1999 Honda Passport Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 12%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Honda Passport, 12% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 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.
“After a year of owning this vehicle, started stalling out even while driving (automatic trans). Check engine light came on, and was told by dealer that the manifold gasket needs to be replaced. Wants over $600 to do so. I can't afford it yet, so I'm dealing with the stalling until I can pay to have it fixed, but I'm wary of it because I've researched the problem and found the defect is repetitive in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10107698, filed 2005-01, 65,000 miles“This car burns oil at a very fast rate, with no sign of leaks, etc. Took to dealer and they can't find source. I have to check oil level and usually replace each week - I drive about 150 miles weekly. Seems very excessive to me, especially w/ no suggestion on how to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10107697, filed 2005-01, 32,000 miles“While driving my 1999 Honda Passport, the vehicle turned off and I pulled over to the side of the road. I had the vehicle towed to grand Honda in elmhurst illinois on november 10, 2003. The vehicle remained at the dealer for several weeks and then was told that they did not know what was wrong with the vehicle but they thought the engine needed to be replaced. I asked what happened to the engine and they said they were unsure, but thought that I needed to have mine replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054351, filed 2004-01, 77,000 miles“Vehicle stalled without warning. I had vehicle towed to dealer. The dealer informed me that they were not sure what was wrong, but they believed the engine needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10080795, filed 2004-07, 77,000 miles“The engine coughed and choked, and the vehicle stalled. I at first thought it wasn't warmed up enough before I started driving it, so I warmed it up in the morning for about 5 min. The problem didn't occur for a short while, then came back. I brought it to a Honda dealership. They tested it and advised me that the head cylinder gasket was blown, causing coolant to leak into the combustion chamber. Also one cylinder head is cracked and had to be replaced. The other cylinder head had to be machined. It took about a month to get it fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080919, filed 2004-07, 59,000 milesEngine 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 1999 Honda Passport
67 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTires
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda Passport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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