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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1997 Honda Passport Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Honda Passport, 4% of the 56 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Owner claims that the defroster unit doesn't work. Also, gas guage did not read accurately amount of gas in the tank/replaced driver's side front door latch assembly.”

NHTSA complaint #820864, filed 1998-02

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199910%
199821%
199724%
199612%
1995610%
199438%

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
Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 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