Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension). After retrieving the vehicle, while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. While depressing the brake pedal the contact heard a sliding sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the sound might be coming from the heat shield. The mechanic determined that the screws were loose and the rear assembly might detach. The mechanic tightened the bolts and contacted the manufacturer for authorization. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive as is and the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the part was properly tightened and the vehicle was safe to drive. …
Rear tires wearing out inside prematurely due to wheel alignment got off, install all new tires and did wheel alignment and found out that camber adjustment required to fix the issues but repair shop and even Honda dealer can't adjust camber settings since camber is not adjustable in 2019 Honda passport. Honda dealership told me to go somewhere else and have them install aftermarket camber adjustable kit? Totally unacceptable. If can't fix this problem then my tires will wear out prematurely again. Honda should recall this and have it replace with adjustable camber.
I purchased a 2002 Honda Passport used, I recently heard a noise under the car and when checked part of the frame was broken. I looked online and found a recall, never notified about it. I called a dealer and waited 5 days and called them again and they set up an appointment for me. I took the vehicle in and was told that it is unsafe to drive and they will not release it to me. They said that is not the tracking link that is the problem, it is the frame. This vehicle should be recalled for the frame rotting not just the tracking links. Honda is very unprofessional and this is a serious problem.
The recall covers suvs in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. I took my truck to Honda cause the chassis looks and feel really bad but the spare some black paint and told me its fine to drive but I don't really feel safe driving my truck cause it feels like a problem waiting to happen.
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 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 .
Related recalls (4)
Suspension › Rear
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Suspension › Rear
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Passport years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (51), 1998 (48), 2001 (34), 2000 (23) and 2002 (7) model years. Suspension complaints make up 22% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Honda Passport suspension problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 26V-424 (rear, Jul 1, 2026); 26V-365 (rear, Jun 4, 2026); 10V-436 (rear, Sep 22, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda Passport suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 127,000 miles; 6% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rear (76 mentions), followed by the front (18).
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.