1998 Honda Passport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1998 Honda Passport, and owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1998 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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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,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has…
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Suspension: rear
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
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Electrical system: front underhood
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.
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Electrical system: front underhood
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.
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Unknown or other
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with a driver's side optional equipment rubber floor mat. Repeated movement of the driver's feet and actuation of the accelerator pedal can result in a shifting of the mat's position. This shifting can cause an interference with the accelerator pedal.
Remedy: Honda is asking for the return of the floor mat set and will reimburse owners for the cost of the rubber floor mat set along with any return shipping costs.
229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Honda Passport have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA; 24 describe a crash. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,597 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 46 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. While driving 55 MPH, the engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked. The vehic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 2018 · Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited severe rust on the rear passenger side frame. The contact received a recall notice in NHTSA campaign number: 1”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2017 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Honda Passport (Passport 2WD, Passport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 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 1998 Honda Passport
How do I know if my 1998 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1998 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 00V058000).
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.
Other Honda models
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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.