1997 Honda Passport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Honda Passport, 14% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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.
“Check engine off and on, norm reeves Honda check and advise pulled code:p0304 cylinder 4 misfire. Tech check the coils the spark plugs and the fuel pressure. Everything is good.performed compression test. Pulled up service bulletin to up date the PCM broad cast codes. Pcm has to be replace if lights back on again.”
NHTSA complaint #10197740, filed 2007-07, 108,000 miles“Transmission is slipping and there is no way to check due to they did not put in a dip-stick to check the level of fluid which even if you go to a gas station or have the oil changed they cannot check to see the level of fluid. I wanted to know before I buy this whether or not it is covered under warranty and if this is a problem withthis model year? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #739750, filed 2001-01“Consumer complained about electrical system and power transmission problems. When applying brakes, dash lights, headlights and brake lights went dim. When pressing on brake pedal radio cut off, and sometimes the vehicle shut off. Also, when driving at 30 MPH or above there was a transmission problem, vehicle did not shift gears. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and couldn't find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10061545, filed 2004-03“Complete and sudden power loss occured while the consumer was driving vehicle at 65 MPH due to transmission failure. The consumer states that this vehicle had an isuzu engine which is known for its transmission problems. Thus, the consumer wants reimbursement for replacing the transmission and related expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #562341, filed 2001-08“Consumer purchased the vehicle with 28,043 miles on it but when the carfax report came it showed that in april 99 the vehicle had 43,211 miles on it, consumer believes the odometer has been rolled back. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559190, filed 2001-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 | 11 | 17% |
| 2021 | 23 | 16% |
| 2020 | 6 | 6% |
| 2019 | 25 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 13% |
| 1999 | 26 | 11% |
| 1998 | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 | 8 | 14% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 12% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Honda Passport
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSuspension
5 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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