While driving, the main dashboard instrument cluster gauge screen completely blacks out without warning, followed immediately by the center infotainment screen going completely dark. This total loss of the dashboard screen leaves me with absolutely no way to see my current vehicle speed, odometer, critical safety warning lights, or fuel level while traveling at highway speeds, creating an immediate and severe driving hazard. The center infotainment screen and rearview camera also fail to activate. These symptoms perfectly mirror the network failure described in the federal safety agency Recall 23V‑431 (MFR Campaign ID: ZEM) for the MOST FAKRA communication cables on 2022 Honda Passports. However, when checking my 17-character VIN, the system states my vehicle is excluded from the recall registry. Because this defect causes a catastrophic loss of critical driver safety information (speedometer) and backup camera functions, this VIN exclusion needs to be investigated and expanded.
Honda Passport fuel gauge problems
52 of the 1,700 owner complaints about the Honda Passport describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 52
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical repair cost reported
- $600
- typical mileage
- 50,000
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 2Check engine light 2Harsh shifting 1Fuel pump 1Knocking 1Backup camera 1ABS 1
What owners say
Infotainment displayed 'network connection lost.' system and dashboard digital console rebooted while driving. This includes speedometer, navigation, and fuel gauge.
Just read web info on fuel gauge not reading correctly after gas tank is about half full on honda passports. My vehicle's fuel gauge moves significantly on turns and at times check engine light comes when tank is about gas 1/2 full. This just started happening when the vehicle had approx 87k miles on it. When gas tanked is topped off - usually around 8-10 gals - everything starts working fine again. Heard honda may have announced a recalled this for honda passports but up to year model1999. But given the same symptom and just started happening on my year 2000 vehicle ..thinking all years should be included. I have not talked to dealer yet. Honda maintains a great reputation and should offer an expanded recall. Given the age, the vehicle is like new and otherwise runs fantastic and I have low milage on the vehicle. Would imagine the same parts used in 1999 passports (fuel sending unit/lever) is same in the year 2000. Thank you for further research and information to honda passport owners.
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...
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.
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 defect.
Dt*: the contact stated the gas gauge stopped operating. The service dealer was contacted, who expressed that there were other vehicle owners with the same problem. There were no repairs made.
Gas gauge is not reading correctly. Gas tank holds 21.2 gallons, yet when the gauge reads 1/4, it only takes 8 gallons to fill. Do a 360 turn, the gauge goes from an indicated 1/2 full to empty, then low fuel light comes on. As I straighten out the gauge takes about 10 minutes to recover. I find this is a common problem with this class of automobile. Isuzu rodeo, amigo, and other honda passports, 1998 to present. I've been quoted between $500 - $700 to fix. From my research, the fix may last only 30k miles.
The fuel gauge would read the wrong reading. This caused the consumer to think the vehicle had gas when it didn't. The cause was not determined. *jb
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
Recall number 24V900000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall numbers 21V‑215 and 20V‑314.
Recall number 23V858000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V‑314.
Recall number 21V215000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.
- Risk
- A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. The new cover will be made of a different material. The recall began on november 25, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 05V466000 · Recall details
Questions about the Honda Passport fuel gauge
Which Honda Passport years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (25 complaints), 1998 (19 complaints) and 2000 (4 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the Honda Passport?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $600 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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