Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1999 Honda Passport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This is the 2nd time in less than 6 months that the flywheel has separated, with center part staying attached to motor. I was fortunate enough to be able to get off the road before being hit by another vehicle. The center part of the flywheel is staying attached to the engine; while the outer part is separating. All teeth on the flywheel are still intact. Therefore I have two parts, one circling the other. Engine stops dead immediately when they separate. This is a $300 or more part. It was just replaced less than 3 months ago and now it has done it again. There is no listed recall. This is a major safety concern, especially since the everything stops when this separation occurs. Had to push vehicle off road both times. Feel I'm lucky to be alive. Who do I need to contact regarding this?.
Two problems. One is that the engine started knocking. Started out light and at only when the engine reached over 2000 rpm. Called taylor Honda service as soon as the noise started and they told me the first they could look at it was one week later. Eventually, the knock became an obvious break of something in the engine. I stopped driving the vehicle and had it towed to dealership. This problem has occurred for numerous owners judging from internet reports. The dealer has not diagnosed the problem yet. I am expecting a catastrophic problem. The fuel gauge has also been registering empty for over two months.