Honda Passport oil consumption problems

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Engine · PA

I purchased the 2023 Honda Passport used with 47,500ish miles. It came with a factory 60,000 5-year powertrain warranty. The ONLY reason i paid cash for this vehicle. At 49,900 miles, the engine developed a subtle engine knock. At 50,460 miles, engine has clearly audible knock at idle - 2,000 RPM in gear (under load). 9/1/26 Antrim Honda, [XXX] denied hearing obvious noise. They did not collect oil or oil filter but charged a $190.00 diagnosis fee. The dealer’s conclusion: the noise is a “common engine characteristic of the 3.5" but is contradicted by the presence of bearing material in the oil. With 1,000 remaining on the previous oil change, completed by Keystone Ford, prior to my purchase, XXX, I changed the oil myself. I changed it into a new, cleaned pan, inspected and found heavy metallic “gold dust” bearing material suspended in the used oil. I have retained both the used oil and the oil filter for Honda’s inspection and independent laboratory analysis. No warning lights or codes on the dash. [XXX] [XXX] my work email if you can: [XXX] (work) [XXX] (personal) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 21, 2012 · Engine · 90,000 miles · FL

Bearings fail, seals fail, lash adjusters fail, excessive oil consumption, poorly designed oil circulation system.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Engine · 68,000 miles · TX

2001 honda passport used oil 1 qt. And half every two weeks, bought 2001 used about 1/2 a qt. Between oil change at firs. At this point it used more during the years.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Engine · 32,000 miles · CO

This car burns oil at a very fast rate, with no sign of leaks, etc. Took to dealer and they can't find source. I have to check oil level and usually replace each week - I drive about 150 miles weekly. Seems very excessive to me, especially w/ no suggestion on how to fix.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Body, Engine · 80,894 miles · MI

I bought the car at 74,671 miles, it was burning 1/2 quart every 500 miles. At 80,044 mi the engine was rebuilt with new rings, valve seals and the whole works. The engine is still burning the same amount of oil, and have troubles with other things. Such as belts,crank pulley,instruments,4x4 valves and frame corrosion.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Engine · 125,000 miles · UT

Engine clicking, huge oil consumption by engine that is probably dispersed into environment.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Engine · 500 miles · FL

When driving at an undetermined speed oil light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer stated that vehicle was burning too much oil. Consumer added one quart of oil every 500-600 miles.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

I am complaining about a problem with my honda passport. This engine also has an excessive amount of oil consumption. Oil consumption is sporadic, but can exceed more than two quarts per 1000 miles driven. Oil consumption occurs regardless of driving conditions or load on vehicle. In combination with no dash warning, the oil consumption can lead to engine failure within the regular oil change interval, which I had learned the hard way. Now having to replace the engine.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Engine · 54,000 miles · MO

Vehicle consumes excessive oil that can cause a potential engine failure, per manufacturer/dealership. There is a tsb for this issue.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Engine · MI

Immediately after having an oil change the vehicle registered low oil level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the discontinued engine was the cause. *nlm *cb