1998 Honda Passport

The 1998 Honda Passport has 6 recalls, with the most serious concerns spanning engine wiring, accelerator interference, and rear suspension integrity that can cause loss of vehicle control or a no-start condition.

A fractured ground terminal in the engine wiring harness can send a false signal to the powertrain control module, which then cuts fuel and leaves the vehicle unable to start. A separate concern involves the optional driver's side rubber floor mat, which can shift under foot and block the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, preventing the driver from reducing engine power. On the suspension side, two related issues affect the rear lower link: a bolt securing the lower link to the rear axle can loosen and detach, separating the link from the axle, and in certain states with heavier road salt use, corrosion can cause the lower link bracket to break free from the frame entirely. Both conditions reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle. There is also an ABS concern: on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, certain braking events can produce longer stopping distances than expected.