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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1998 Honda Passport Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 229 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 1998 Honda Passport, 1% of the 229 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.

“The contact stated the vehicle's front left door opened without warning, while traveling 20 MPH. The problem occurred on three separate occasions, twice with the front left door and once with the front right door. The cause of the problem was a fractured plastic clip in the locking mechanism of the front doors. The contact replaced the clips. The manufacturer was notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10167444, filed 2006-09

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

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

Other parts of the 1998 Honda Passport

Brakes
64 complaints
Suspension
48 complaints
Body and structure
35 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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