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2001 Honda PassportProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 160 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
160
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
58
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 160 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

frame rotted completely through in the back

5 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
2

frame rusted through

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

clock light out

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

gas gauge innacurate

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

goes into reduce power mode intermittently

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:frame And MembersHIGH

54 owners reported structure:frame and members issues — failures commonly reported around 98K miles.

!Inspect the Suspension:rearMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
13
30–60K
30
60–90K
44
90–120K
22
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (44 reports) • Median: 98K 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: Structure:frame And Members (54 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:frame And Members54 (34%)
Suspension:rear24 (15%)
Speed Control8 (5%)
Structure:body7 (4%)
Suspension7 (4%)
Fuel System5 (3%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (3%)
Other5 (3%)

2001 Honda Passport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Passport, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 98,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 98K-mile mark.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Passport, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Passport, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Passport, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-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

5
01
9
02
15
03
2
04
2
05
9
06
2
07
3
08
13
09
32
10
40
11
5
13
6
14
2
15
6
16
3
18
2
19
3
21
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Honda Passport. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

01V055000Feb 2001

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.

02V213001Aug 2002

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.

10V436000Dec 2010

SUSPENSION:REAR

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP18001ClosedOpened May 2018 · closed Mar 2020

Fuel Tank Retention Failure

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

EA09018ClosedOpened Dec 2009 · closed Oct 2010

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment

SUSPENSION

PE09030ClosedOpened Jun 2009 · closed Dec 2009

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE

SUSPENSION

This is the worst model year for the Honda Passport according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2001 Honda Passport vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

160

Class avg

361

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd 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. 160 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2001 Honda Passport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda Passport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Honda Passport is related to the structure:frame and members, with 54 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Honda Passport reliable?
The 2001 Honda Passport has 160 complaints, 10 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 2001 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 2001 Honda Passport have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Honda Passport has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Passport problems start?
Based on 125 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 98,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Honda Passport data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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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