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2001 Honda Passport body problems

70 complaints (52% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
70
of this car's complaints
52%
typical mileage
103,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frame and members
    54
  • Body
    7
  • Frame and members: underbody shields
    4
  • Body: hood
    1
  • Body: bumpers
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Passport body problems in other years

1995200020202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Honda Passport owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 5, 2023 · Body · 107,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the rear sub frame was extremely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to replace the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed that the rear of the vehicle was swaying. The driver coasted over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear suspension bracket was detached and the subframe was corroded through. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called baron honda at (631) 714-2094, 17 medford ave, patchogue, ny 11772) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Body · IA

Frame rusted out and fuel tank mounting bracket rusted through.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 122,000 miles · IN

My husband and I bought this vehicle a few days ago. Today he took it in to get a tune up and oil change. When the mechanic had the car lifted he recognized a significant amount of cracks/rust frame. The plastic gas tank is about to fall out of the metal casing that surrounds it, it is almost completely ate away. There is also a frame crack due to rust on the passenger rear frame behind the rear tire. The mechanic advised that we not continue to drive this car until the issue has been resolved due to our safety. We found some information on a recall pertaining to the same problems that were occurring on our vehicle: http://news.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5798-en when we searched our VIN number no recalls showed up, even though the car was bought, sold, and driven in what honda refers to as a "salt belt" state. Not sure why my vehicle was not included in the recall as it is having the same safety issues as the vehicles that were recalled are having. Please advise why our vehicle was not included in this recall when it clearly has the same issues as the vehicles that were. Thanks for you time.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Body · 122,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the technician noted that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. The technician stated that the failure, if not remedied, would cause the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The contact stated that the service engine light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Body · 145,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame had severe corrosion damage. The technician stated that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle was not safe to drive until the frame was replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Body · 175,625 miles · MD · crash

On june 18, 2015, while on the brake and stopping behind a vehicle at an intersection (moving at a crawl speed, less than 0.5 MPH), my honda passport lunged forward hitting the car in front of me. The car was contained the driver and a passenger. Believing at that time my brakes just failed (I couldn't grasp how acceleration and forward movement could occur when I was firmly on my brakes), I had my brake booster and master cylinder replaced. On june 29, 2015 in a parking space, while I was at a crawl speed (less than 0.5 MPH) and on the brakes, the vehicle lunged forward again, going to the next parking space and hitting a parked car. The vehicle engine surged as though I was on the accelerator, and my foot was only on the brake. Thank goodness nobody was in the parked vehicle, nobody was between the two vehicles, and only body damage resulted from this dangerous situation.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Body · 200,000 miles · IL

The frame is completely rusted out and un drivable.

Filed Jan 5, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · PA

A few years back my trailing linkage on both sides of vehicle rusted away from frame. The drivers side was first and I was traveling at 50 MPH. Hit pot hole and drivers side linkage broke off. Causing me to fish tail in traffic and almost crash. Now I have two cracks in my frame and the rear cross member is rusted through. I have also had the fuel tank support fixed and welded back onto my truck. This will cost me thousands to fix to hopefully make it a drivable vehicle again. Or. American honda can buyout these vehicles from these owners.

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Body · 150,000 miles · OH

Fuel tank dropped down, checked and it was rusted out and broke free from frame which also rusted out. The entire frame is rusted out, I have never seen a frame rust completely out like this ! Honda told me there was a recall and my wife took it to a dealer and they said the problem that was in the recall didn't affect the area they will have to replace. The dealer said they couldn't fix the problem because the whole frame was rusted out and the vehicle was unsafe. Now what ? I guess I should sell all my hondas and buy american motors.

Questions about the 2001 Honda Passport body

Does the 2001 Honda Passport have body problems?

Owners have filed 70 complaints about the body of the 2001 Honda Passport, 52% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2001 Honda Passport body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Honda Passport body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Passport have the most body problems?

The Honda Passport model years with the most body complaints are 2001 (70 complaints), 1998 (35 complaints) and 1999 (33 complaints).

Other 2001 Honda Passport problems

Suspension 34Acceleration 12Fuel system 9Engine 6Transmission 6Brakes 5Airbags 3Seat belts 3Tires 2Driver assistance 1Electrical 1Steering 1Visibility 1

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