Most common 2000 Honda Passport problems
Share of the 102 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Passport complaints by model year
Best Passport years: 2024. Years to avoid: 2019, 2021, 2020, 2025, 2022. Compare all years →
2000 Honda Passport recalls (1)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 Honda Passport:
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…
What 2000 Honda Passport owners say
Body & structure all 31 →
My vehicle has been at a Honda dealership for 3 weeks. It has damage related to an active recall. The entire back part of the frame is rusted, to the point there is no 'meat' to fix this issue. We are now getting zero response from Honda or the dealership, and need assistance in a positive resolution. The Honda case # is: 10V436000. This vehicle when towed had tires separating from the body, and is way beyond a patch-fix. I filled up the tank, apparently, the weight caused a separation in the frame. When stationary, a back tire separated from the frame when the tow truck attempted to load the vehicle. The extent of frame damage renders this un-fixable...but now our Honda rep and our dealership service manager will not return phone calls. Please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. While the contact's wife was driving 5 MPH over a bump in the road, the suspension fractured. She lost control of the vehicle and later noticed that the frame was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Honda of frontenac (885 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63131, [phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to manguest Honda (5935 s lindbergh blvd, st louis, mo 63123, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to excessive rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Suspension all 23 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. While the contact's wife was driving 5 MPH over a bump in the road, the suspension fractured. She lost control of the vehicle and later noticed that the frame was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Honda of frontenac (885 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63131, [phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to manguest Honda (5935 s lindbergh blvd, st louis, mo 63123, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to excessive rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 140,000.
My car is involved in the recall 10V436000 buy back program but the dealers as well as Honda itself will not follow the NHTSA guide lines they are making excuses and lying to me about responsibility this car has 111,000 miles on it and should last a very long time but the frame is completely rusted and cannot be driven and the electrical problems are all over because of the frame movement . I believe that there are other recalls on this vehicle but Honda refuses to take responsibility for anything .
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the check engine and transmission warning indicators were constantly illuminated. While driving various speeds and attempting to turn right or left, it required the contact to use extra effort to maneuver the vehicle. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission, catalytic converter, and steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
There have been numerous incidents, but at least three occasions that sick in my mind. The feeling that my vehicle had been rear ended, looking in the rear view mirror, no car behind me. I had my truck in the shop at walt's automotive on auburn blvd. At least two if not three times and told them there was something wrong with the transmission. Each time I was told they could find nothing wrong. Finally, in January I put my truck in the shop at don hill automotive. They drove the truck, told me there was a bad transmission leak, and had it send to the transmission shop they use. I was told by the transmission shop that my transmission was "fried" and that the transmission was too far gone to be repaired. I was told that it would take approximately $3,000 if not more to repair it. Don hill automotive also told me that it sounded like my engine was getting ready to throw a rod. …
2000 Honda Passport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 19 / 16 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 15 / 18 / 16 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 18 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Honda Passport a good car?
Based on 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Passport rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Passport at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Honda Passport?
The body & structure — 31 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frame and members. Next are the suspension (23) and engine & cooling (15).
How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Passport have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Honda Passport, the most recent from September 22, 2010 (rear). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Passport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2021, 2020, 2025 and 2022. See the full Honda Passport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Passport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 103,000 miles; 11% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.