Rear Suspension problems of the 2001 Honda Passport

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed that the rear of the vehicle was swaying. The driver coasted over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear suspension bracket was detached and the subframe was corroded through. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called baron Honda at (631) 714-2094 (located at 17 medford Ave, patchogue, NY 11772) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the rear suspension axle and frame were severely corroded and there were holes in the frame. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the frame was so corroded, that it was beyond repair. The dealer spoke with the manufacturer regarding the frame and the manufacturer advised the dealer to only to repair what was stated in the recall. The dealer replaced the lower link front bracket on the rear suspension but not the frame. The contact then took the vehicle to a second mechanic for a second opinion and was advised that the frame could possibly crack and collapse if the contact drove over a road bump. The failure mileage was 119,900. Updated 01/04/12 the consumer sold the vehicle to an auction. Updated 01/10/12 updated 01/12/12.

2001 Honda Passport. Consumer states problems with bracket links recall. The consumer stated she/he took the vehicle to the dealer after receiving the recall. After inspecting the vehicle, the dealer stated the replacement brackets would not solve the problem, because all of the components under the vehicle were severely rusted. Honda offered to buy the vehicle back from the consumer according to the kelly blue book value of $1800. The consumer stated the vehicle was worth more.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact had the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) which was suppose to repair the lower link brackets on the vehicle because of rust. The contact then took the vehicle for state inspection and was informed that the vehicle did not pass due to severe frame rust and fractures. The contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it did not pass the frame test check. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to pass state inspection due to severe frame rust. He later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and was advised by the manufacturer that the dealer would bolt the rear brackets on th rear of the vehicle but no repair the frame rust. The dealer advised that the failure was so severe that the vehicle would be unsafe to drive even after repairs. The vehicle would also not pass state inspection because of the severity of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 04/07/lj updated 04/28/11.

I have a 2001 Honda Passport with 91000 miles and has been recently recalled due to a rotted frame. Prior to the inspection, upon a personal inspection, chunks of my frame were able to be removed by hand. I was advised of 4 stages of severity and after the inspection my vehicle was a stage 4. After a month and a half I've been informed that actually there is 5 stages and mine has been repaired. I'm still awaiting final approval from Honda corp to release the vehicle back to me. I work in a total loss claim handling environment for the largest insurer of vehicles on the road today. Not only have professionals that handle inspections daily for this company but the shop that did the repairs are saying this vehicle is still not safe for the road considering the extent of corrosion over the entire frame, not just the 'brackets'. I have a 2 year old only child that I refuse to put in this vehicle with that being the case creating a major dilemma above and beyond just the economical impact. Honda has done absolutely the minimum to coverage large liability losses with this issue and are putting unsafe vehicles back on the road. Over the last week of this tremendous nightmare, I've been shuffled from department to department within Honda being rendered as a 'single' customer with absolutely no recourse against this injustice. Ultimately, I'm faced with being a parent protecting my child from an unsafe vehicle versus unloading this vehicle on an innocent bystander to recoup economically. I have no expectations from this complaint other than simply knowing more than the average consumer going through this nightmare due to my occupation and simply having to deal with it. We have too many resources in this industry to allow someone to get injured or worse yet die due to the bottom line of a large company and nothing being done. Thank you to whomever reads this for finishing my complaint, now on to the next one. Updated ivoq 04/08/11.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs however, the dealer advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle could still be repaired under the recall yet the dealer advised against it because it would not repair the remainder of the severely corroded frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 117,000. Updated 03/23/11.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that he was not satisfied with the repairs performed on the vehicle under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear). He believed that the repair was a temporary fix to a major problem. In order to prevent possible corrosion of the lower link suspension brackets, the dealer were to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area and for vehicles in which little or no corrosion was found, the area was to be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they decided that the remedy repairs administered to the vehicle were adequate to correct a potential failure. The manufacturer was contacted confirmed that the repair was sufficient to prevent a potential failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,628. Updated 05/25/11.

2001 Honda Passport - recall for suspension:rear. I currently have my Honda Passport at the local dealer, awating information on how long repair will take. I am extremely worreid the "fix" offered may not keep my vehicle safe to operate.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the entire frame was rusted. The dealer stated that even if they repaired the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear), the vehicle would still not be safe to drive. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 80,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 79,000. Updated 06/02/11.

Letter from congressman on behalf of constituent regarding safety recall: "corrosion on lower link front brackets" Honda service bulletin 10-079 for his 2001 Honda Passport. The consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall and the testing procedure involved pounding a 9 inch flat punch through the frame of the rear of the vehicle to test for structural defects. The procedure opened a hole approximately 3 inches wide by 12 inches long in the frame of the passenger side of the vehicle, rendering it unsafe. The consumer stated despite his attempt to stop the illegal repair, a loophole in the NHTSA approved recall was taken advantage of by Honda via the service manager to use a bracket to partially cover the hole in the perforated rusted out frame and declare the vehicle repaired. However, the vehicle will not pass inspection.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that recall campaign 10v436000 for the rear suspension should authorize the repair of the frame and not just the brackets. The contact stated the vehicle will not pass inspection with the repair and is concerned that the repair was not adequate to fix the problem. The failure and current mileages were 98,000. Updated 03/03/11.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact was advised that the trail end bracket would be repaired under the recall but the excessive corrosion found on the frame would not. The manufacturer was contacted who advised the contact that the dealer should be able to repair the failure. The dealer advised that they were unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer offered to buy back the vehicle but the contact was not pleased with the offer and declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Honda Passport recall rear suspension> Honda USA will not compisate fairly for any recalled vehicles deemd unsafe to drive or unable to repair. Not offering fair market value.

2001 Honda Passport. Consumer states that the vehicle was deemed not repairable for recall pe09030. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the exact problem he has.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for recall 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The contact moved to florida and now the dealer would not honor the recall. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact noticed shortly after purchasing the vehicle that the frame was completely corroded. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was offered a buy back from the manufacturer but the contact declined. The contact asked the manufacturer to repair the vehicle but the manufacturer did respond, but refused because of the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 11/29/11 updated 12/07/11.

My vehicle is a 2001 Honda Passport 4x4 v6 with 73,000 miles. The frame broke right where the bracket for one of the arms in the rear suspension connects. This caused me to lose control.

I was driving on a straight 2-lane state route. While crossing an intersecting 4-lane highway, I heard a small noise in the rear. Immediately after crossing the intersection, I experience entire loss of control of my vehicle. I swerved from side to side while attempting to slow down and was sure the vehicle was going to roll over on its side. After slowing to a stop, I was on the opposite side of the road in a small turn-around facing the opposite direction. I did not attempt to drive any further and called for a tow. The tow-driver indicated that he saw the problem and took me to the driver side of the vehicle. He then showed me the rear link bar had disconnected from the frame. It appeared it had rusted away from the frame. We then looked on the passenger side to see that it was also rusted very badly was also ready to break away from the frame. When my life flashed before my eyes, all I could do was pray and be thankful that my children were not in the vehicle with me and that my newly licensed 17 year old was not driving at the time. I am in the process of contacting Honda of America customer relations to be advised as to their stance on this issue.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that he received recall notice (NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 suspension rear). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the technicians stated that a bracket would be installed to the rear suspension. The contact stated the rear suspension and the frame were severally corroded and the bracket would not repair the problem . The technicians at the dealership stated that there was severe corrosion and sent photographs of the corrosion to the manufacturer. The vehicle was currently at the dealership awaiting a response from the manufacturer if additional repairs would be made to the vehicle. The dealer stated the vehicle could be driven until the manufacturer responded. The contact refused unless a letter was provided stating that the vehicle was safe to drive. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Frame rusted through causing control problems; back traction bar rotted off. Frame above wheels completely rotted out to three feet each side of wheel. Steering wheel at odd position. Possibly shifting whole back axle. Are told nothing can be done and dealership neglects to return calls and emails regarding problem even though they had completed work on the brakes and other repairs during the last year leading us to think they should have noticed a problem.