2001 Honda Passport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 52%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,727miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Honda Passport, 52% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,727 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.
“My 2001 Honda Passport is included in the recall just released by isuzu and Honda. They've only recalled the lower link bracket but in reading other complaints it is the consensus that this is a frame issue, which should be recalled. I'm in the process of waiting to hear from Honda mitigation about the next step as they have deemed my vehicle not repairable.”
NHTSA complaint #10377995, filed 2011-01, 130,000 miles“I was driving this morning when the left rear tension bar snapped away from the frame of my 2001 Honda Passport. After having it towed to a garage and inspected by a trusted friend, he has just informed me that the vehicle is no longer in drivable condition, as the entire frame is rusted through.”
NHTSA complaint #10331398, filed 2010-05, 98,000 miles“My Honda Passport began to swerve uncontrollably at 25 MPH. I stopped at service station and had a mechanic inspect the car. He found the frame had rusted through causing the rear stabilizer to break free. In that condition the left side of the rear axle is not connected to the frame and vehicle control is compromised.”
NHTSA complaint #10252713, filed 2008-12, 157,000 miles“My husband and I bought this vehicle a few days ago. Today he took it in to get a tune up and oil change. When the mechanic had the car lifted he recognized a significant amount of cracks/rust frame. The plastic gas tank is about to fall out of the metal casing that surrounds it, it is almost completely ate away. There is also a frame crack due to rust on the passenger rear frame behind the rear tire. The mechanic advised that we not continue to drive this car until the issue has been resolved due to our safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #10824308, filed 2016-02, 122,000 miles“After my 2001 Honda Passport was recall due to rotted frame, I brought it to the dealer, they told me it was stage 4, said it couldn't be fixed. 5 weeks later Honda rep said that they were going to try to fix it, but would not do it with out me signing a release that the car will still not be road worthy as the frame out side the recall area was also rotted. They offered to buy the truck at an unrealistic price and I had to decide there and then.”
NHTSA complaint #10381493, filed 2011-02, 103,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 4% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 | 70 | 52% |
| 2000 | 31 | 30% |
| 1999 | 33 | 14% |
| 1998 | 35 | 15% |
| 1997 | 13 | 23% |
| 1996 | 12 | 29% |
| 1995 | 12 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Passport
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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 28, 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