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| I just got home from my 4th trip to the dealer to correct the very same vibration problem so many other Passport owners are experiencing. They installed new tires, a ring kit, on the car tire balancing, and a front wheel alignment all of which took a total of ten days and cost them $330.00 for a rental car. Thankfully, no charge to me. I was told the car just doesn't like 50 miles per hour. I should have told them I hate the damn car at 50 miles per hour. Anyway the trouble is still there. The state of Florida has a lemon law and I may try to use it. I have to commend the dealership for their efforts but I'm pissed at Honda. Why haven't they come up with a fix by now. They build some of the finest equipment available so you would think this problem would be a thorn in their side. I also have a 1998 Honda CRV that I purchased new and have never had a single problem with it. I'm a Honda lover and I'd buy another, just not a Passport. Thanks for listening and if anybody discovers a fix, lets share it. JER | |
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| I have a 1995.5 4x4 Honda Passort with 51,000 miles have never had a moments problems out of it, I purchased it in Alaska drove from there to NJ it performed like a champion I must admit. This is the second most dependable car I have ever owened. Most expesnive thing I have purschaed on the car was a side mirror (Kids broke playing basketball in drive way). IF you have a honda passort port and you are not getting your monies worth I am truly sorry. I luv my HP HOG. | |
| I have a 97 Honda Passport EX 4X4, and for those of you wondering why your 4X4 is not working, well here is the answer. Your vacuum switch Solenoid is not working. That's the one that kicks you in and out of 4 wheel drive. It cost about $135.00 for parts plus labor at the Honda dealer. Make sure you have a warranty when you buy this truck as this could be your problem. And it will cost you a lot of money to get it fixed. Also watch out for the valve cover gasket. It might leak on you after 60,000 miles. I know this because I just brought my truck in for inspection at the Honda dealer. It was mainly for the 4X4 functionality. About two weeks ago it started having a hard time kicking in to four wheel drive. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. And it didn't work when I needed it. So I brought it in for inspection. Luckily it's still covered under warranty. I'm glad I bought it at Honda coz their customer service is outstanding. Even if you bought your car used as long as you bring it to a Honda dealer they will treat you right. Even though it's expensive. I hope to get my truck back tomorrow night, I miss it... | |
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This is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned--not perfect but better than 66 Olds Cutlas,73 Chev Malibu, 77 Chev Malibu, 86 Lincoln Continental, 82 Honda Accord, 95 Honda Accord, 88 Accura legend, 90 Accura Legend,etc. I have 73,ooo miles on tires with lots of tread left--rotate every 5,000 miles. Vibration problems solved with good wheel balance. Shudder on braking at 18000 miles solved with new pads on rear and machining rotors. Engine warning light was diagnosed correctly by dealer--fill up and make sure gas cap is tight. |
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| Let me start by saying I like my Passport. I think it is still one of the best looking SUVs on the road. If the truck had cup holders I'd never sell it. I am having one problem though, I am getting a rather loud rattle noise coming from the AC. Has anyone else encountered this problem? | |
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I bought a new 2000 honda passport last Sep.. It stalled out total 5 times while I was driving from then. I was so lucky that I'm still alive. I want to contact with the manufactory, but I cannot get the manufactory address even a phone number. If somebody know the info, would you please help me out and send an email to hai_zuo  hotmail.com? Appreciate.
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I have been reading about the 50mph vibration. I just got a 97 from my mother in law and have braking problems. So I took off the rotors to have them turned. When I did I noticed that the spindle had been heated up and changed colors as if the wheel bearing had gone. The rollers looked fine but the inside of the bearing have changed colors also. If the spindle was not made correctly, I believe it would cause this vibration. I repacked the bearing which all were fine except may be one ( but it was Sunday night late) so I put them all back in. I still get the vibration. I also notice using 2 quarts of oil in 3,200 miles. Has any one else noticed this? If so what was it. I may not keep it long if this seems to be a broblem. |
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| After I got the four wheel drive problem fixed, I had to go test it out. If you've read message #50 you'll see that I had the vacuum switch solenoid replaced. The four wheel drive system works like a charm after taking it out to Galena last weekend for a snow boarding. Considering Galena is not really a mountainous area I took the Passport offroading going through snow trails. They're really not snow trails since I just picked my own trail. I've been wondering what those other guys on the Jeep forum are talking about saying that the Jeep is one of the best offroader. Their maybe right but my Passport can hold it's own. I didn't get stuck anywhere, but of course I was cautious enough not to get stuck. The ground was covered with snow and there were no roads going uphill, with the truck on four wheel drive there were no hesitation. I know that if I tried that trail with my car I would be stuck coz the tires on my truck was digging in the snow. When I went back to the trail to get back on the road I could see how deep my tires went. I would not even dare try it with my car. So the snow test went great, I can't wait for summer and check out some dirt trails. Does anyone know some good dirt trail paths with camping around Illinois? | |
| Looking for a second car for town use. Have owned 9 Honda vehicles over 20 years, extremely pleased with all...will I be pleased with a 1995 Honda Passport with 135,000 miles on it? I expect to keep it about a year. It was a leased commercial vehicle and is in really good physical shape inside and out. | |
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