Component Record

Honda Passport 1998 Electrical System Problems

21 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1998 Honda Passport - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

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.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes73 Suspension49 Vehicle Structure36 Fuel and Propulsion System32 Engine28 Power Train20

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.