1994 Honda Passport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1994 Honda Passport, and owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1994 Honda Passport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-december 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
Remedy: Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Honda Passport have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine always needed oil. Even when new it used 1 quart a week. Now 13 years later the car uses 2 quarts of oil a day and runs very poorly. A mechanic stated i need a new engine. The engine is irrepar”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
“Consumer saw oil on the floor of the garage. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. Vehicle was not been repaired, and was not included in cam shaft sensor recall 94v132000, which was ten”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2005 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Honda Passport (Passport 2WD, Passport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.6/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Honda Passport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Passport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 Honda Passport | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Honda Passport | 4 | 36 |
| 1995 Honda Passport | 1 | 60 |
| 1996 Honda Passport | 0 | 41 |
| 1997 Honda Passport | 0 | 56 |
| 1998 Honda Passport | 5 | 229 |
| 1999 Honda Passport | 2 | 228 |
| 2000 Honda Passport | 1 | 102 |
| 2001 Honda Passport | 3 | 134 |
| 2002 Honda Passport | 2 | 23 |
| 2019 Honda Passport | 10 | 279 |
| 2020 Honda Passport | 10 | 102 |
| 2021 Honda Passport | 7 | 143 |
| 2022 Honda Passport | 4 | 62 |
| 2023 Honda Passport | 5 | 40 |
| 2024 Honda Passport | 1 | 18 |
| 2025 Honda Passport | 0 | 41 |
| 2026 Honda Passport | 1 | 65 |
Checking a specific 1994 Honda Passport
How do I know if my 1994 Honda Passport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1994 Honda Passport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V281000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- HR-V1,853 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.