2002 Honda Passport Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 30%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Honda Passport, 30% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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“Honda motors corporation recently sent us a recall notice for suspension brackets that needed to be reinforced because of severe corrosion to the areas affected. They reinforced the brackets with a bolt kit on both the left and right hand sides. However, when we took the vehicle to our maintenance mechanic who does all of our work on our vehicles, he informed me that there was still safety issues with considerable corrosion to the suspension frames and surrounding areas. I took pictures and am forwarding them to Honda motors corporation in torrence, california where the recall was issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10411308, filed 2011-07“The contact owns 2002 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:10v436000 (suspension:rear). The dealer advised that the frame was corroded. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 102,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10429432, filed 2011-10, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, a banging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected and discovered that the rear passenger side of the trail arm was rusted and exhibiting signs of corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 154,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10452339, filed 2012-03, 154,000 miles“2003 Honda Passport. Consumer states problem with reinforcement brackets the consumer stated after the recall work was done, he took the vehicle to his mechanic to have an exhaust problem repaired. When the technician attempted to repair the exhaust, he noticed the brackets were installed, but there was considerable corrosion to both the suspension frame and toward the end of the vehicle. When the consumer contacted the dealer, he was informed the recall was for that particular area only and anything that the notice did not mention was not to be worked on.”
NHTSA complaint #10415933, filed 2011-07Related recalls
- 10V436000Sep 22, 2010Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport…Covers: Honda Passport 1998–2002, Isuzu Rodeo 1998–2002, Axiom 2002
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 30% |
| 2001 | 34 | 25% |
| 2000 | 23 | 23% |
| 1999 | 51 | 22% |
| 1998 | 48 | 21% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1996 | 5 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Passport
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology