1996 Honda Passport Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Honda Passport. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
4
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
4
SUSPENSION
4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
3crashes4injuries
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
3
SUSPENSION:REAR
3
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
1crashes
STRUCTURE
2
Total complaints55

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The frame on my passport broke. Come to find out my frame is rotted. I'm happy I wasn't on the interstate and going a reasonable speed or who knows what might have happened to me and my family. I see now that this is a common thing with these passports. I find it crazy that there is a recall for…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-05-15

“Same as nhtsa: 10v436000 campaign. Defect consequence: excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash. *tr”

SUSPENSION · reported 2013-07-26

“Same as nhtsa: 10v436000 campaign. Defect consequence: excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash. *tr”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2013-07-26

“Frame rotting away and making passport unsafe to drive recall should be issued. *tr”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2013-01-18

“Bearings fail, seals fail, lash adjusters fail, excessive oil consumption, poorly designed oil circulation system. *js”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2012-03-01

“This vehicle is experiencing extreme frame corrosion of both the forward and rear frame member. There are large perforations in multiple areas along the entire length of the frame, and I don't see any way to repair other than a complete frame replacement. Why is the dividing line for the recall…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2011-12-19

“This vehicle is experiencing extreme frame corrosion of both the forward and rear frame member. There are large perforations in multiple areas along the entire length of the frame, and I don't see any way to repair other than a complete frame replacement. Why is the dividing line for the recall…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2011-12-19

“This vehicle is experiencing extreme frame corrosion of both the forward and rear frame member. There are large perforations in multiple areas along the entire length of the frame, and I don't see any way to repair other than a complete frame replacement. Why is the dividing line for the recall…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2011-12-19
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Honda Passport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.