Problems with 2001 Honda Passport STRUCTURE

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 (631) 714-2094, 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.

Frame rusted out and fuel tank mounting bracket rusted through.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the technician noted that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. the technician stated that the failure, if not remedied, would cause the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. the contact stated that the service engine light was illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000. the vin was not provided.

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. not sure why my vehicle was not included in the recall as it is having the same safety issues as the vehicles that were recalled are having. please advise why our vehicle was not included in this recall when it clearly has the same issues as the vehicles that were. thanks for you time.

On june 18, 2015, while on the brake and stopping behind a vehicle at an intersection (moving at a crawl speed, less than 0.5 mph), my honda passport lunged forward hitting the car in front of me. the car was contained the driver and a passenger. believing at that time my brakes just failed (i couldn't grasp how acceleration and forward movement could occur when i was firmly on my brakes), i had my brake booster and master cylinder replaced. on june 29, 2015 in a parking space, while i was at a crawl speed (less than 0.5 mph) and on the brakes, the vehicle lunged forward again, going to the next parking space and hitting a parked car. the vehicle engine surged as though i was on the accelerator, and my foot was only on the brake. thank goodness nobody was in the parked vehicle, nobody was between the two vehicles, and only body damage resulted from this dangerous situation.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame had severe corrosion damage. the technician stated that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle was not safe to drive until the frame was replaced. the contact mentioned that the vehicle had been previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension); however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

The driver's side linkage that connects the rear axle to the frame separated completely due to corrosion. i took it to honda for the recall, which service bulletin 10-079 states honda will pay for vehicles less than 10 years old at the time of the recall (sept 2010)), and they determined the damage was so bad that they would not attempt to fix the vehicle. i feel i should be reimbursed for my vehicle since the defect has caused such extensive damage as to render the vehicle unsafe. *tr

This model 2001 honda passport has a history of frame rust. there was one recall 2010 but it did not address tank shield rust - only rear axle parts. the passport has 72373 miles and the honda dealer wants to charge for a report requested by honda motors. ****at this point i do not know if the gas tank is going to fall out.**** *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. the contact mentioned that the vehicle could not pass inspection due to the condition of the frame. in addition, the brackets that held the fuel tank were also corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because there were holes in the frame. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 118,000.

Fuel tank dropped down, checked and it was rusted out and broke free from frame which also rusted out. the entire frame is rusted out, i have never seen a frame rust completely out like this ! honda told me there was a recall and my wife took it to a dealer and they said the problem that was in the recall didn't affect the area they will have to replace. the dealer said they couldn't fix the problem because the whole frame was rusted out and the vehicle was unsafe. now what ? i guess i should sell all my hondas and buy american motors. *tr

A few years back my trailing linkage on both sides of vehicle rusted away from frame. the drivers side was first and i was traveling at 50 mph. hit pot hole and drivers side linkage broke off. causing me to fish tail in traffic and almost crash. now i have two cracks in my frame and the rear cross member is rusted through. i have also had the fuel tank support fixed and welded back onto my truck. this will cost me thousands to fix to hopefully make it a drivable vehicle again. or. american honda can buyout these vehicles from these owners. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated that the frame was completely rusted and exhibited rust holes throughout the frame. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the rust and the manufacturer stated that they could only replace the upper trailing arm bracket. the contact believed the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 182,000.

My 2001 honda passport went in for inspection for recall for the lower link trailing brackets. the brackets were installed over the rusted frame on 03/16/11. it was stated in emails to the corporate office that even if the stage 3 repairs were completed as instructed the vehicle would be unsafe to drive due to the deep corrosion in other portions as well. honda told jeffrey honda to still perform the stage 3 repair as the other corrosion areas do not apply to this current campaign. it is jeffrey honda's professional opinion that the vehicle remains unsafe to drive due to heavy and deep corrosion to rear trailing arms, rear frame hanging not bolted together. fuel tank housing rusted and half way portions as well. honda corporate office refuses to offer a buy back offer for this vehicle. they have bought back other vehicles that were not as bad as mine and tell me that they are sorry but they will do nothing else for me. my vehicle is not safe to drive and still has a 2 year loan on it with full coverage insurance. it is not my fault that honda used defective steel when making these frames for these vehicles. case manager [xxx] says the buy back offers are on a case-by-case basis. in our many conversations he can not tell me why my vehicle does not meet the criteria. it is rusted underneath from one end to the other. the trailing brackets installed are like a band aid for a broken leg. i feel discriminated against as others get buy back offers and all i get is sorry. i had to have the vehicle towed home because of safety issues. it can never be driven again with only 80,000 miles and a perfect body because the whole frame is rotted. i feel that the recall should be reopened to include the frame. many people are still driving these vehicles with the rotted frames as it is their only transportation. they are risking their life and the lives of others on the road by continuing to drive these vehicles. all states should of received a inspection notice for these vehicles. information redacted pursuant to the freedo

First the honda dealership told headquarters that my 2001 passports frame was in such poor condition and unsafe that the recall repair would not fix the problem. so headquarters requested more pictures of the frame damage for their technical department. today simon from headquarters called and said they were going to go ahead with the recall repair even though this car will still be unsafe to drive. he told me that the rusted frame was worse in the front than in the rear where they would install the new brackets. the rear of the car was already separating from the back of the frame. so they are fixing a car that will never be safe because they used defective materials on all their frames for vehicles under rodeo and passport from 1998-2002. this was reported many times over the years of this rust problem and then the recall fix is issued september 2010. what does it take to get some help with these big corporations when they expect us to drive their unsafe cars and sign waivers on the rusted frame pictures. i am not driving that passport anywhere as human lives are at stake, including mine. how is it that some receive a pay off for their car and i get stuck paying a loan for 2 1/2 more years for a car i can't drive. where is the justice here? i think this is the most horrific thing a car company can do to hundreds of thousands people who were loyal to that company. how many lives or accidents is it going to take before we get help. someone in power needs to help us get this resolved with honda and include the frame in the recall process as they are basically in the same condition. we are supposed to sit back and take this and do nothing about this severe injustice. if someone even reads these complaints would be a miracle as it took many years to even get a bracket recall from honda. please help us who have only this car as our only transportation. i can't even look for work as i have no car but i have a car payment to make and insurance. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact had the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) which was suppose to repair the lower link brackets on the vehicle because of rust. the contact then took the vehicle for state inspection and was informed that the vehicle did not pass due to severe frame rust and fractures. the contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it did not pass the frame test check. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

After my 2001 honda passport was recall due to rotted frame, i brought it to the dealer, they told me it was stage 4, said it couldn't be fixed. 5 weeks later honda rep said that they were going to try to fix it, but would not do it with out me signing a release that the car will still not be road worthy as the frame out side the recall area was also rotted. they offered to buy the truck at an unrealistic price and i had to decide there and then. *tr

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 however, the dealer advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to excessive corrosion. the vehicle could still be repaired under the recall yet the dealer advised against it because it would not repair the remainder of the severely corroded frame. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and the current mileage was 117,000. updated 03/23/11 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while the dealer was inspecting the vehicle for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000, suspension rear the technicians noticed that the frame was severally covered with rust. the manufacturer stated that the repairs were not covered under the recall. the dealer stated the repairs for the recall would be covered but the frame was the customers responsibility. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 164,992.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated that the entire frame was rusted. the dealer stated that even if they repaired the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear), the vehicle would still not be safe to drive. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 80,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 79,000. updated 06/02/11 *bf updated 1/13/2012 *ln *tr

Put in a complaint of frame rot of 2001 honda passport complaint #1029472 november 6,2009,got recall for suspension bracket recall#10v436000 was told by honda repair dept. when i dropped it of to clean it out because i probably wouldn't get it back and i didn't. this was january 9,2011 honda offered me the price that it would cost to fix the frame for my vehicle but told me it still wouldn't be safe. whole frame should be recalled and a fair market value should be paid for these vehicles! *tr

the frame on my 2001 honda passport is rusted very bad with holes all through it.vehicle is at the dealer now for the recall on the suspension bracket the dealer say's it will be a stage 4 repair on this recall. i asked them if my passport could pass a safety inspection when it was done which runs out january 31,2011 and they said it may not.i've been in a rental car since october for this recall and all that time american honda keeps telling me they are going to fix the problem with the frame and now i'm being told it may not.the problem is not the brackets, the problem is the frame. someone needs to look at my vehicle the frames are rotting from the inside out just to look at it, it looks good till you touch it and it just crumbles. can you update your recall to include the frames. *tr

2001 honda passport is under recall due to the suspension bracket rusting off the frame of the vehicle. most vehicles are being deemed unrepairable due to the condition of the frame. honda has been doing buybacks quietly on vehicles, some for decent offers and some for ridiculously low offers. honda needs to recall all 1998-2002 passports in snow states with the condition of the frame. frames are so rusty that there are holes in them, questioning the stability of the vehicle entirely. the vehicle are unsafe to be on the road and honda is aware of the problem but is doing little to take care of the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated that while repairing a flat, she noticed the frame was rotted and corroded. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 160,000.

I was driving my 2001 honda passport and as i turned a corner, it felt as if the rear was fish tailing but it wasn't very noticeable. i drove home and later left to bring my daughter to driver's ed and as i pulled out of my driveway, i felt as if i lost control of the vehicle, like i was driving on ice. i had the vehicle towed on a flat bed and repaired, though my mechanic stated that the repair wasn't going to hold for all that long due to the horrible rust issues on the frame. i had the driver's side "patched" a few years ago when i went to have the vehicle inspected, it didn't pass due to the frame. this is a very serious issue! i'd prefer for all of these vehicles be removed from the roadway and for the dealers to properly reimburse their customers. my vehicle has lost a lot of value because of the patches made to the frame. i'm afraid i've lost a lot of money. *tr

My 2001 honda passport is included in the recall just released by isuzu and honda. they've only recalled the "lower link bracket" but in reading other complaints it is the consensus that this is a frame issue, which should be recalled. i'm in the process of waiting to hear from honda mitigation about the next step as they have deemed my vehicle not repairable. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while driving 60 mph the vehicles rear end began to fish tale. he was able to drive onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle. he was able to continue driving although the vehicle began to shake. he had to drive onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle and he did not notice anything out of place. he drove the vehicle home and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who advised him that the entire under carriage of the vehicle was covered with rust. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure and current mileages were 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact noticed that the frame had rotted. both the dealer and manufacturer advised the contact that there were no related recalls and could only perform repairs that were authorized by nhtsa. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was 106,000 and the failure mileage was 104,000.

2001 honda passport 4 dr 4wd exl vin#[xxx] original owner - purchased from danbury fair honda, danbury, ct on 1/10/2001 meticulously maintained - all service records interior and exterior(excl frame) excellent condition current mileage +/- 100,000 description of incident: while driving my honda passport on sept. 11, 2010 i was turning onto a side st when without warning i heard a noise come from what sounded like the left rear of the vehicle. the vehicle began to "float" or sway out of my ctrl. with the assistance of my fiance i was able to bring the vehicle to rest on the shoulder of the rd. the frame was so severely rusted out that it couldn't be towed in the traditional manner and was removed on a flatbed. this is a critical and severe defect that in other circumstances could have been disastrous and fatal. i was told by 3 highly regarded mechanics that if it had it happened the day before when we were traveling on the interstate we would probably not have lived to file a complaint. additionally, the defect would likely have cause a rollover of the vehicle which could have easily caused other accidents and/or fatalities. this defect is a silent killer waiting to happen. all these cars appear to be in mint condition. a reasonable person would expect some cosmetic sign in the exterior of the car to reflect such a significant degree of deterioration if it was "normal or expected" wear and tear. it was not normal and there are no warning signs of the impending danger. i take excellent car of my vehicles and have always garaged them. i am shocked and concerned that this is and has been an ongoing issue yet still no one is being warned of the potential danger or advised to have the frame inspected. i urge you to consider our complaints and issue a recall. the lucky ones have a useless passport or rodeo with a frame rusted beyond recognition and no resale value. the others may not be so lucky. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

9/11/10 while driving 2001 honda passport, i heard a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle and simultaneously i lost control of the vehicle. it was towed on a flatbed due to extensive frame rot. the honda dealer said the frame was so badly corroded there was no place on the frame that they could attach the lower link bracket back onto the vehicle. the loud noise was the lower link bracket breaking loose from the frame because the frame rotted through. i was told the vehicle was not road safe and needed a frame replacement. since an ea had been opened honda suggested i go to a garage that can bypass the corrosion and rig something up that would allow a temporary fix until a recall was issued. i did the repair at a cost of $1,200.00, but it was not guaranteed or road safe for anything but side roads around town. later a recall was issued on the lower link brackets. my lower link brackets are not defective they are fine and completely intact. the problem is my entire frame is corroded through all layers and is riddled with holes. the bracket cannot be attached because you cannot weld a bracket onto rust and holes. from the date of the recall both honda of torrington and the independent garage that did the temporary repair said the vehicle was not road safe , fell well outside the parameters of the worst stage included in the recall and that my case would be referred to honda to negotiate a settlement. after months of calls to the dealer about the status i was told to bring the vehicle down for the recall repair. we requested to be present and did not authorize repairs unless we were. we called the dealer to ask when they would be calling us down. they said to arrive in one half hour because that's when they would be bring the vehicle in. when we arrived 20 minutes later, we were told a stage 2 repair was already done per the tech-line. which consisted of spraying wax over an unsafe frame. they refused to put on our invoice that it was road safe. *tr

While driving my 2001 honda passport on sept 5, 2010 vehicle became unresponsive to my steering veering to left of center. i was driving 55mph and thought i had a flat tire so i stopped got out of vehicle and inspected tires. i had no flats. i then thought that maybe i had belts in the tire separate so i continued on my route to destination at lower speeds of 25-35mph. same thing vehicle was pulling to left and when i made right turn and slowed down to get off road i heard some noise like something rubbing against right rear passenger wheel. i got out of vehicle and noticed the stabilizer bar was detached due to corrosion. i was a few miles from home and drove with my blinkers on and on the right hand shoulder of road at 5-10mph. after researching on internet, i see there are several people with same problem and thought i should report it. the vehicle is a 2001 honda passport with approximately 125,000 miles. body is in great shape but when looking underneath at frame it is severely rusted. *tr

2001 honda passport - rusted frame. i detected enormous amounts of rust to the frame of my vehicle when i was going to install a reese trailer hitch. several holes were present in the frame, completely rusted through. more holes can easily be pushed through with my finger. this seems to me to be a potentially dangerous condition that could cause catastrophic failure of the frame and subsequently loss of control of the vehicle. incidentally, i could not install the hitch due to the amount of rust in the frame. *tr

My vehicle is a 2001 honda passport 4x4 v6 with 73,000 miles. the frame broke right where the bracket for one of the arms in the rear suspension connects. this caused me to lose control. *tr

We drive a 2001 honda passport. as i was coming home with my two small children, my car starting to wander to one side, fortunately i was less than a half mile from home. i then heard a terrible sound like scraping. my husband looked under the car and rear driver side frame is completely rusted and falling apart. the passenger side is in the same condition. we saw a news report and it described what happened to us. i am appalled that our lives were in danger had i been going on a highway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while the contact was driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle began to shift gears, shake and vibrate from one side to another. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. the rear frame rail was completely destroyed due to excessive rust and corrosion. the technician stated that the vehicle not be repaired due to the repair expense. the failure mileage was approximately 90,495.

I purchased the car in maryland. i moved to pa in 2009. pa inspection was conducted in 10/09. the car passed inspection. very few miles driven during 2009/2010. a honda dealership's service station in pa inspected the car's frame today (7/22/10). their report is: "inspected frame. rust through on lt rear fame rail bottom, metal scaling on both rear frame rails. no visible hole at radius rods. customer to monitor situation. vehicle will not pass pa state inspection. probable rust through at rt rear arm." we will no longer drive the car since it is not safe. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated that while changing the brakes the frame was covered with an excessive amount of rust. the contact did not notify the manufacturer. the contact stated that if the vehicle was in motion the frame could have broken and caused a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 174,000.

Took honda passport 2001 for inspection and frame is completely rusted. it is becoming a safety hazard for my family. getting rid of vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to pass another vehicle, the rear began veering in the opposite direction of the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the frame was corroded and rusted. in addition, the main beam of the frame had completely fractured from the vehicle. the mechanic was able to remove chunks of corroded metal from the frame but advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure and current mileage was approximately 133,000. updated 09/24/10. *lj the consumer stated the frame was cracked and rusted to the point where the rear window and tailgate would no longer open. updated 09/24/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the frame underneath the vehicle had deteriorated beyond repair. while driving 35 mph the rear suspension trailing link mount broke off of the frame. the vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and then towed to his home. the following day he called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to the dealer since they have never seen or heard of that type of failure. the dealer stated that he should not tow the vehicle because it will not be repaired. he then took the vehicle to a repair shop that specialized in frame repairs but it would cost him over a $1000 to be repaired. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000.

The frame is completely rusted out and un drivable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while pulling out of his driveway at speeds of 5 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the front axle began rubbing against the wheel well. the contact exited the vehicle and upon further inspection, found that the entire frame had rusted and began corroding. the manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance due to the vehicles age. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 95,000.

I was driving this morning when the left rear tension bar snapped away from the frame of my 2001 honda passport. after having it towed to a garage and inspected by a trusted friend, he has just informed me that the vehicle is no longer in drivable condition, as the entire frame is rusted through. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while driving at speeds of 50 mph in rainy weather, the drivers side frame fractured down the center. the dealer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. the contact consulted with an independent mechanic who advised the frame repair would only last for approximately one to two years before the failure would recur. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the current mileage was 98,554 and the failure mileage was 98,529.

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. this is obviously a manufacturer error. *tr

The frame on my 2001 honda passport has rusted beyond repair. it has become unsafe to drive because of the rotting/rusting frame. *tr

2001 honda passport frame has rotted out had fixed in oct.09. on 12/2/09 fixed some more on the frame both times on the right side. contacted honda talked to mr. mencivar was told after 5 years honda will do nothing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. the contact stated that the structure of the suspension mount was entirely rusted and corroded. the contact stated that there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000- suspension: rear) which would only cover the replacement of the brackets but not the frame. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. while the vehicle was being inspected the contact was informed that the frame was displayed signs of rust. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.

The frame of 2001 honda passport/isuzu rodeo completely rusted. vehicle is only 8 years old and has only 64k miles. mechanic found stress points on trailing arm that connects to the rear axle on drivers side. i was advised that the rear axle could break if car hit a pot hole or if the car was stopped too suddenly. this car is not safe to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. during an appointment to have the exhaust manifold replaced, the mechanic discovered that both sub-frames were corroded. the exhaust manifold could not be repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure and the current mileages were 78,000.