2000 Honda Passport Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 13%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,299miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Honda Passport, 13% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,299 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.
“There have been numerous incidents, but at least three occasions that sick in my mind. The feeling that my vehicle had been rear ended, looking in the rear view mirror, no car behind me. I had my truck in the shop at walt's automotive on auburn blvd. At least two if not three times and told them there was something wrong with the transmission. Each time I was told they could find nothing wrong. Finally, in january I put my truck in the shop at don hill automotive. They drove the truck, told me there was a bad transmission leak, and had it send to the transmission shop they use. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125325, filed 2005-06, 84,000 miles“Major automotive repairs performed by dealership where performance levels of work completed are unsatisfactory workmanship. Power steering, steering linkage, tie rod assembly, incomplete cam bearing replacement resulting to engine failure, and engine replacement for a vehicle with less than 65,000 miles. Other services not performed or non-requested services performed were only to increase revenue. Be advised once done, american Honda refused any assistance to the consumer before or after removal of vehicle from dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166176, filed 2006-08, 58,598 miles“When driving at an undetermined speed oil light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer stated that vehicle was burning too much oil. Consumer added one quart of oil every 500-600 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10067326, filed 2004-04, 500 miles“I have had my Passport for 2 years now and every since I bought it I have had the same problem. I take it to a local shop to have the oil changed every 3 months and when I check the oil level about a month later I need to add a quart of oil. The truck is not leaking oil,it never smokes, I just don't know where the oil is going. I have heard of similar cases and I would like to know what the problem is.”
NHTSA complaint #10049017, filed 2003-12“The contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. While the vehicle was being serviced the mechanic advised her that the pan rod arm was detached from the frame. The local mechanic advised her that the vehicle was not repairable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised her that the vehicle was not repairable. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 128,271.”
NHTSA complaint #10393594, filed 2011-03, 128,271 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 2000 Honda Passport
31 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Honda Passport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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