Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the transmission oil gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 148,000. ..updated 07-17-13 *bf the ball joints, exhaust, tie rod end, engine gaskets, sway bar links and timing belt all needed to be replaced.
1999 Honda Passport: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 228 complaints about the 1999 Honda Passport describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 148,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
- 20221
- 20211
- 20191
- 20012
- 20004
- 19995
- 19983
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the vehicle drove over a speed bump and the rear passenger side lower control arm detached from the frame. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that corrosion caused the rear passenger side lower control arm to detach from the frame. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle qualified for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000(suspension:rear) but the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 190,000.
Frame rust around the spot where rear control arm is attached to frame. It is completely rusted thru. The part is still attached to the frame, but the frame itself has rusted through on either side and has separated from the vehicle. I heard some clicking noises and stopped vehicle to check it, and found the part totally separated from the vehicle frame, and proceeded to call a tow truck.
The frame is rusted out on the drivers side all the way back to where the control arm and body mounts mount to the frame. I am not driving the vehicle now as it is not safe to drive and is undriveable. The last time I drove the vehicle it began to shake, traveling at approximately 50 MPH and approximately 10 miles to my destination (home). I slowed the vehicle down to approximately 35 to 40 MPH (on the freeway) and put on my hazard lights on and drove it still shaking but somewhat controllable at this point. Approximately 1.5 miles from home, I stopped at a stop sign, upon acceleration from a complete stop I hear a very loud clunk from the rearend and the vehicle is shaking again at approximately 5 MPH. I drove home and looked underneath and see that the control arm is almost detached from the frame. I have had several mechanics and a frame repairers look at it and the mechanic said not to drive it and the frame repairer said 1600.00 to 2000.00 to fix it (basically replacing the entire frame rail on the driver side and part on the other side of the vehicle as it is starting to rust now as well). The vehicle went to the frame repairer for an estimate on may 13, 2010 but has not been driven since the incident on march 5, 2010.
Driving normally on a county road and suddenly could not steer. After an investigation it was found that the frame was totally rotted and cannot be repaired. The steering control arm fell off!! I am the second owner and purchased the vehicle on 7/28/09. It is a total loss. Fortunately I did not crash with the vehicle but my life was in danger the entire time it was driven.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding steering shimmy and vibration index
- Information regarding rear suspension bolt recall & rear suspension bolt p.u.d
- Information regarding rear suspension recall update
- Experiencing oil leaks from the left and / or right rear axle seals
- Some customers may comment of vibration in the floor, the seat, or the steering wheel at speeds above 50 mph
- Information on adjusting trim height during a wheel alignment
- Some vehicles thru VIN 4S6C.58W.X4419122 may experience steering wheel shimmy (shimmies left and right)...
Related recalls
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.
- Risk
- Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility, or honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727. Honda owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 10V436000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
- Risk
- The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
Recall number 00V058000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Honda Passport ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1999 Honda Passport?
5 of 228 owner complaints about the 1999 Honda Passport (2%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Honda Passport?
There are 2 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Honda Passport
ABS 39Fuel gauge 25Brake failure 11Stalling 10Jerking 9Pulling 6Check engine light 5Oil consumption 5
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