Trim Report

Honda Passport RTL1998

Includes:PASSPO|RTL
$28,555
Starting From
1,098
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,098 active dealer listings as of

Min $28,555
Max $53,100
From $28,555
Fresh
Safety

6 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

1998 Honda Passport RTL Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Passport RTL

Location data for all 1998 Honda Passport trims combined

36States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

Honda Passport Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1998 Honda Passport trims

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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Honda Passport Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1998 Honda Passport trims

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
Passport 2WD - Manual 5-spd
17mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city19 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Passport 4WD - Manual 5-spd
17mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city19 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Passport 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
16mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city19 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Passport 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
16mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city19 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the RTL Worth It?

Common questions about the 1998 Honda Passport RTL

How does the RTL compare to other Honda Passport trims?

with 1,098 listings tracked, the RTL sits in a specific spot in the 1998 Honda Passport lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1998 Honda Passport page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1998 Honda Passport RTL?

Budget for standard RTL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1998 has 6 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Honda Passport RTL?

The best model year for the Honda Passport RTL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Honda Passport overview.

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