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1997 Honda Passport Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
107,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Honda Passport, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Abs engages on dry roads increasing required stopping distance. Problem occurs most often when turning into parking space,but has also happened while straight line braking. Very dangerous situation.”

NHTSA complaint #10150136, filed 2006-02, 90,000 miles

“When applying the ABS brakes the warning light will illuminate, indicating malfunction within the system. After pumping the pedal, extended stopping distance occurs, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #826160, filed 1998-08

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202657%
202536%
2024943%
20231025%
20221016%
20212215%
202099%
2019238%
200229%
200154%
200066%
19996729%
19986428%
199735%
199637%
199547%
1994719%

Other parts of the 1997 Honda Passport

Body and structure
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Honda Passport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology