1998 Honda Passport

$6,995
from
2
listings
$7K–$11K
price range
Low$6,995
High$11,300
From$6,995
Avg Mileage125,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 2 active dealer listings as of

Safety

6 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

1998 Honda Passport Pricing

Price Trend

0%
$4K$6K$8K$10K$12KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$11,888
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

Only 2 available nationwide.

Limited supply means limited chances. Get notified the moment new ones appear.

Honda Passport Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 1998 Honda Passport's elevated safety profile includes 6 recall campaigns and 270 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

6
Recalls
270
Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
10V4360002010-22-09
SUSPENSION:REAR

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

View at NHTSA
02I0020012002-03-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.

EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA
00V0580002000-02-03
SUSPENSION:REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR ON THE SURFACE THAT CONTACTS THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET BOLT HEAD AND/OR NUT, THE NUT MAY LOOSEN.

THE BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

View at NHTSA
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98V1700021998-24-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. A GROUND CONNECTION TERMINAL WAS NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED IN THE SUPPLIER'S ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MANUFACTURING LINE. THIS IMPROPER CRIMPING PROCESS CAN LEAVE AN IMPRESSION ON THE TERMINAL THAT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A STRESS FRACTURE. S

IF A TERMINAL IS FRACTURED, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAN RECEIVE AN ERRONEOUS SIGNAL INDICATING A HIGH VEHICLE SPEED, THEREBY CAUSING THE PCM TO CUT THE FUEL, CAUSING A 'NO-START' CONDITION, OR A POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL.

View at NHTSA
98V1700001998-24-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. A GROUND CONNECTION TERMINAL WAS NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED IN THE SUPPLIER'S ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MANUFACTURING LINE. THIS IMPROPER CRIMPING PROCESS CAN LEAVE AN IMPRESSION ON THE TERMINAL THAT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A STRESS FRACTURE. S

IF A TERMINAL IS FRACTURED, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAN RECEIVE AN ERRONEOUS SIGNAL INDICATING A HIGH VEHICLE SPEED, THEREBY CAUSING THE PCM TO CUT THE FUEL, CAUSING A 'NO-START' CONDITION, OR A POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL.

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97V2060021997-13-11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER'S SIDE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT RUBBER FLOOR MAT. REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FEET AND ACTUATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN RESULT IN A SHIFTING OF THE MAT'S POSITION. THIS SHIFTING CAN CAUSE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

THIS COULD CAUSE A RESTRICTION OF THE PEDAL'S RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1998 Honda Passport has accumulated 270 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes, hydraulic leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic48
02Suspension37
03Structure26
04Engine And Engine Cooling20
05Power Train18
270 total across 1 model years (1998–1998)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Passport Fuel Economy

16–17mpg combined
·
15-16city
·
19hwy
·
$2,600-$2,750/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 1998 Honda Passport ranges from 16 to 17 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1998 Honda Passport

36States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1998.

Buying a 1998 Honda Passport?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1998 Honda Passport a good car to buy?

The 1998 Honda Passport has its strengths and its watch-outs. 6 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report service brakes, hydraulic as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 1998 Honda Passport?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 1998 Honda Passport. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 1998 Honda Passport?

You'll get between 16 and 17 MPG combined from the 1998 Honda Passport, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1998 Honda Passport?

Out of 270 owner complaints, service brakes, hydraulic issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 1998 compare to other Honda Passport years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Honda Passport model years. Visit the Honda Passport buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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