1998 Honda Passport Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 10%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Honda Passport, 10% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am complaining about a problem with my Honda Passport. This engine also has an excessive amount of oil consumption. Oil consumption is sporadic, but can exceed more than two quarts per 1000 miles driven. Oil consumption occurs regardless of driving conditions or load on vehicle. In combination with no dash warning, the oil consumption can lead to engine failure within the regular oil change interval, which I had learned the hard way. Now having to replace the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10045398, filed 2003-11, 70,000 miles“I am complaining about another (as the dealer puts it) common defect with my Passport. In addition to the valve train premature wear, this engine also has an excessive amount of oil consumption. Oil consumption is sporadic, but can exceed more than two quarts per 1000 miles driven. Oil consumption occurs regardless of driving conditions or load on vehicle. In combination with no dash warning, the oil consumption can lead to engine failure within the regular oil change interval. Engine failure replacement at over 10,000 dollars per dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007429, filed 2002-10, 47,000 miles“Car has trouble starting. Takes several attempts to start. Trouble began in february of 2004. Took car to nissan dealer where purchased in march of 2003 because of dealer service contract. Replaced oxygen sensors in march of 2004. Engine light returned on restart. Replaced battery in may of 2004 after car would not start and customer left stranded, engine light returned again. Took to auto zone to find service code. Pulled manufacture code p1170. Honda service of gilbert told me that it was a manifold gasket defect and would not be covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080451, filed 2004-07, 50,000 miles“The problem that I started having with the truck at about 10000 miles is that the vehicle continues to accelerate on its own when I release the acellerator and press the brake. The problem has persisted for quite some time despite numerous trips to the Honda dealership. In august of 99 I took the car into the Honda dealership in albany, ga and they informed me that the problem was due to an electrical problem. They said it was fixed. I took the car into the same dealership in november of 2000. …”
NHTSA complaint #738819, filed 2001-01“I am complaining about another (as the dealor puts it) common defect with my Passport. In addition to the valve train premature wear, this engine also has an excessive amount of oil consumption. Oil consumption is sporadic, but can exceed more than two quarts per 1000 miles driven. Oil consumption occurs regardless of driving conditions or load on vehicle. In combination with no dash warning, the oil consumption can lead to engine failure within the regular oil change interval. Engine failure replacement at over 10,000 dollars per dealorship. …”
NHTSA complaint #768007, filed 2002-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 13% |
| 1999 | 27 | 12% |
| 1998 | 24 | 10% |
| 1997 | 12 | 21% |
| 1996 | 7 | 17% |
| 1995 | 15 | 25% |
| 1994 | 9 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1998 Honda Passport
64 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Honda Passport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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