Model year record

1994 Honda Passport

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 46 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V281000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
14,449
Reported to NHTSA
2002-10-15
Owners notified
2002-12-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V034002

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
42,092
Reported to NHTSA
1997-01-01

Defect description

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V170003

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
13,004
Reported to NHTSA
1996-09-17
Owners notified
1996-10-31

Defect description

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V132000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
122,297
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-19
Owners notified
1994-07-14

Defect description

CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine6111,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Seat belts3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Electrical system: ignition2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2125,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling156,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1111,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Steering1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Suspension1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.