The 1994 Honda Passport has 3 recalls, the most serious involving an engine oil leak that can drip onto the hot exhaust system and start an engine fire.
The camshaft seal end plug can work loose from the cylinder head over time, allowing oil to escape and reach exhaust components. The remaining two recalls both concern the front seatbelt buckles: the latch plate dimensions are off-spec, and if the tongue is inserted slowly at an angle, it can appear engaged but release during hard braking or a crash, leaving the occupant unrestrained.
At a glance
What can fail
The latch plate in the seat belt buckle may not be manufactured to correct specifications. If you insert the seat belt tongue slowly at an angle, the buckle might only partially engage instead of fully locking.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your buckle and replace it with a new one if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt buckle latch plate wasn't made to the correct dimensions. If you insert the seat belt tongue slowly at an angle, it may not fully engage in the buckle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your buckle and replace it with a new one if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cylinder head expands and contracts during normal operation, which can loosen and dislodge the camshaft seal end plug. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
What the fix does
Dealers will install retainer plates on the camshaft end seal plugs to prevent them from coming loose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
