1997 Honda Passport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (7) · Suspension (4) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Passport model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (34)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2003-11-01 · 11012003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. honda. servicenews. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2003-11-01 · 11012003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
identifying automatic transmission shift solenoids. honda. servicenews. *tt
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2003-10-16 · 1003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. various models including the 2004 insight and s2000. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2003-10-16 · 1003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
descriptions for the automatic transmission shift solenoids. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2003-01-01 · 010103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions. *tt *jb
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2002-12-17 · 1202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a sticking idle air control (iac) valve can use diagnostic trouble code p0101. if the fuel and emissions manual diagnostic trouble code p0101 troubleshooting is inconclusive, replace the iac valve. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.