannot be reproduced in the rain either. In the accident of 27 october, the bumper of the passport was damaged more on the front right than on the left. Which supports the stick and slide that I have felt each time the brakes fail to engage. I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem, and if so, what can I do to fix it? I don't feel safe or trust my car anymore while driving.

Filed Sep 28, 2000 · Suspension · CA

Vehicle wandered across the road when traveling 60 or more MPH. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem cannot be corrected. Please feel free to provide any further details.

Filed Feb 15, 2000 · Fuel system, Suspension · CT

Vehicle pulls to the right because the right rear alignment defective. Yh

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Suspension · CT

Front end alignment problems, pulling to the right, three repair attempts however continues to have difficulty. Mjs