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| I am considering the 2000 Passport EX-L. Have you resolved your noise problem? If so, what was the cause? I would appreciate any additional comments (especially if they are negative) about your Passport. And....if you don't mind me asking... what did you pay for yours? Thanks for your help. | |
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| I have a '99 Passport with a terrible vibration at highway speeds (the worst occurs faster than 60). Has anyone heard of a body kit (dealer installed?) that remedies this problem? | |
| I have a 99 passport and have had it in the shop 3 times because the engine light comes on. The last two times an additional problem came with the light. The passport will accelerate by itself. the last time the service department said that they fix it but a month later I have the same problem. Now I also have a noise after the doors are locked. I have already had one close call when the passport drove itself almost into the back of another car. Has anyone had similar issues? This honda seems unsafe. | |
| If the car accelerates "by itself", it is indeed unsafe. Please don't drive it. Please make very careful notes regarding the circumstances of the "self acceleration" and provide this information both verbally and in a letter to the dealer. If the dealer response is not prompt and thorough, report this same information to the Honda zone office. The reporting procedure is detailed in the owner's manual. This type of problem is associated with the cruise control or throttle linkage and should not be difficult to fix. It is probably not associated with the "service engine" indicator light. Please take action right away because the vehicle is already unsafe and the condition could worsen. | |
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We are having intermittent problems with our 2000 Honda Passport "dying". As we come to a stop, the transmission light as well as the cruise control light comes on. Then, the Passport bucks and dies. Since we purchased this vehicle on May 31, 2000, it has been back to the dealership 5 times (over 30 days spent at the dealership.) Honda has given us the following reasons for the problem: poorly inflated tires, bad gas, malfunctioning ignition switch, and a malfunctioning accelerator sensor. My favorite was the latest -- the plant that manufactured the Passport installed the wrong spark plugs. HA! How gullible do they think we are? The dealership has been able to get it to duplicate the problem, however, their computer cannot get a code. We are getting nowhere with Honda and have asked them to either replace the vehicle or give us our money back under existing statutory lemon laws. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, what has Honda done about it? |
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| I also get a vibration at higher speeds. I have had the wheels rotated and balanced a number of times, and the alignment checked. I am taking it to the dealer again next week. If anybody has had success in getting this problem fixed please let me know. | |
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I don't have an owners manual for my '94 and would like to know the recommended interval for changing the rear end (differential) lubricant as well as for the front-end transfer case. Thanks, jack |
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| If you are looking for driving satisfaction and comfort, I would avoid HONDA Passport. While Honda is known for its reliability, this SUV does not give you a sense of control or comfort, and is a poor excuse for a $25,000 SUV. I would avoid this since there are so many other choices. I have a 1999 Passport. While the engine is smooth, I noticed too many nuisances; loss of power on big bumps, poor breaking, too much noise, lack of directional control on rough roads and bumps. This is my 4th SUV,and the worst. If you ought to have this, you can test drive mine for for a reasonable price. I can't wait to get out of this car. I had HONDA cars. I still don't know how HONDA can put their emblem on this truck. | |
| I have a '98 Honda Passport with 37,000 miles. Like tdreyes, luri5 and kellydinnc, I also have been very frustrated trying to diagnose the road vibration problem. I replaced the factory Yokahama tires at 32,000 miles thinking they were the problem. Since then, I have had three (yes three) sets of tires on this vehicle--Dunlops, Bridgestones, and now Michelins. I have had no less than 5 different tire shops do the balancing. A few days ago, I made a trip of several hundred miles over Interstate highways with the new Michelins and they vibrated from slight to moderate throughout the trip, especially over 6o mph (worst at 65-70mph). At this point, I must conclude it is not the tires (probably never was!)but some mechanical defect. But what?? Faulty ABS system? Warped brake rotors? Out-of-true axle shafts? How about this theory: all rotors experience runout as the miles increase. The ABS system keeps "positive pressure" between the disc pads and rotors. At low speeds, it is not noticeable, but at high speeds, the rotor runout condition creates the front end vibration. Has anyone with this condition had their rotor runout tolerance checked? Maybe having the rotors turned will cure the problem. Let me know. | |
| I took my Passport to Honda. They told me they spent a good part of the day testing the tires, balance, alignment, etc. A few curious events occurred which make me suspicious. First, when I went to pick up my car they had instructions to direct me to a service rep. The rep. explained to me that they did every test known to mankind, and even put on tires from another new passport. They told that it was definitely the tires, and that they were out of spec. They told me to go to the tire manufacturer, who happened to be Firestone/Bridgestone, and get new tires against the tire warranty which came with the car. The second curious event was an item which the service rep said nothing about. The dealer had added a "ring kit". When I called the dealer back to tell them that of course Firestone had disavowed any responsibility, I told them I noticed they had added this "ring kit". The Honda rep. explained to me that some Passports have a problem with the rear axle, and that the "ring kit" fixes this problem. Surprise surprise, the problem could be identified by a "vibration". But of course the Honda people explained that the vibration that the ring kit fixes would not have been the problem I experienced, which was of course caused by the tires. Last but not least, Honda did all of this work for no cost. My bill was zero. Any ideas on how I can take this to another level? | |
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