1999 Honda Passport transmission problems

Filed May 21, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 148,000 miles · HI

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.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Engine, Suspension · 154,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the rear suspension lower link bracket was fractured due to excessive corrosion. In addition, the mechanic stated that the vehicle was not repairable because the frame was also corroded and the bracket could not be welded back onto the frame. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. ..updated 04/18/13 *bf the consumer stated he finally found a frame restoration shop. They cut out all of the rusted frame areas on the rear driver side and made a new end for the lower link bracket. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter became clogged and ruined the engine. The front axles were replaced twice. The vehicle had an oil leak and transmission leak. Updated 04/23/13

Filed Dec 31, 2010 · Fuel system, Suspension · 222,138 miles · TX

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.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Transmission · CA

I have owned the 1999 honda passport for 3 years. At about 50,000 miles, the SUV would shift hard form the lower gear to first. So hard if fact, that others in cars nearby noticed. Recently, the SUV was having problems shifting during acceleration. At first it was slip, but quickly worsened. Upon accelerating from a stopped position or when shifting from a higher gear down (especially on turns) the gear seems to slip and there is a jolt. I took the SUV to be diagnosed. On two separate occasions, it has taken several days for diagnosis. First diagnosis was the drive shaft, problem did not go away. Then it was the type of oil in the differential. Went away for a day, then returned. Finally, had the transmission rebuilt. Problem went away. I spent over $4000 on these repairs and believe that this is a significant issue with this vehicle.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Transmission · 83,600 miles · AZ

In my second year of owning my 1999 honda passport, I began to experience a jarring jolt when taking off from a stop imtermittantly. Now, about a year later, this has grown to a violent banging jolt when accelerating, and a full slipping between gears as I proceed. This grew worse very fast, and now I need to replace the transmission, at a cost of over $4,000.00, according to bell road honda in phoenix. I'm at a loss, and need help.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · CA

This passport have been having (automatic) transmission problems at around 15 to 20 miles and at 25 to 30 miles. The mileage on this car now is about 50,200 miles. When I take to the dealer the problem is gone and they cannot diagnose the problem. The gears slams or jerks when it shifts and it also does when you slow down. The problem does not happen on higher gears. I have serviced the transmission and also put a new battery since the dealer said this might be the problem...but...the problem is still there. Does this problem happens to all 1999 passports? And if so what is the remedy.. Thank you, orlando r ayala .

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · GA

Vehicle jerks & shifts hard at various speeds during gear changes. Vehicle was taken to dealership 1 yr before the jerks became violent due to decrease in smoothness of gear changes. The dealer informed me that it was normal in the passport/isuzu & that it wouldn't get any worse. It has!

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 46,000 miles · NC

When the passport was purchased in may of 2002, the fuel light intermittently blinked. The problem was diagnosed by honda cars of concord (nc) as a "fuel sending unit." estimated cost, including labor was $500. I decided to keep track of fuel by calculating the mileage because this "wasn't a warranty problem" because I bought it "pre-owned." that problem was minor compared to what came next. I noticed the transmission acting funny by skipping and revving hard. When I took it in for the dealership to check the transmission fluid, (because you can't do this yourself), they informed me that the transmission needed to be replaced. I couldn't believe it. This vehicle has just under 47,000 miles ! After further investigation, I see where scores of others have the identical problem around the same amount of miles. No recall ??? Since the car is now valued at less than the payoff because of the transmission problem (negative equity) I am forced to pay for a vehicle that has a short life left and very little mileage. Please help me ! Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 23, 2003 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · CA

My 1999 honda passport is continuing to have problems with the auto transmission. From a cold start the SUV will intermittently shift hard into 2nd gear. I have taken to the power costa mesa honda dealer to have them diagnose 5 times. They had no way of diagnosing the problem as the SUV would do this every once in a while. Finally, after one day of driving in traffic I found a way to duplicate the problem. I had placed it into 1st gear (low) the SUV shifted into 2nd! I am no mechanic but I do know that it is not supposed to happen. I was driving in 2nd when all of a sudden it realized oh I need to be in 1st! So I took the SUV back to have them diagnose the issue. They replaced a faa motor in the transmission. Part number: 8-96041-156-0, the part was 400 dollars and about 200 labor. The issue was fixed for a month now continues to have the problem but it will not shift from low to second. Now they want me to replace the range selector switch part number: 8-96017-511-0 for $147.32 (part only).

Filed Oct 19, 2003 · Transmission · GA

When accelerating from a complete stop, as soon as auto transmission shifts to 1st gear at 30 MPH, I experience such a violent, hard jerk that it is actually seen by people in other vehicles. This jerk creates a loud mechanical noise also that can be heard by people not in the car with me. This same jerking is experienced when decreasing speed to come to a stop, at approximately 15 miles per hour when transmission is shifting down. This problem has just started, I only have 29600 miles vehicle. This problem does not happen every time I drive the vehicle. Honda could not duplicate problem, therefore did nothing. It scares me, and my child because it is such a jolting violent movement.