1996 Honda Passport structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Honda Passport — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle is experiencing extreme frame corrosion of both the forward and rear frame member. There are large perforations in multiple areas along the entire length of the frame, and I don't see any way to repair other than a complete frame replacement. Why is the dividing line for the recall…”
filed Dec 20, 2011
“This vehicle has serious rust issues for its age. The frame is completely rusted through in many spots which makes it a hazard to drive. In april of 2011 the shock tower broke free of the frame and now wobbles free in the wheel well. We first noticed a rust problem some years back when my brother…”
filed Nov 18, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Passport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Passport | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Passport | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Passport | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Passport | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Passport | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Passport | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 Passport | 70 | 52% |
| 2000 Passport | 31 | 30% |
| 1999 Passport | 33 | 14% |
| 1998 Passport | 35 | 15% |
| 1997 Passport | 13 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Honda Passport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.