Model year
2001 Honda Passport
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 134 complaints for the 2001 Honda Passport (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS (54), SUSPENSION:REAR (24), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (8). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 102 complaints
- 2001 134 complaints
- 2002 23 complaints
- 2019 282 complaints
- 2020 104 complaints
- 2021 144 complaints
- 2022 63 complaints
- 2023 40 complaints
- 2024 20 complaints
- 2025 48 complaints
- 2026 69 complaints
Recalls
10V436000 · Sep 22, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
ISUZU 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 VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT,…
02V213001 · Aug 9, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.
01V055000 · Feb 22, 2001
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.
Complaints
134 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 0, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09030 | REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE · SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR | Jun 16, 2009 | Dec 8, 2009 |
| EA09018 | Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment · SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR | Dec 7, 2009 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| DP18001 | Fuel Tank Retention Failure · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | May 23, 2018 | Mar 5, 2020 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport 2WD · 3.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Passport 2WD · 3.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Passport 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Passport 4WD · 3.2L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Honda Passport at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.