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2002 Honda Passport

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2002 Honda Passport.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2002 Honda Passport

Recall·10V436000

Suspension: rear

VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY…

Recall·05V466000

Fuel system: fuel pump

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO FUEL CONTAMINATED WITH SILICON MAY DEVELOP SMALL PIN HOLES IN THE FUEL PUMP FEED…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 35 owners reported

Suspension7
Power train7
Structure5
Air bags4

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2002 Honda Passport at a glance

Trims
EXLX
Engine
3.2L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2002 Honda Passport?

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2002 Honda Passport with NHTSA, most often about the structure. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2002 Honda Passport reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2002 Honda Passport?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2002 Honda Passport listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.