2001 Honda Passport Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Honda Passport, 4% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH attempting to stop the vehicle . The brake pedal was applied several times, followed by no power response. When the emergency brake was engaged the vehicle stopped immediately. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate to the failure. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Updated 6/1/10 the consumer stated the stop was too late which resulted in an accident and her vehicle was totaled. Updated 07/08/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10320289, filed 2010-03, 70,000 miles“2001 Honda Passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place I bought from. Front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase. Check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase. Exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase. 3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on. 1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle. Transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155242, filed 2006-04, 54,000 miles“Prior to 1st incident, noticed spongy non-responsive brakes at all speeds. As the problem progressed, the brake pedal would go down to the floor and brake distance increased. On 3 occurrences, I experienced near collisions. I first noticed the problem on june 29th, 2001. Second incident occurred without notice as I was pulling out of a parking lot at approx 8 miles/hr. First, I heard a sound as I was slowing down to approach the signal. Then, the ABS went off for approx. 5 to 10 seconds and during that time, I was not able to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #750278, filed 2001-08“On a number of occasions when brakes are applied in a panic stop they fail to respond, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8001752, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10018871Dec 16, 2005C0282, 285, 274 4wd module in 2wd vehicle.
- 10018870Dec 16, 2005C0285, c1999, 2wd module in 4wd vehicle.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 43% |
| 2023 | 10 | 25% |
| 2022 | 10 | 16% |
| 2021 | 22 | 15% |
| 2020 | 9 | 9% |
| 2019 | 23 | 8% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 67 | 29% |
| 1998 | 64 | 28% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Passport
70 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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