On Nov 9, 2024 I was pulling into a parking spot in a public parking garage, after turning 2 tight corners to approach the parking spot. About half way into the parking spot, the car suddenly lurched and accelerated and I crashed into a 90 degree concrete corner wall! It happened SO fast, without any warning sounds or ABS brakes deploying. The entire front passenger corner of my car was badly damaged. Luckily I was not injured, nor were there any other vehicles or persons involved. It is just not possible that I could have personally pulled into a parking spot at such a high speed as to cause such extreme damage to the vehicle! I drove the vehicle to a body shop on 11/11/24, which was one recommended by my insurance company. The vehicle was inspected by the body shop, which was directly in contact with my insurance company. I did ask the shop to make sure the mechanic checked for any safety issues during repair, as I was concerned as to the cause of the accident. I have an impeccable driving record and I cannot explain how such an accident could happen! I had no issues with the car previously. Upon further inspection into the damage, on 1/3/25 it was finally evaluated as a total loss, as there was damage to the frame and other issues! I did receive a statement on 1/3/25 from the body shop that there was a "fault in the system, causing gas pedal lock, which might be cause of accident". I felt I had to report this possible issue that resulted in a total loss and obviously could have injured myself, others or other vehicles!
Honda Passport abs comes on
78 of the 1,700 owner complaints about the Honda Passport describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 78
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,800
- typical mileage
- 50,004
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 13Pulling 3Check engine light 3Stalling 2Jerking 2Grinding brakes 2
What owners say
Warning system failure… all lights lit and systems did not work.car was drivable but with no safety mitigation systems. Happened suddenly while driving on hwy. displayed the following warnings: Transmission System Problem Blind Spot Info System Problem Power Steering System Problem Emissions System Problem Vehicle Stability Assist Problem Hill Start Assist Problem Traffic Stability Assist Problem Road Departure Mitigation System Problem Rear tailgate did latch not working The D for drive was blinking These safety systems put my driving at risk as I rely on them for safe driving, lane change ..etc Brought to dealer for second time and they insist I leave the vehicle on so they can check the error codes. Even had ready made sign “ do not turn vehicle off” for dashboard. Seems like significant problem and I’m not the only one. Evidenced by chatter on Honda web forums. My question is, why do all system failure lights activate? Why can’t they determine the failure after car is turned off. Isn’t that the purpose of fail codes? Why do all safety functions fail when one issue arises. Evidence points to a software bug that effects all these functions (yes including the rear latch) Dealer recommends replace the ABS module but is not sure. Last time they replaced the speed sensor. Seems they are unsure. Needs software fix !
Twice I had all kinds of safety alerts were scrolling on May 2nd ans august 7th.. First it was a fluid leak and cable. Second there was a piece of metal in the brakes. ABS sensor full of grease. Now sometimes Brakes is flashing for no reason (like going uphill) and if I need to brake at a higher speed on the freeway, the brakes make a sound of pots and pans rattling. As I have no confidence in the brakes, I tried downshifting but the car speeds up. From time to time the car speeds up or slows down without any reason as I am not using cruise control. Forward collision warning does not work properly, in fact collision mitigation system is not fiable. I get a warning sign for the back seats when there is nobody and nothing on the seats. Everything is very irregular.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport 4wd. The contact stated that the frame and its brackets were severely rusted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. Updated 12/12/11*lj the consumer stated the rust went from the cross member, to the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. . The ABS light illuminated and the gas gauge never worked correctly. Updated 06/13/12...
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda passport. The passenger side seat belts locks when a person occupies the front seat. The seat belt is restrictive, and the belt will not un-latch from the buckle. Additionally the ABS system will not activate in situations that warrant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the locks on the seat belt were replaced. He has spent over $2800.00 replacing various brake components. The failure mileage was zero. The current mileage was 64,000.
2001 honda passport- ABS light comes on and goes off randomly,ABS brakes lock up when accelerating from any an all minimally fast starts.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. While driving any speed the vehicle experienced an extended stopping distance when the brakes were depressed. The ABS warning light remains illuminated. The dealer stated there was a problem with the anti lock brake system. The dealer repaired the vehicle per recall# 02i002001. The failure continued to occur. The current and failure mileage were 107,000.
The ABS light constantly comes on and off and the doors are not opening from the outside. There has been no accident or incident to cause these problems.
Abs engages on dry roads increasing required stopping distance. Problem occurs most often when turning into parking space,but has also happened while straight line braking. Very dangerous situation.
1999 honda passport developed problems with the brake system.*mr the consumer received the recall notice a year after it was originally issued ant took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Although the ABS recall was completed the vehicle continued to have brake problems. While braking the consumer heard noise and the brake pedal went down to the floor. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who determined that he front and rear rotors and pads needed to be replaced.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
- Risk
- Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Recall number 23V458000 · Recall details
Questions about the Honda Passport abs
Why does the abs come on in the Honda Passport?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, pulls to one side and check engine light.
Which Honda Passport years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (39 complaints), 1998 (22 complaints) and 1994 (3 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Honda Passport?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,800 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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