Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Honda Passport

Honda Passport owners have reported 3 problems related to automatic transmission control module (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Passport based on all problems reported for the Passport.

1 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2026 Honda Passport

Failure Date: 03/20/2026

While passing at highway speeds under heavy acceleration, the transmission system on my 2026 Honda Passport with approximately 7,000 miles malfunctioned. Multiple warning messages appeared, including “transmission system problem. Reverse gear not available. See your dealer,” “transmission system problem. Avoid heavy acceleration and high speed. See your dealer,” “transmission system problem. Paddle shifters not available. See your dealer,” and “emissions system problem. Power may be reduced. See your dealer. ” the vehicle then shifted into a middle gear and remained there, reducing normal drivability during a passing maneuver. I was able to pull over safely. After turning the vehicle off and back on, the warnings cleared temporarily, but the failure repeated multiple times. The safety concern is that the malfunction occurred during highway-speed passing and affected propulsion/gear availability. No crash or injury occurred. A Honda dealer pulled diagnostic codes p097f-17 and u3500-16 and stated that the tcm inside the transmission needed replacement. A second Honda dealer later reproduced the problem, consulted Honda technical support, and Honda approved replacement of the full transmission under warranty. The vehicle has been repaired and is available for inspection upon request. The failed transmission was replaced under warranty, so whether the original failed component remains available for inspection is unknown.

2 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 1997 Honda Passport

Failure Date: 07/25/2007

Check engine off and on, norm reeves Honda check and advise pulled code:p0304 cylinder 4 misfire. Tech check the coils the spark plugs and the fuel pressure. Everything is good. Performed compression test. Pulled up service bulletin to up date the pcm broad cast codes. Pcm has to be replace if lights back on again.

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3 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 1999 Honda Passport

1999 Honda Passport jerks and makes grinding noises. While accelerating, driving or stopping the vehicle would jerk and make a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they couldn't find the cause of the problem. When the gears were changed the panel control lights indicated that the vehicle was shifted into low gear. The rear wipers failed and the dealer replaced the wiper/washer switch. The abs light illuminated. The dealer replaced the antilock pcm.

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