Frame And Members Problems of Honda Passport - part 2

2001 Honda Passport frame has rotted out had fixed in oct. 09. On 12/2/09 fixed some more on the frame both times on the right side. Contacted Honda talked to mr. Mencivar was told after 5 years Honda will do nothing.

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The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the structure of the suspension mount was entirely rusted and corroded. The contact stated that there was a recall for the failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000- suspension: rear) which would only cover the replacement of the brackets but not the frame. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 100,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. While the vehicle was being inspected the contact was informed that the frame was displayed signs of rust. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Driving normally on a county road and suddenly could not steer. After an investigation it was found that the frame was totally rotted and cannot be repaired. The steering control arm fell off!! I am the second owner and purchased the vehicle on 7/28/09. It is a total loss. Fortunately I did not crash with the vehicle but my life was in danger the entire time it was driven.

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The frame of 2001 Honda Passport/isuzu rodeo completely rusted. Vehicle is only 8 years old and has only 64k miles. Mechanic found stress points on trailing arm that connects to the rear axle on drivers side. I was advised that the rear axle could break if car hit a pot hole or if the car was stopped too suddenly. This car is not safe to drive.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. During an appointment to have the exhaust manifold replaced, the mechanic discovered that both sub-frames were corroded. The exhaust manifold could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and the current mileages were 78,000.

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.

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While driving my 2001 Honda Passport down rt. 51 I heard a very loud ,crunching noise under my car. Suddenly I had no control of the vehicle. Terrified, and after weaving back and forth on the road among other traffic, I was finally able to get the car off the road. It had to be towed on a flatbed truck. I was told by the tow truck operator that the underside of the car was totally rusted out and that he had never seen a control arm totally rust off a car. My car has been garage kept and well maintained since I bought it new in 2001. The collision center that it was towed to tried to weld the frame, but, there is still major rust damage under the car. I notified my Honda dealer of the problem and was told that since it was an isuzu product Honda held no responsibility for the problem. This automobile only has 90,000 miles on it and I planned to continue using it for several years to come. .

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. He took the vehicle to a local repair facility, and a mechanic noted that the frame had corrosion. He then speculated that the holes in the frame would eventually caused the frame to fracture. The dealer stated that since there were no recalls, it would cost $5000. 00 to repair the frame. The frame cannot be wielded. The failure and current mileages were 150000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact observed that the vehicles main frame exhibited excessive rust and corrosion. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact had concerns of the significant safety hazard. The failure and current mileages were 74,000. Updated 11/03/09.

The rear left shock has completely rotted off. The frame in the rear is rotted where the mount for the shock meets the frame. This is causing swaying and multiple shock replacement on drivers side.

We were forced to get rid of our 2000 Honda Passport. My daughter was driving, slowly on her permit, all of a sudden . . . Snap>>> something underneath broke and jerked us to the side. We pulled into a walgreens and called my husband. The exact part hi-lighted in jim parsons report was our troubles. We had recently paid this vehicle off and had no intentions of getting another one. Because the damage would have cost so much, we opted to get a new (used) auto and start the payments cycle once again. I feel we should be compensated to at least cover the debt incurred, we certainly had no intent to buy another auto at this time. Thank you.

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I have a 2001 Honda Passport and the rear of the frame completely rotted and the vehicle is now useless. I was driving to get onto the highway and lost control of the car momentarily so I pulled over. I thought it was a tie rod and drove approximately 15 to 20 miles an hour and dropped my vehicle off at the garage. I was informed that the frame rotted an dthey were surprised my rear axle was still attached. I was told that it was basically staying attached because of about 1 inch of good steel and my gas tank. I am very lucky that no one was hurt. I have seen a lot o fthese complaints about isuzu rodeos and Honda Passports. Is anything going to be done. There is not a spec of rust anywhere else on the vehicle!??.

Body frame corrosion on my 2001 Honda Passport. Will need replacement welding to pass inspection.

I had taken my 2001 Honda Passport (isuzu rodeo) in to the service station for an oil change and inspection sticker. When the mechanic was getting ready to put the vehicle on the lift, he noticed the problem with the rotted frame. The left rear section of frame is rotted involving the suspension, trail arm bracket (suspension link), body mount bracket and rear suspension. He said it was so bad that he would not even put the vehicle on the lift for fear the frame would break off. A 2 - 3 foot section of the frame needs to be replaced but we can not find one at any salvage yards, all the ones we have contacted do have frames for the vehicle but they all have the same problem as the one I have just described. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and I am stuck making payments on a vehicle I can no longer drive.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. When the contact started the vehicle, the rear and front ends moved in different directions. He checked the bottom of the vehicle and noticed that the frame and torsion bars were rotting from the rear to the front end of the vehicle. The frame has also split on both sides. The contact has not spoken with or taken his vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 6/15/09 the consumer stated the was rust where the torsion bar go to the frame. Updated 06/17/09.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. While driving 25 mph, the frame underneath the vehicle snapped in half. The vehicle became very difficult to control because the passenger side tires were halfway under the vehicle. Luckily, the driver was close to her residence when the failure occurred. She called the insurance company and was informed to call the Honda manufacturer. She was then instructed to take the vehicle to a local dealer for repair. The contact has been going back and forth with the dealer to see who will pay for the towing of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. While driving 55 mph, the driver's side tie rod fell out. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and a mechanic stated that the frame of the vehicle was corroded and would cost $800 to repair. The dealer stated that it was an unusual, but possible occurrence. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty; therefore, they could not assist. The current and failure mileages were 103,009. Updated 05/27/09 updated 06/02/09.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the rear axle separated from the frame. The dealer stated that they would not repair it because the vehicle would be unsafe to drive. A new frame would have to be purchased and would cost more than the vehicle's value to repair. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty; therefore, no repairs would be performed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 112,000.

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.

On turnpike, car was going out of control. Approx. 3 mi off pike,got home, went over small speed bump heard loud noise under auto. Saw that frame broke in half. Inspected under auto the entire undercarriage is corroded, including this frame. Towed to Honda dealership. Manager stated he has never seen anything like this in all years working for Honda. Called Honda headquarters put in a claim. They gave me case#no32oo28-11-2401915. I am on disability for panic disorder, I need to get to doctors. I need rental until this is resolved. I had 4 yr. Old granddaughter in auto when this happened, thank god nobody got hurt. Dealership said to tell Honda headquarters car is terminal, a total. Cannot be repaired.

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.

2001 Honda Passport exl isuzu mfg in Aug 2000. Purchased used in Nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place I bought from. Front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase. Check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase. Exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase. 3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on. 1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle. Transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace. Exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area. Something underneath is cracked severly. I am depressed, as I paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history. Dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief. Warranty CO. And financial institute are just as uncaring. I was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise. Oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days. Gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up. Oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis. Shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear. Also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure. I consider major depression from this a injury.

I bought the car at 74,671 miles, it was burning 1/2 quart every 500 miles. At 80,044 mi the engine was rebuilt with new rings, valve seals and the whole works. The engine is still burning the same amount of oil, and have troubles with other things. Such as belts,crank pulley,instruments,4x4 valves and frame corrosion.

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My frame rotted out on the rear drivers side trailing arm linkage, breaking free while driving. Was able to control the vehicle until I got into a parking lot. Towed the vehicle to my family's garage and took a look at the damage, excessive amounts of frame were missing. Put in some patches in about a two to three foot area on the frame. Fast forward 2 years, recieved a notice of the trailing arm rust problem from Honda. Called Honda because this isn't a trailing arm issue, it is a frame issue. I got a special case number, bring it down to the dealership. Two days later they call and say everything is all set and looks good. I get the vehicle back and check it out. They sprayed some black stuff that doesn't dry onto the trailing arm linkage, they didn't even cover the area of frame that was welded in, just the linkage. Wouldn't even acknowledge that the frame had rotted out and was welded. This is a frame rot issue not a trailing arm weld breaking. The frame was improperly coated, and rots on the entire back half of the car.

2002 Honda Passport. Consumer states frame on both sides of the frame rail sections are so rusted out that the traction bars are in danger of detaching from the frame rails.

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