Model year guide

1995 Honda Passport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1995 Honda Passport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1995 Honda Passport at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints67
Combined15–18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1995 Honda Passport recalls 1

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator NHTSA Campaign #97V034002 · 01/01/1997

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1995 Honda Passport common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Latches/locks/linkages
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1995 Honda Passport MPG & running costs

Combined15–18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,150
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1995 Honda Passport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,750
Fuel only$20,750
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 11

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 11.

IDENTIFYING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Bulletin 11012003 · Power Train · Nov 2003

DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. *TT

Bulletin 1003 · Power Train · Oct 2003

TRAILER HITCH BALL SHANK SIZES AND PART NUMBERS. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin 1002 · Trailer Hitches · Oct 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT TOP PISTON RING MARKING. *TT

Bulletin 402 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION AFTER CRANKSHAFT OR SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin 010601 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING BULB CHECK LOGIC. *TT

Bulletin 010601 · Jun 2001

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: VIBRATION AFTER CRANKSHAFT OR SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT. *ET

Bulletin 010101 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2001

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET

Bulletin 010101 · Jan 2001

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOW POWER AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 44 CAUSED BY A LEAK FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE VALVE COVER GASKET. *TT

Bulletin 090199 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 1999

CONCERNS WITH OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE SPARK PLUG TUBES. *YC

Bulletin 98080 · Electrical System · Oct 1998

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PASSPORT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Honda Passport

The Honda Passport is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) from the Japanese automaker Honda. Originally, it was a rebadged version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-size SUV sold between 1993 and 2002. It was introduced in 1993 for the 1994 model year as Honda's first entry into the growing SUV market of the 1990s in the United States. The first and second generation Passport was manufactured by Subaru Isuzu Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana. Like various other Honda models, it re-used a name from their motorcycle division, the Honda C75 Passport. The other two name candidates were Elsinore and Odyssey, the latter would be re-used a year later on a minivan.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1995 Honda Passport vehicles on record

1995 Honda Passport4S6CM58V0S4428809 1995 Honda Passport4S6CG58E2S4411002

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1995 Honda Passport — frequently asked questions

Does the 1995 Honda Passport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Honda Passport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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

Across all 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, structure, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Honda Passport get?

The 1995 Honda Passport has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.