Honda Passport Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Honda Passport across 11 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “stopping distance” (16% of reports).
- 146service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 23 of 146 complaints (16%)
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 10 of 146 complaints (7%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 8 of 146 complaints (5%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 8 of 146 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 146 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Honda Passport service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Passport | 2 | 5% | 4,261 |
| 2022 Passport | 1 | 2% | 39,300 |
| 2021 Passport | 1 | 1% | 400 |
| 2002 Passport | 2 | 9% | 38,393 |
| 2001 Passport | 5 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2000 Passport | 6 | 6% | 80,500 |
| 1999 Passport | 62 | 27% | 62,903 |
| 1998 Passport | 57 | 25% | 49,000 |
| 1997 Passport | 3 | 5% | 107,500 |
| 1996 Passport | 3 | 7% | — |
| 1995 Passport | 4 | 7% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the Collision Mitigation System, Power Steering System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Hill Start Assist messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and…
The contact owned a 2023 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the passengerâs side front of the vehicle nearby the wheel. The contact lost control of the vehicle, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was shimmying and rattling abnormally. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed, the brake pedal would intermittently fail to operate as needed without warning. The contact stated that he had to repeatedly pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and…
When changing the brakes i noticed a lot of surface rust when i inspected further i found two holes in frame one on the front passenger side behind the wheel and the second in the rear on the drivers side infront of the backside of the leaf spring shackle the hole in the back is as tall of the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Passports have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Honda Passport. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Passport service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Honda Passport?
The most frequent phrase is “stopping distance”, in 23 of 146 complaints, followed by “applying brakes” (10).
Other Honda Passport problems
- Electrical System problems (237)
- Structure problems (232)
- Suspension problems (188)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (179)
- Power Train problems (164)
- Engine problems (149)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (108)
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