1998-2002 Honda Passport: Reliability
Updated: 11/23/08
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Our reliability study for this generation Honda Passport includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Honda Passport .
Trouble Spots
Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search
for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested
solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer,
however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.
Audio system:
Speakers crackle or cut in and out from a broken wire or bad ground (1998-99) and whine when using the cassette player because of a misrouted power wire (1998).
Mirrors:
The outside mirror cracks when the rear-window defroster is turned on because the heated mirror is not evenly heated. (1998)
Rough idle:
Intake gasket cracks may cause rough idle and check engine light to illuminate. Fix requires installing a revised gasket. (1998-02)
Steering noise:
The steering wheel makes a scraping noise because the wiring harness for the airbag rubs on the wiring reel. (1998)
Vehicle noise:
The dash squeaks because the clear lens for the instruments rubs on the panel. (1998)
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The
dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the
typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement
costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership
to be slightly higher.
| Item Name | Repair Cost |
| A/C Compressor | $505 |
| Alternator | $350 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $820 |
| Brakes | $320 |
| Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing | $410 |
| Constant Velocity Joints | $1,150 |
| Exhaust System | $380 |
| Radiator | $415 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $900 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $255 |
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