1997 Honda Passport Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%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 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Honda Passport, 9% 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.
“Passenger side power window was rolled down which created a 1 1/2 inch separation between rubber frame and window, allowing a 18- month child to place a finger on bottom of separation. Therefore, cutting off left index finger when power window was rolled up by driver.consumer is involved in lawsuit and is aware of other complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #848192, filed 1999-09“Power window will not roll up when turning on switch. Can hear motor running, but glass will not operate. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016400, filed 2002-08“When it rains or during cold conditions the passenger's side of the front windshield will remain foggy . Owner has contacted the manufacturer. Manufacturer said that it is a manufacturing defect, and that they could not help consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #821769, filed 1998-03“While traveling in the rain driver's side windshield wiper stopped working, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been notified, but didn't have the necessary part available to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #860438, filed 2000-04“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 1998-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Honda Passport
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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