Rear Suspension Problems of Honda Passport - part 1

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.

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I took my car to a repair shop for regular service on August 7, 2012. The mechanic called me and said that elements of the rear suspension, particularly the rear axle lower link bracket mentioned in the 1998 Honda Passport recall - #00v058000, as well as several other parts related to the rear suspension, were so corroded that the vehicle was not safe to drive. I had taken my vehicle to a certified Honda dealer to address the recall mentioned above, and at that time they applied an anti-corrosive coating to these affected parts. This solution did not seem to work. At the time, some owners of the make, model and year of this vehicle had their vehicles bought back by the manufacturer. I feel that I should have been offered that option. Instead, a vehicle was returned to me that was unsafe to transport my family.

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The left rear suspension arm holder rusted through and broke away from frame which let the rear axle to move causing the vehicle to sway. Fortuniately it happened in a 30 mph zone. The frame is completely rusted and not fixable. Honda canceled their recall and doesn't want to know anything about it.

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.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). After the repairs, the contact noticed that the rear suspension was still rusting. The dealer denied any assistance with further repairs. The manufacturer was notified and was in the process of assisting the contact with the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 69,700.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the brackets were repaired under the recall. The contact was informed that the frame, which was connected to the brackets, was severely rusted, corroded, and showed signs of breakage. The dealer would not repair the frame because it was not covered under the recall. The contact also stated that after the recall repair, fuel would leak from the bottom of the fuel tank while refueling. The dealer was notified and the contact was informed that they would send a tow truck to pick the vehicle up. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was unknown. Sm.

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2003 Honda Passport. Consumer states problem with reinforcement brackets the consumer stated after the recall work was done, he took the vehicle to his mechanic to have an exhaust problem repaired. When the technician attempted to repair the exhaust, he noticed the brackets were installed, but there was considerable corrosion to both the suspension frame and toward the end of the vehicle. When the consumer contacted the dealer, he was informed the recall was for that particular area only and anything that the notice did not mention was not to be worked on.

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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.

Back half of frame shows severe rust damage including holes in frame. Rear end vibration at highway speed. Found when inspecting tailpipe which has broken and was hanging.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Passport. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was taken to an authorized dealer where a new bracket was mounted onto a severely corroded frame. The contact felt that the remedy was inadequate and unsafe. The failure and current mileage was 170,000. Updated 05/04/11.

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 2000 Honda Passport. The contact stated he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and the vehicle was repaired January 2011. After the recall was performed, the contact removed both rear tires and noticed that the entire frame was corroded and rotted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. He called the manufacturer and was advised to have the vehicle checked by the dealer. The contact stated he did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. Updated 05/24/lj.

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.

My 98 Honda Passport is apart of this recent recall. My truck has been at the dealship for a week now and they are waiting to hear from Honda. It seems to me may be undrivable.

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 2000 Honda Passport. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The vehicle was taken to two authorized dealers where the contact was told that the entire frame was rusted beyond the repair listed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 108,000. Updated 3/7/11 updated 05/20/11.

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 1998 Honda Passport. While driving approximately 40 mph and attempting a right turn, the contact lost control of the vehicle without warrant and crashed into a ditch. The roof of the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole and the vehicle proceeded to roll over on its wheels. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. The contact sustained a ruptured spleen, sprained right ankle and arm, collapsed lung and several bruises and lacerations to the face. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and believed the defective suspension was the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Passenger side rear wheel loud vibration, feeling of back of vehicle being loose, not in control, loose rear end on ehicle.

I have had the same problem as all the other Honda Passport/rodeo owners with my rear suspension linkage. I am a college student and extremely upset for I put all my money into this vehicle to have a reliable truck at school. Now I am up a creek, with the possibility of losing 2 jobs due to the fact I have no truck. My linkage rusted off at the bracket with the rest of the rotting frame on the front side (closest to the engine) of the axle chassis connecting bar. I didn't get into an accident due to the fat I diagnosed there was a major problem before anything bad happened. But no it is unsafe to drive and I have no transportation. This is my 1999 Honda Passport.

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There is a recall out for a 2000 Honda Passport campaign# 10v436000. The mechanics we took it to originally said that what was described under the consequences of this recall is what was wrong with our vehicle so they couldn't work on it. That we had to take it to a Honda dealership. When we did this they said our VIN number was not included in this recall even though that is the exact problem we are experiencing. That is excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash. My son told us about the car being all over the road and the original mechanics that looked at the car said this was the problem. Therefore I believe our 2000 Honda Passport should be included in this recall. At the moment the Honda dealership has not repaired the vehicle. They said they would need to take it over to the body shop to get an estimate. There was no accident involved, my son was just driving the car for his job as a delivery driver of a sub shop.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. While having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance by an independent repair shop, the contact was informed that the sub frame was rotted through near the drivers side rear tire. The manufacturer was notified and he informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 97,200. Updated evoq 12/01/10.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the lower link bracket broke away from the frame, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The contact avoided a crash and had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact called the manufacturer regarding recall 10v436000 (suspension: rear) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 121,192.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the passenger read side suspension broke. The contact pulled and the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer refused to touch the vehicle and stated that it could not be repaired. The contact referenced recall 10v436000 (suspension: rear) but the dealer was unsure when she would receive a recall notice. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000. Updated 01/11/2011 updated 03/02/11.

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.

I own a 2000 Honda Passport that has less than 100,000 miles on it and is in superb condition for its age. The problem is that the left rear frame is rusted out and now my beautiful car is now a death trap.