Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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).
my frame was rusted throughout at 130k miles the car's rear trail arm mount on the frame detached and almost caused me to run into on by traffic numerous times at 25 mph. only once I stopped to pick up my sons from school the car's rear trail arm detached completely from the frame, I had deemed it undrivable and called for someone to come by and tow it back home. on my own further inspection, I noticed an absurd amount of rust in the rear left side, and holes in the frame. as well as I said the rear trail arm detached from the frame.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the son was driving and the rear drivers side suspension detached from the frame. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed back to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000 (suspension) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that due to them not being the original owner of the vehicle and the recall expiring, there was no further assistance that could be provided the failure mileage was approximately 122,000. Updated 06/02/17
I noticed that my 1999 Honda Passport had a recall for the suspension. I called the dealer here in lexington ky don jacobs and set up an appointment. The day before my appointment I called to verify that they had the parts that was needed and was told that they could not fix my vehicle because they could not get the parts or tools to repair my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear suspension support system was rusted and severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the rear suspension lower link bracket was fractured due to excessive corrosion. In addition, the mechanic stated that the vehicle was not repairable because the frame was also corroded and the bracket could not be welded back onto the frame. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. ..updated 04/18/13 the consumer stated he finally found a frame restoration shop. …
My local las vegas Honda dealership inspected my vehicle for a recall related to: the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link May experience excessive corrosion. The Honda dealership replaced no parts, and simply treated the area with an anti-corrosive compound. Three weeks later, my auto mechanic told me the vehicle is unsafe for driving due to the frame having rotted away entirely in places. He was able to poke holes in the remaining frame with his finger because the steel was rusted through so badly. My mechanic indicated that I should have the vehicle towed to the junkyard immediately. However, the engine, drive train, interior, and body are all in good or excellent condition. This is clearly defective and/or inferior the frame materials used by Honda. My dealership sent me on the highway with a clearly unsafe vehicle!
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear of the vehicle swayed to the right. The bumper and trailer hitch became detached and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been swaying abnormally for quite some time and that the vehicle also shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the rear axle and bumper were extremely rusted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers 10V436000 (suspension) and 00V058000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,523.
Driving approx 45 miles per hr. Passport suddenly pulled us into the left lane. We were able to get back into correct lane and pull vehicle over. Drove directly to our mechanic at approx 20 miles per hr. For about 2 miles. He looked under the vehicle and said trailing head was broke from frame and frame was rusted. The vehicle is sitting in my drive unable to drive. Both sides are broke at trailing head and rusted so bad you can push and break a hole in the frame. The frame is the only rust on the vehicle. We were lucky there was no traffic coming towards us and that we were not going very fast. There was no prior notice, all of a sudden the car veered left into the other lane and it was hard to get it controlled and into the correct lane and pulled over.
S10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from expressing concerns regarding the safety of the 1988-2002 Honda passports. The consumer stated his daughter was driving the vehicle, when suddenly, she could no longer control it. She was able to get the vehicle to a repair facility. Once the vehicle was placed on the rack, it was discovered the struts had detached from the from frame which had rusted out. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was examined by their body shop. The consumer was informed the frame was completely unrepairable and it would cost more to fix it than the vehicle was worth. The consumer received a recall notice in December 2010 regarding the rust problem after he had already taken it to a junkyard.
I have had the same problem as all the other Honda Passport/rodeo owners with my rear suspension linkage. I am a college student and extremely upset for I put all my money into this vehicle to have a reliable truck at school. Now I am up a creek, with the possibility of losing 2 jobs due to the fact I have no truck. My linkage rusted off at the bracket with the rest of the rotting frame on the front side (closest to the engine) of the axle chassis connecting bar. I didn't get into an accident due to the fat I diagnosed there was a major problem before anything bad happened. But no it is unsafe to drive and I have no transportation. This is my 1999 Honda Passport.
Related recalls
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, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new…
Remedy: 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.
Suspension › Rear
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
NHTSA investigations
Rear suspension lower link failure
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…
Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
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…
Suspension complaints in other Passport years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1999 Honda Passport?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Honda Passport, 22% of the model year's 228 complaints. The component named most often is rear (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Honda Passport suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-436 (rear, Sep 22, 2010); NHTSA recall 00V-058 (rear, Mar 2, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Passport suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 123,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
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.