Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Honda Passport owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
After a major service maintenance schedule performed by moses Honda, 6018 U.S. 60 rt. East of barboursville, I noticed a severe depletion of brake pedal on my 1999 Honda Passport while stopped at a traffic light. I immediately took the vehicle to moses auto service and explained what was happening. The service manager had a technician to inspect the vehicle and subsequently added brake fluid. The service manager explained more attention would be available on my next service date. After my next service date no mention of the brake problem was addressed. On November 23, 2004 I was traveling west on rt. 60 and passed through a traffic light at exit 15 I-64 and was confronted by a gray van suddenly stopped. I immediately thrust my foot on my brakes, to no avail. I subsequently collided with the vehicle in front of me. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. The vehicle was previously repaired by an authorized dealer for the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 02i002001 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The contact was driving in reverse at a low speed when she applied light pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal depressed abnormally into the floorboard. As a result, the contact simultaneously depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle was involved in a crash. A police report was filed but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed nor was it repaired. The failure recurred within four days again, resulting in a crash. A police report was also filed for the second crash but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed now was it repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. …
Dt: consumer got a recall letter in March 2004 on the ABS module system . Had recall problem fixed on July 29, 2004. Now, when brakes applied, the car will not stop at required distance and continues on a few feet more while driving forward or backward. Drove on a cold day ,and when he parked vehicle and turned it off, it made a noise like a fan blowing. Took it to dealer, and they fixed the ABS module system at owner's expense. The brakes are still not right. Gave the dealer $200.00 to replace rear rotors, and all they did was put new pads on old rotors. Consumer states new pads with the old rotors made him run into a brick wall.
The consumers vehicle was broadsided by another motorist after making a left turn . In an attempt to stop the vehicle, the consumer depressed the brake pedal. The pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result the vehicle went down a hill and impacted a stone wall. The driver sustained back injuries. Prior to the accident, the vehicle had several brake failures. The ABS warning light illuminated once. These brake failures occurred after the recall for the ABS 02i002001 was performed.
In February 2002 vehicle was involved in a collision while driving 35 MPH. Driver tapped on the brake pedal and the vehicle went into a spin. Then, vehicle hit a cliff, and rolled onto the left side. Consumer received a safety campaign letter, indicating a problem with the anti lock brake system. Consumer suspected that anti lock brake system failure was the cause of the collision.
Breaking problems cause me to be involve in a wreck upon entering an intersection I hit a small bump in the highway and the breaks let off causing me to turn into the center lane where I was hit by a truck. I do not have the correct date now but if is filled with my insurance company my agent is rc fason [phone] farmers insurance
While driving 20 MPH on the highway and making a left into an intersection driver applied brakes and consumer's vehicle skidded into another vehicle, causing a collision. The ABS braking light was on dashboard. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for analysis, but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Consumer stated that the manufacturer was warned repeatly that the brakes were not functioning properly, and the warning was ignored. On May 13 2003 consumer's son was driving at 23 MPH ,upon coming to a red light brakes failed, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle.
My ABS brakes failed when I was pulling up to a red light in the rain causing me to rear-end another driver. The approximate speed was less than 20 MPH, and my Passport pulled to the right as I was stepping on the brake. The check engine light came on blinking prior to impact after I had stepped on the brake, and went solid after I hit the other driver. I took the car into the Honda dealership who has been servicing my vehicles for over 4 years. They have determined that the check engine light was not related to the accident, and was caused by the master cylinder resetting itself. They find no issue with the brake system, and say there isn't a defect. However, I was driving home from the accident and the brakes failed to engage 2 more times with a pull to the right. Both times were on wet roads in drizzle conditions when the vehicle was going less than 20 miles per hour. …
We rear-ended the car infront of us because the anti-lock brake system engaged when there was no reason to do so. We were stopped at an intersection on a hot, clear day, when the light turned green and the car infront of us moved into the intersection, turning left, stopping to let oncoming traffic pass. I was prepared to slow down and stop to allow the traffic to pass. As I applied pressure to the brakes, we heard a noise come from the engine compartment, and proceded to rear end the vehicle infront of us. Unfortunately, I only carried liability coverage on the truck, so I was facing having a non-operable vehicle or a $3,500 bill to fix the damage to the front of the truck. We made several claims to Honda of America, which were processed, but in the end, the stated that they would assume no liability (must have stepped on the accelorator I was told). …
NHTSA investigations
Braking system/ABS
There is no summary currently available
Brake complaints in other Passport years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1999 Honda Passport?
NHTSA has 67 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Honda Passport, 29% of the model year's 228 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (46 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Honda Passport brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1999 Honda Passport, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Passport brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 61,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 15 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.