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Honda PassportModel year report

2002 Honda Passport Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
116,500miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Honda Passport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda Passport. The part named most often is suspension, with 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure (6) and engine cooling (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 116,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “The recall covers suvs in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. I took my truck to Honda cause the chassis looks and feel really bad but the spare some black paint and told me its fine to drive but I don't really feel safe driving my truck cause it feels like a problem waiting to happen.”

NHTSA complaint #10480020, filed 2012-10, 140,000 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2002 Honda Passport. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when they noticed that the entire frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10577420, filed 2014-04, 103,000 miles

Engine cooling: “While driving engine warning light illuminated. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to engine sludge.”

NHTSA complaint #10099859, filed 2004-11, 32,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “While parking, the vehicle's rubber cover on the brake pedal slipped off the pedal, causing the consumer's foot to slide off the pedal and hit against the accelerator pedal, which in turn, caused the vehicle to lurch forward and hit a concrete wall. The dealer was notified. The air bag did not deploy. The consumer stated that a bent plate across the bottom of the pedal lever was the cause of the failure and accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10102011, filed 2005-01, 36,785 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

27% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 154,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2527%25–500%50–750%75–10045%100–15027%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 116,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20024420042010201220142021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Honda Passport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Passport · sedan not rated3 / 4——3

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2002 Honda Passport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Passport 2WD3.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Passport 2WD3.2L 6-cyl5-speed manual151917$3,950
Passport 4WD3.2L 6-cyl5-speed manual151917$3,950
Passport 4WD3.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic151916$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2002 Honda Passport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Honda Passport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026695901521Too new to compareToo new
20254822,5000521Too new to compareToo new
2024202,2001521—Too new
2023404,261552126 · FewerToo new
20226438,100452218 · FewerRising
20211455,650752278 · MoreRising
20201047,6001052250 · TypicalRising
20192826,0001052287 · MoreStable
200223116,5002—17—Falling
2001134100,5003—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2000102102,5041—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199922898,0002—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1998229114,5505—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19975699,8000—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199641138,4410—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199560157,8601—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199436111,8004—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Honda Passport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Honda Passport have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda Passport as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Honda Passport is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure with 6.

Has the 2002 Honda Passport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Honda Passport get?

The EPA rates the 2002 Honda Passport (Passport 2WD, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Honda Passport reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 116,500 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 154,000 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.