1998 Ford Expedition vs 1998 Honda Passport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Ford Expedition | 1998 Honda Passport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 836 | 229 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 294 | 104 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 73 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–15 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 110,000 mi | 116,114 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Honda Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 144 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 127 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 115 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 57 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 78 | 16 |
| Power Train | 70 | 19 |
| Visibility | 59 | 3 |
| Structure | 25 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 27 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
1998 Ford Expedition
1998 Honda Passport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.