1995 Honda Passport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 26, 2018 · 60 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Passport years
About as many complaints as other years 10th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Honda Passport. That ranks 10th out of 16 Passport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (15 complaints, 25%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Honda Passport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling15 · ~85,000 mi
Structure12 · ~170,760 mi
Air Bags7 · ~110,000 mi
Power Train7 · ~142,660 mi
Latches/locks/linkages6
Suspension6 · ~139,000 mi
Electrical System5 · ~142,660 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline4 · ~108,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Steering3 · ~142,660 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1525%85,000——
Structure1220%170,760——
Air Bags712%110,000——
Power Train712%142,660——
Latches/locks/linkages610%———
Suspension610%139,000——
Electrical System58%142,660——
Fuel System, Gasoline47%108,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic47%———
Steering35%142,660——
Unknown or Other23%141,500——
Vehicle Speed Control23%———
Wheels23%———
Equipment12%———
Exterior Lighting12%———
Fuel/propulsion System12%142,660——
Visibility12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 10 complaints
1995: 3199531996: 771997: 5199751998: 441999: 5199952000: 10102001: 3200132002: 442003: 1200312004: 222007: 1200712008: 112009: 1200912010: 332011: 4201142012: 222013: 1201312015: 222018: 120181

n = 60 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Honda Passport recalls (1)

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Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorJan 1, 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V034002 · 42,092 vehicles

Problem: An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.

Risk: This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.

Fix: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The driver air bag did not work..therefore resulting in driver's death. The vehicle was in motion, on a highway.

Air Bags · received Dec 26, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11163598

I have had my 1995.5 honda passport since new. It has always been well taken care of. The body panels, interior and engine are in excellent condition at 175,000 miles. However, upon inspection it was deemed as unsafe to drive due to the entire frame rusting out from bottom up. No rust on any of the…

Unknown or Other · received Dec 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10807858

Tl* the contact owned a 1995 honda passport. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated issue, the independent mechanic observed that the rear frame of the vehicle was completely and severely rusted. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was destroyed and could not be repaired. The…

Structure · received Aug 17, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10749208

Went to dealer today for a recalled. Problem on regulator and they valley honda in aurora il. Checked out the whole vehicle and came to. Me stating it is unsafe to drive for frame is rusted all the way thru. *tr i have small children that i have been driving in this vehicle. It is the only vehicle…

Structure · received Mar 8, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10502037

No incident of any kind however, i have noticed presence of heavy rust on the chassis/frame of the car. Date of production 11/95. *tr

Structure · received Nov 18, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10485038

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Honda Passport?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 15 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Honda Passport?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Honda Passport a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passport model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.