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#BS-1996-HONPAS-1075

1996 Honda Passport

Based on reports from 55 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
55
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
34
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 55 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

frame rusted

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

engine knocking

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

6 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 138K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:frame And MembersMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
30–60K
3
60–90K
5
90–120K
4
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (8 reports) • Median: 138K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine6 (11%)
Structure:frame And Members4 (7%)
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields4 (7%)
Suspension4 (7%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System3 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (5%)
Suspension:rear3 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 (4%)

1996 Honda Passport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1996 Honda Passport, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 138,441 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 138K-mile mark.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1996 Honda Passport, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields Issues

Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1996 Honda Passport, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members:underbody shields-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1996 Honda Passport, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Honda Passport. Recent trend: decreasing.

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The worst model year for the Honda Passport is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

1996 Honda Passport vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicles)

This vehicle

55

Class avg

391

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical special purpose vehicles vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 55 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1996 Honda Passport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Honda Passport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Honda Passport is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1996 Honda Passport reliable?
The 1996 Honda Passport has 55 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1996 Honda Passport problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1996 Honda Passport have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1996 Honda Passport according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Honda Passport problems start?
Based on 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 138,441 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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