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Honda Passport 1998 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1998 Honda Passport: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

229Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes73 complaints

73 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension49 complaints

49 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V058000, 10V436000.

Vehicle Structure36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 98V170000, 98V170002.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V206002.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V058000Reported March 2, 2000 - 213,736 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 213,736 vehicles across all affected models.

10V436000Reported September 22, 2010 - 149,992 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 149,992 vehicles across all affected models.

97V206002Reported November 13, 1997 - 30 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown Or Other. Recall covering the unknown or other system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 30 vehicles across all affected models.

98V170000Reported July 24, 1998 - 55,475 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 55,475 vehicles across all affected models.

98V170002Reported July 24, 1998 - 16,838 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 16,838 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA09018Opened December 7, 2009 - Closed October 15, 2010

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

EA09018Opened December 7, 2009 - Closed October 15, 2010

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

EA99008Opened March 31, 1999 - Closed July 31, 2002

BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS. Resulted in recall campaign 02I002000.

PE09030Opened June 16, 2009 - Closed December 8, 2009

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

PE09030Opened June 16, 2009 - Closed December 8, 2009

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

PE98051Opened September 23, 1998 - Closed March 31, 1999

BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE98053Opened October 9, 1998 - Closed February 18, 1999

BROKEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199827
199946
200032
200110
200214
200327
200417
20054
20062
20083
20097
201018
20118
20128
20131
20143
20171
20181
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.