Model year guide

1999 Honda Passport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Honda Passport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1999 Honda Passport — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Honda Passport at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints247
Combined16–17 mpg
Typical price$1,849

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

1999 Honda Passport recalls 3

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #10V436000 · 22/09/2010

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 JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, IN…

Fix: 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. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE …

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip NHTSA Campaign #02I002001 · 03/06/2002

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS THAT IS BASED ON THE ALGORITHM USED IN HONDA'S MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES, WITH THE MY 1998 2WD VEHICLES COVERED FIRST, SINCE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MOST P…

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #00V058000 · 02/03/2000

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1999 Honda Passport common problems

Owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
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.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

1999 Honda Passport MPG & running costs

Combined16–17 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,075

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 1999 Honda Passport worth?

Low
$800
Typical price
$1,849
High
$3,995

From 5 comparable 1999 Honda Passport listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Honda Passport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,375
Fuel only$20,375
Per mile$0.27

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.

1999 Honda Passport trims & engines on record

Trims
EX · LX · 4 or 5 seater plus 1/4 ton (nominal)
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl

1999 Honda Passport vehicles on record

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1999 Honda Passport — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Honda Passport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 Honda Passport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Passport?

Owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, structure, engine.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Honda Passport get?

The 1999 Honda Passport has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–17 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 1999 Honda Passport worth?

Comparable 1999 Honda Passport listings run roughly $800–$3,995, typically around $1,849 (from 5 vehicles).

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