1998 Honda Passport power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Honda Passport — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. While driving 55 mph, the engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the general motor code 1870…”
filed Dec 13, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda passport. The contact stated while attempting a turn at 25 mph, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the axle was damaged and could not be repaired. There were no repairs made to the vehicle…”
filed Jul 16, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Identifying automatic transmission shift solenoids. Honda. Servicenews. *tt
11012003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003
Power Train problems in other Passport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 5 | 8% |
| 2025 Passport | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Passport | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 Passport | 9 | 15% |
| 2021 Passport | 23 | 16% |
| 2020 Passport | 5 | 5% |
| 2019 Passport | 25 | 9% |
| 2002 Passport | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 Passport | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Passport | 13 | 13% |
| 1999 Passport | 26 | 11% |
| 1997 Passport | 8 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.