1997 Honda Passport Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 165,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Honda Passport, 9% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,000 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.
“Frame has rusted through in left rear area near leaf spring hanger. Should the frame fail in this area, the axle will no longer be secured to the vehicle. This appears to be a common problem with this vehicle. A recall has been made for years starting 1998 of the same vehicle with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10706565, filed 2015-04, 160,000 miles“The frame has rusted through in the rear of the vehicle causing the leaf spring in the back to fall down. My rear end is no longer held in place and can fall out from the rear of the vehicle. My car is no longer drivable. It's a 97 Honda Passport. Other wise my vehicle is in excellent condition inside and out which makes me sick to know that the frame is gone.”
NHTSA complaint #10442830, filed 2012-01“Engine check light comes on and stays on while driving . Dealer contacted three times and remedied the problem, but the problem still exists. Also a rattle noise occurs while driving at any speed. Also, replaced emission control system.”
NHTSA complaint #827944, filed 1998-10Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 30% |
| 2001 | 34 | 25% |
| 2000 | 23 | 23% |
| 1999 | 51 | 22% |
| 1998 | 48 | 21% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1996 | 5 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Honda Passport
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle 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.
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