1994 Honda Passport Problems
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 111,800miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 2.6L 4-cyl RWD · 15 city / 18 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Honda Passport (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1994 Honda Passport. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 9 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and seat belts (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 111,800 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling9 25%
- Brakes7 19%
- Seat belts5 14%
- Steering4 11%
- Electrical system3 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control2 5.6%
- Air bags1 2.8%
- Other or unknown1 2.8%
Also reported: Seats (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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 irreparable.”
NHTSA complaint #10182260, filed 2007-02, 125,000 milesSeat belts: “Consumer lost control of vehicle while driving 65 MPH, and vehicle went down an embankment, then rolled over. Driver's seat belt released, and driver was ejected from vehicle. She suffered a broken arm and head injuries. Front passenger was injured, not severly due to seatbelt also releasing. Vehicle was totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #899528, filed 2001-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 56,000 and 125,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Honda Passport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport 2WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Passport 2WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Passport 2WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Passport 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Passport 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V281000Oct 15, 2002Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Honda Passport 1994, Isuzu Pickup Truck 1994–1995, Amigo 1994 +1 more
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…
- 97V034002Jan 1, 1997Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Honda Passport 1994–1995
An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
- 96V170003Sep 17, 1996Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Honda Passport 1994
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.
- 94V132000Jul 19, 1994Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Honda Passport 1994, Isuzu Trooper 1992–1994, Rodeo 1993–1994
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.
Recall details for the 1994 Honda Passport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10011247Sep 3, 2004Seat belts. Safety recall: front passenger's seat belt buckle.
Other model years of the Honda Passport
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 590 | 1 | 5 | 21 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 48 | 22,500 | 0 | 5 | 21 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 21 | 2,200 | 1 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 40 | 4,261 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 26 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 64 | 38,100 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 17 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 145 | 5,650 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 78 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 105 | 7,650 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 282 | 6,000 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 87 · More | Stable |
| 2002 | 23 | 116,500 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Falling |
| 2001 | 134 | 100,500 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 102 | 102,504 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 228 | 98,000 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 229 | 114,550 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 56 | 99,800 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 41 | 138,441 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | 157,860 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 36 | 111,800 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Honda Passport model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Honda Passport have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1994 Honda Passport as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Honda Passport is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 9 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.
Has the 1994 Honda Passport been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Honda Passport get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Honda Passport (Passport 2WD, 2.6L 4-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Honda Passport reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 111,800 miles and the middle half falls between 56,000 and 125,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.