Model year guide

1999 Honda Passport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Honda Passport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

1999 Honda Passport — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Honda Passport at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints247
Combined16–17 mpg
Typical price$1,849

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

1999 Honda Passport recalls 3

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #10V436000 · 22/09/2010

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, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, IN…

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE VE…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip NHTSA Campaign #02I002001 · 03/06/2002

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS THAT IS BASED ON THE ALGORITHM USED IN HONDA'S MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES, WITH THE MY 1998 2WD VEHICLES COVERED FIRST, SINCE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MOST PR…

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #00V058000 · 02/03/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR ON THE SURFACE THAT CONTACTS THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET BOLT HEAD AND/OR NUT, THE NUT MAY LOOSEN.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.

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.

1999 Honda Passport common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 247 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

1999 Honda Passport safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1999 Honda Passport 4-DR. 4x4. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

1999 Honda Passport MPG & running costs

Combined16–17 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,075
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 1999 Honda Passport worth?

Low
$800
Typical price
$1,849
High
$3,995

From 5 comparable 1999 Honda Passport listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Honda Passport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,375
Fuel only$20,375
Per mile$0.27

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

NHTSA defect investigations 3

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment Closed

On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport vehicles and MY 2002 Isuzu Axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, the Distri…

NHTSA #EA09018 · Suspension · opened Dec 2009 · closed Oct 2010

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE Closed

DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE ADDRESSED BY ISUZU IN SAFETY RECALL 00V-058. IN THE CASE OF THE DEFECT CONDITION IDENTIFIED IN R…

NHTSA #PE09030 · Suspension · opened Jun 2009 · closed Dec 2009

BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS Closed

NHTSA #EA99008 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Mar 1999 · closed Jul 2002

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 73

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 73.

HONDA: DUE TO MIL COMING ON AND DTC P1441 IS SET, PCM SOFTWARE WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR VARIATION IN FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, WHEN FUEL SLOSHES IN FULL FUEL TANK. MODEL 1998-1999 PASSPORT. *PE

Bulletin SB-00-011 · Fuel System, Other, Electrical System, Power Train · Feb 2014

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P1441 (EVAP System Flow During Non-Purge) is set. The PCM software does not compensate for signal variation in the fuel tank pressure sensor when fuel sloshes in a nearly full fuel tank.

Bulletin Service Bulletin · Electrical System, Power Train · Feb 2014

C0285, C1999, 2WD MODULE IN 4WD VEHICLE. *TT

Bulletin 1205 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2005

C0282, 285, 274 4WD MODULE IN 2WD VEHICLE. *TT

Bulletin 1205 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2005

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0265. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Bulletin 01012004 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2004

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0265, OPEN RELAY CIRCUIT. *NM

Bulletin 1203 · Electrical System · Dec 2003

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Bulletin 11012003 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2003

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

Bulletin 11012003 · Power Train · Nov 2003

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT

Bulletin 1003 · Equipment · Oct 2003

DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. *TT

Bulletin 1003 · Power Train · Oct 2003

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.

1999 Honda Passport trims & engines on record

Trims
EX · LX · 4 or 5 seater plus 1/4 ton (nominal)
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl

1999 Honda Passport vehicles on record

Other Honda Passport model years

1999 Honda Passport — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Honda Passport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 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 1999 Honda Passport?

Across all 247 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, hydraulic, suspension.

What is the 1999 Honda Passport safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 1999 Honda Passport crash-test ratings of frontal 3★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 1999 Honda Passport get?

The 1999 Honda Passport has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–17 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 1999 Honda Passport worth?

Comparable 1999 Honda Passport listings run roughly $800–$3,995, typically around $1,849 (from 5 vehicles).

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