2001 Honda Passport suspension problems

34 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 107,000.

owner complaints: 34
of this car's complaints: 25%
typical mileage: 107,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Rear
24
Front
2
Rear: shock absorber
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Passport suspension problems in other years

Related recalls

Suspension: rearReported September 22, 2010 · 149,992 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Rear Suspension Lower Link DetachmentOpened December 7, 2009, closed October 15, 2010

On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (the federal safety agency Recall 10V‑436) to the federal safety agency affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport vehicles and MY 2002 Isuzu Axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin. All vehicle owners will receive the recall notification.Vehicles 10 years of age or younger will be provided with a free remedy.For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy provided the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility or a Honda dealer (as applicable) no later than twelve (12) months after the date of mailing of the notification letter to the owner.The report describes a condition where vehicles operated in states using certain road deicing materials may exhibit excessive corrosion which may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame.According to Isuzu a detached lower link may affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data and found that 114 of the 115 (99%) alleged complete lower link separations from the frame occurred in vehicles originally sold or operated in a state covered by the recall. Of these complaints 2 involved alleged crashes and 21 involved alleged loss of control incidents.The alleged crashes and loss of control incidents all occurred in vehicles operated in a state covered by the safety recall.Isuzu's recall instructs dealers to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area to determine if corrosion is present.For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the lower link bracket area and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed.For vehicles with no visible signs of corrosion, dealers with apply anti-corrosion material to reduce the likelihood of corrosion developing in the future. Based on Isuzu's safety recall, this Engineering Analysis is closed.A copy of the recall may be assessed on the federal safety agency's website using the reference number above.

EA09018

Rear suspension lower link failureOpened June 16, 2009, closed December 8, 2009

During preliminary evaluation pe09-030, isuzu motors america, inc (isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by isuzu in safety recall 00v‑058.in the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00v‑058, isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. Isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle.in this investigation isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers.isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. The office of defect investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by isuzu and america honda motor company, inc (honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect.most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea09-018) to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.

PE09030

What 2001 Honda Passport owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 30, 2021 · Acceleration, Airbags · MS

Recall

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Suspension · 97,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that her son discovered corrosion forming around the axle and the suspension of the vehicle. The contact called pearson honda (14001 hull street rd, midlothian, va 23112, (804) 745-0300) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v436000(suspension), which she linked to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,000.

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 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 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 Dec 2, 2013 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to pull violently in one direction. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the entire frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension) in 2012, which failed to prevent the frame rust problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 130,000 miles · WI

The driver's side linkage that connects the rear axle to the frame separated completely due to corrosion. I took it to honda for the recall, which service bulletin 10-079 states honda will pay for vehicles less than 10 years old at the time of the recall (sept 2010)), and they determined the damage was so bad that they would not attempt to fix the vehicle. I feel I should be reimbursed for my vehicle since the defect has caused such extensive damage as to render the vehicle unsafe.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Suspension · 129,000 miles · MI

Rear trailing arm fell off of the frame due to major corrosion. We had it towed to dealership for recall #10v‑436. Service dept stated the entire frame was rusted through therefore they had nothing to attach the recall bracket to. This recall should be for the entire frame not just the bracket. It broke while backing out of our driveway. Thankfully we weren't doing 70 on the highway.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Suspension · 119,900 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that the rear suspension axle and frame were severely corroded and there were holes in the frame. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the frame was so corroded, that it was beyond repair. The dealer spoke with the manufacturer regarding the frame and the manufacturer advised the dealer to only to repair what was stated in the recall. The dealer replaced the lower link front bracket on the rear suspension but not the frame. The contact then took the vehicle to a second mechanic for a second opinion and was advised that the frame could possibly crack and collapse if the contact drove over a road bump. The failure mileage was 119,900. Updated 01/04/12 *bf the consumer sold the vehicle to an auction. Updated 01/10/12 updated 01/12/12

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Suspension · 141,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact noticed shortly after purchasing the vehicle that the frame was completely corroded. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was offered a buy back from the manufacturer but the contact declined. The contact asked the manufacturer to repair the vehicle but the manufacturer did respond, but refused because of the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 11/29/11 *cn updated 12/07/11

Questions about the 2001 Honda Passport suspension

Does the 2001 Honda Passport have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Honda Passport, 25% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Honda Passport suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 107,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Honda Passport suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 10V436000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda Passport have bad suspension?

The Honda Passport model years with the most suspension complaints are 1999 (51 complaints), 1998 (48 complaints) and 2001 (34 complaints).