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 2001 Honda Passport owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My husband and I bought this vehicle a few days ago. Today he took it in to get a tune up and oil change. When the mechanic had the car lifted he recognized a significant amount of cracks/rust frame. The plastic gas tank is about to fall out of the metal casing that surrounds it, it is almost completely ate away. There is also a frame crack due to rust on the passenger rear frame behind the rear tire. The mechanic advised that we not continue to drive this car until the issue has been resolved due to our safety. We found some information on a recall pertaining to the same problems that were occurring on our vehicle: http://news.Honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5798-en when we searched our VIN number no recalls showed up, even though the car was bought, sold, and driven in what Honda refers to as a "salt belt" state. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed that the rear of the vehicle was swaying. The driver coasted over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear suspension bracket was detached and the subframe was corroded through. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called baron Honda at [phone], 17 medford ave, patchogue, ny 11772) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that her son discovered corrosion forming around the axle and the suspension of the vehicle. The contact called pearson Honda (14001 hull street rd, midlothian, va 23112, [phone]) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000(suspension), which she linked to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,000.
I was driving on a straight 2-lane state route. While crossing an intersecting 4-lane highway, I heard a small noise in the rear. Immediately after crossing the intersection, I experience entire loss of control of my vehicle. I swerved from side to side while attempting to slow down and was sure the vehicle was going to roll over on its side. After slowing to a stop, I was on the opposite side of the road in a small turn-around facing the opposite direction. I did not attempt to drive any further and called for a tow. The tow-driver indicated that he saw the problem and took me to the driver side of the vehicle. He then showed me the rear link bar had disconnected from the frame. It appeared it had rusted away from the frame. We then looked on the passenger side to see that it was also rusted very badly was also ready to break away from the frame. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that he was not satisfied with the repairs performed on the vehicle under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear). He believed that the repair was a temporary fix to a major problem. In order to prevent possible corrosion of the lower link suspension brackets, the dealer were to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area and for vehicles in which little or no corrosion was found, the area was to be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they decided that the remedy repairs administered to the vehicle were adequate to correct a potential failure. The manufacturer was contacted confirmed that the repair was sufficient to prevent a potential failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,628. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the rear suspension axle and frame were severely corroded and there were holes in the frame. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign I.d. Number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the frame was so corroded, that it was beyond repair. The dealer spoke with the manufacturer regarding the frame and the manufacturer advised the dealer to only to repair what was stated in the recall. The dealer replaced the lower link front bracket on the rear suspension but not the frame. The contact then took the vehicle to a second mechanic for a second opinion and was advised that the frame could possibly crack and collapse if the contact drove over a road bump. The failure mileage was 119,900. …
I was driving my 2001 Honda Passport when it started jerking to one side after letting off the gas,but only slightly,like wind had hit the car all of a sudden. This went on for a couple days,and when I was going around a turn,I heard a loud noise,like something breaking and grinding,and the car started to shimmy all over the road. When I had it looked at,I was told its unfixable because there is frame rot where the rear suspension lower link completely rotted off the frame and the a-arm also completely rotted off. There are swiss-cheese like holes all through the frame. It is now undriveable. According to my research this is a known issue, and a possible recall. I very strongly agree that there should be a recall or class action lawsuit. I was very luck y that we were only going about 10 MPH when it happened,or there could have been a serious crash. …
Tl contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that he received recall notice (NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 suspension rear). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the technicians stated that a bracket would be installed to the rear suspension. The contact stated the rear suspension and the frame were severally corroded and the bracket would not repair the problem . The technicians at the dealership stated that there was severe corrosion and sent photographs of the corrosion to the manufacturer. The vehicle was currently at the dealership awaiting a response from the manufacturer if additional repairs would be made to the vehicle. The dealer stated the vehicle could be driven until the manufacturer responded. The contact refused unless a letter was provided stating that the vehicle was safe to drive. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
My 2001 Honda Passport was recalled for a lower trailing link front brackets. After inspection it was the worst frame rust that they have ever seen. Too dangerous to drive and could cause a crash. Waiting for a response from Honda. I still have 2 more years on this loan for this car and have nothing to drive to look for work. I still have to pay on a car I will never be able to drive again. I have found out that Honda is offering other very low pay off amounts for these vehicles. I feel helpless and don't know what to do next. On their recall notice it states that any incidental or inconvenience you May have suffered due to the loss or use of your vehicle May not be reimbursable. Please help us resolve this issue with Honda and make things right as 35,000 people are involved in this recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension: rear) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact was advised that the trail end bracket would be repaired under the recall but the excessive corrosion found on the frame would not. The manufacturer was contacted who advised the contact that the dealer should be able to repair the failure. The dealer advised that they were unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer offered to buy back the vehicle but the contact was not pleased with the offer and declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.
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.
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 2001 Honda Passport?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Honda Passport, 25% of the model year's 134 complaints. The component named most often is rear (24 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Honda Passport suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-436 (rear, Sep 22, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2001 Honda Passport suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 107,000 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.