1996 Honda Passport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passport years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Honda Passport. That ranks 13th out of 16 Passport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (12 complaints, 29%), typically at around 159,300 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 41owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Honda Passport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | 29% | 159,300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 17% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 12% | 157,990 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 12% | 131,721 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Honda Passport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Honda Passport.
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 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…
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
Frame rotting away and making passport unsafe to drive recall should be issued. *tr
Bearings fail, seals fail, lash adjusters fail, excessive oil consumption, poorly designed oil circulation system. *js
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…
Other Honda Passport years
← 1995 Passport · 1997 Passport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 68 | 1 |
| 2025 Passport | 46 | 0 |
| 2024 Passport | 19 | 1 |
| 2023 Passport | 40 | 5 |
| 2022 Passport | 63 | 4 |
| 2021 Passport | 144 | 7 |
| 2020 Passport | 103 | 10 |
| 2019 Passport | 281 | 10 |
| 2002 Passport | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 Passport | 134 | 3 |
| 2000 Passport | 102 | 1 |
| 1999 Passport | 228 | 2 |
| 1998 Passport | 229 | 5 |
| 1997 Passport | 56 | 0 |
| 1996 | 41 | 0 |
| 1995 Passport | 60 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda Passport?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda Passport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.