Model year guide

1996 Honda passport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Honda passport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1996 Honda passport at a glance

Owner complaints51
Combined15–18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Honda passport common problems

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

1996 Honda passport MPG & running costs

Combined15–18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,200
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Honda passport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,000
Fuel only$21,000
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Honda passport trims & engines on record

Trims
4 or 5 seater plus 1/4 ton nominal
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl

1996 Honda passport vehicles on record

1996 Honda passport 4 or 5 seater plus 1/4 ton nominal4S6CK58V4T4402656

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1996 Honda passport — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda passport?

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are structure, suspension, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Honda passport get?

The 1996 Honda passport has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.