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1994 Honda Passport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1994 Honda Passport sits mid-pack among Passport years: 46 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 77, with 4 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across brakes (10), engine (10), and seat belts (5), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

46

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

12

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Passport years?

Passport NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted420 complaints1981: 1 complaints1994: 46 complaints1995: 84 complaints1996: 55 complaints1997: 69 complaints1998: 315 complaints1999: 299 complaints2000: 128 complaints2001: 160 complaints2002: 31 complaints2019: 420 complaints2020: 133 complaints2021: 200 complaints2022: 91 complaints2023: 63 complaints2024: 23 complaints2025: 37 complaints2026: 45 complaints
Passport NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Honda Passport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1022%
Engine1022%
Seat Belts511%
Steering49%
Electrical System49%
Latches & Locks37%
Transmission37%
Speed Control24%
Visibility & Wipers12%
Other12%
Seats12%
Suspension12%
Airbags12%

Does the 1994 Honda Passport have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V281000Seat BeltsOctober 15, 2002 · 14,449 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070.

97V034002Electrical SystemJanuary 1, 1997 · 42,092 units

Defect

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

96V170003Seat BeltsSeptember 17, 1996 · 13,004 units

Defect

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

94V132000EngineJuly 19, 1994 · 122,297 units

Defect

CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING IN MILDLY WET CONDITIONS VEHICLE SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT SPEEDS NOT EXCEEDING 20MPH. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 6, 1995 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING A SPARK PLUG ON CYLINDER #4 SHOT THROUGH MY AIR FILTER CAME OFF, OIL LEAKING THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE LOOSE. FELT THERE MAY BE A RECALL ON IT. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS RECALL 94 V 132 000 FOR CAMSHAFT, BUT CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 9, 2001

“CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, THEN ROLLED OVER. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASED, AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. SHE SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM AND HEAD INJURIES. FRONT PASSENGER WAS INJURED, NOT SEVERLY DUE TO SEATBELT ALSO RELEASING.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · September 23, 2001 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING A SPARK PLUG ON CYLINDER #4 SHOT THROUGH MY AIR FILTER CAME OFF, OIL LEAKING THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE LOOSE. FELT THERE MAY BE A RECALL ON IT. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS RECALL 94 V 132 000 FOR CAMSHAFT, BUT CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 9, 2001

“CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, THEN ROLLED OVER. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASED, AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. SHE SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM AND HEAD INJURIES. FRONT PASSENGER WAS INJURED, NOT SEVERLY DUE TO SEATBELT ALSO RELEASING.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 23, 2001 · crash

1994 Honda Passport — common questions

Is the 1994 Honda Passport reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 46 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Passport year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 1994 Passport problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (10 complaints), engine (10 complaints), seat belts (5 complaints).

Does the 1994 Honda Passport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 Honda Passport. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Honda Passport under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Passport years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Passport years to avoid are 2019, 1998, 1999, 2021, 2001, 2020, 2000, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2024. The cleanest record among Passport years belongs to 1981.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.