Frame And Members problems of the 1998 Honda Passport

We brought our Honda Passport in for a recall and they told us the last three feet of the frame rail was rotted right out. The dealer doesn't know what Honda is going to do about it yet.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Passport. While the vehicle was being routinely serviced, the mechanic informed the contact that the rear frame was corroded. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and they would not assist. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 164,835 and the current mileage was 167,523.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) 1998 Honda Passport with almost total frame rot out VIN number is [xxx] I notice this when up on a lift at my mechanics garage then I see all the complaint on the web about the frame rot. My truck is in perfect shape otherwise and , was told it can not be fix. . I am low income and cannot afford a new truck and have just put in 800 + dollars of engine work. . I m am hoping something cn be done , before me or a family get hurt or killed thank god I only travel 6 miles a day to and from work I pray every day that it does not let go and hope we can get the ball rolling on these companies Honda and isuzu you may contact me at [xxx].

The frame of my 1998 Honda Passport rusted and broke in oct 09 while at school. It cost me over $1500. 00 to have it welded (repaired), so I could drive it home. When I got it home in may I had my garage check the car's repair job and condition. The weld job on the left mid-frame held, but the rear of the frame was in bad shape. The rear of the frame and coil springs etc. Had totally rusted and deteriorated to the point that the car was sagging and unstable and unsafe to operate. The body, engine, and transmission are fine. The frame actually has holes rusted through it and crumbles in your hands. The car is economically unrepairable and I have to junk the car. I have leased another vehicle to get to work.

1998 Honda Passport with severe frame rot, almost caused accident when lower control arm rusted off and broke, thank god my kids weren't in the car with me! had to get welded and now the upper control arms are rotting off.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Passport. During vehicle inspection, she was advised that the rear end of the frame and suspension was corroded. He then added that certain brake components were causing the frame to fracture. The current and failure mileages were 64000.

Rear frame on my 1998 Honda Passport broke and driver rear control bar broke off frame.

1998 Honda Passport with badly rusted & rotted body frame. No one was/is injured as of this posting but this is my only means of transportation I have to work I have other obligations I can't afford to just go out and get another vehicle or have a car payment. I need Honda to stand behind their product and just fix this problem. I am not asking for the moon just want them to be fair & do the right thing.

While driving (1/21/09), I felt like the Passport was "skating on ice" or being hit by wind. Sudden onset of this issue. Turning a corner and driving 5 mph, I encountered a sudden loud "boom", and stopped the car immediately. The driver's back wheel stabilizer bar had fallen off of the body/frame of the Honda, completely rusted/rotted off. Had the car towed home only to discover that the frame was riddled with holes, some as large as 6" in the frame. One area of the back frame was held together was 2 small pieces, 1" wide, my husband noted numerous rusted through holes in the frame. The body looks new, no rust, no problems. We live in ky, not near an ocean, not where road salt is used a lot during the winter because the winters are not severe. The piece of frame in question is one section of frame, in the back by the rear tire, driver's side. The rest of the frame is not bad, so it is possible that faulty or defective metal was used to put this area of frame together. I was able to control the vehicle and stop immediately, otherwise there would have been an accident. There were 2 occupants in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Passport. While pulling into the service garage at an unknown speed, the mechanic noticed that the front frame of the vehicle was severely eroded, which resulted in cracking and breaking. The dealer and manufacturer have not yet determined the cause of the failure. They stated that they will not perform a diagnostic to determine if they are at fault. The failure and current mileages were 120,000. Updated 03/13/08.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was swaying. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to sway and almost caused her to lose control. The contact ended up on the side of the road before regaining control of the vehicle. There was no crash. She drove the vehicle to the used car lot from where the vehicle was purchased, but they were unable to assist with the repairs. A welder repaired two fractures on both sides of the rear frame axle supports. On may 25, 2008, the frame fractured again above the rear wheel well. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 07/28/08.

The fram is rusting out from the back doors to the back of ths SUV.