Honda Passport harsh shifting problems

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Steering · WA

The AD Steering Rack as noted on their service invoice. It started to get sloppy with a lot of give about 4 weeks ago. I asked my husband to drive it to verify my concerns which he did. During that time it had a mind of its own and seemed to want to steer itself. It was not on steering assistance mode nor could you activate that. At 34,000 miles, we immediately went to the nearest dealership and they verified in writing on their invoice a manufacturers defect. We had initially reported a severe condensation problem at 30,415 miles on Jan 27, which they would not address because my timeframe warranty was due to expire in 4 days and they said it would take weeks to diagnose. It is our thoughts that the condensation issue reported to them on jan 27, at 30,415 miles is related to the malfunction we experienced 4 weeks ago. No warning lamps prior were present at any time. When the dealer gave it back, it now has a new severe clunking noise when you turn the wheel. We took backroads home fearing a loss of control of the entire steering. The dealer would not honor any type of warranty until they received a code from corporate. To date, we have received nothing. Our car is grounded, we can no longer drive it and are still obligated to pay 777.00 per month to Honda Finance Corp. It was obvious that our safety and the safety of others on the road were compromised when the steering became sloppy and loose and steered by itself. This is available for inspection at any time.

Filed Aug 8, 2026 · Transmission · OH

Passport 10 speed harsh shifting at low speeds. Does not shift from lower gears smoothly. Engine revs between gears. It's a hydraulyic shift flare. In addition, harsh downshifting and abrupt deceleration when lifting off the gas pedal.

Filed Jun 13, 2026 · Transmission · KY

With only 7688 miles, have been having transmission issues like hard shifting, not shifting when needing to speedup especially when trying to pass or on highway. In city hard shifting occurs constantly now. I had tried contacting Honda and the dealership to get the gaps issue resolved for past 2 years and nothing. This has been a poor experience for a Honda, which we have been very loyal for over 40 years. This transmission issue will only get worse and needing a resolution or fix as I have tried both dealership and Honda for help without being told my case has been transferred over and over.

Filed Apr 3, 2026 · FL

My 2019 honda passport with just over 100k miles just had complete transmission failure. The car was running fine and has regularly had random hard shifts since the day I got it and ive brought the issue up to the dealer every time it is brought in for service. They always tell me they cant find anything wrong with it. After just driving to get my child from school and coming home parking my car and running inside the car was fine. There were no warning lights system lights or warnings that something would go wrong. But I go back out 10 minutes later to turn it on and the engine starts and idles fine but there is an error on the screen saying transmission problem and the car wont go into any gear. I had the car towed and the dealer does not yet know how much its going to cost. They have had it for 3 days now and wont tell me exactly what part of the transmission failed, how it failed, or what would have caused it. I was only told they are waiting to hear from parts and its going to be pricy! For such a young car it should not need the transmission replaced at this point in its life. This is a manufacture issue and should be replaced by honda. This will cause major issues for people living their everyday life paycheck to paycheck. I dont have money to pay for such an expensive fix! I just paid it off.

Filed May 27, 2025 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while shifting to park. The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle while opening and closing the door. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the recall. The contact stated that approximately one and a half months later, the failure reoccurred. The contact heard a hard shift before the failure started. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2024 · Suspension · NM

*Left-Driver Side and Right-Passenger side under hood a loud clunk when backing out of driveway or parking space when turning the steering wheel to a very sharp turn. Yes, available for inspection. *It feels like something is coming loose when backing up and turning sharply. *Yes, the dealer heard the noise and replaced the Driver Side Axle. *No Inspection by other entities. *No warnings

Filed Oct 17, 2022 · Acceleration · DC

Incident occurred immediately after a full stop at an intersection. When I hit the gas pedal, the transmission sounded like shifting to Neutral gear, resulting in loud grinding, and with complete loss of power. Had do pull over the shoulder, place it on parking mode and then back to drive gear and continue. Now almost every time it's going to shift gears, you can hear and feel the a hard shifting gears.

Filed May 14, 2010 · Body · 150,000 miles · OH

The frame is rusted out on the drivers side all the way back to where the control arm and body mounts mount to the frame. I am not driving the vehicle now as it is not safe to drive and is undriveable. The last time I drove the vehicle it began to shake, traveling at approximately 50 MPH and approximately 10 miles to my destination (home). I slowed the vehicle down to approximately 35 to 40 MPH (on the freeway) and put on my hazard lights on and drove it still shaking but somewhat controllable at this point. Approximately 1.5 miles from home, I stopped at a stop sign, upon acceleration from a complete stop I hear a very loud clunk from the rearend and the vehicle is shaking again at approximately 5 MPH. I drove home and looked underneath and see that the control arm is almost detached from the frame. I have had several mechanics and a frame repairers look at it and the mechanic said not to drive it and the frame repairer said 1600.00 to 2000.00 to fix it (basically replacing the entire frame rail on the driver side and part on the other side of the vehicle as it is starting to rust now as well). The vehicle went to the frame repairer for an estimate on may 13, 2010 but has not been driven since the incident on march 5, 2010.

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Body, Brakes · 54,000 miles · NH

2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place I bought from. Front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase. Check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase. Exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase. 3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on. 1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle. Transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace. Exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area. Something underneath is cracked severly. I am depressed, as I paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history. Dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief. Warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring. I was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise. Oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days. Gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up. Oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis. Shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear. Also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure. I consider major depression from this a injury.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · CA

Bought new 2000 honda passport (isuzu rodeo) october 2001. July 2002, approximately 11k miles started having problems with vehicle, described to mechanics as clunking,banging, noise & in reverse,vehicle hesitated. (I have concerns documented)reported problem multiple times but told could not duplicate."then,nov 2004,previously conditions worsened & transmission failed at 45k mi. Towed to mike's transmission who installed replacement trans. Week later got vehicle & with in a month,trans light came on & car stalled while driving. Have had to take car in almost every month to get transmission fixed,at least 10x in less than 1 yr. I was taken outside by one mechanic & told I should trade car in b/c passports "all have this problem" & they keep "replacing defective parts" in my vehicle with new defective parts". Couple days later, the trans light came back on. Took vehicle to miller honda & paid for a 2nd opinion & was told trans was shot & fluid in trans was "burnt".called mike's & they agreed to replace the trans again. A few days later,got vehicle back. Last thursday,less than a month after receiving new transmission was driving on freeway in far left lane at 70 MPH & lost all power from gas pedal to engine. Cars speeding past me as I uncontrollably lost speed. Maneuvered across 5 lanes & exited. Friday, found out flex plate/fly wheel severed,connects engine to,guess what,transmission!3 mechanics talked to never heard of this happening before,extremely unusual.so unusual that warranty co won't cover b/c they've never heard of it,nor is it listed anywhere in their books. So,to have a vehicle,cost is $1,766. I'm so unbelievably upset I've been sitting at home,with no transportation,crying. Is it unreasonable to expect a new vehicle should last at least 3 years?(bought vehicle 10/01, trans failed 11/04)mechanics can't believe trans failed at 45k mi (had been complaining of problems as early as 11k mi)numerous people who own rodeo/passport have same problem.what's necessary for honda/isuzu recall this vehicle?