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Car hit a tree head-on and air bags did not deploy, consumer sustainedinjuries.
While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.the air bags failed to deploy upon impact.a police report was issued, but no one was cited.*sc
Problems that continue to exist are as follows: 1- miles per gallon are far below what was indicated.in such a spiraling cost per gallon environment, usage of gas it 30% to 50% greater than the manufacturer says.i believe this is deceptive 2- the "engine warning light" has gone on several times.this last time the honda dealer says it is a special "backordered" item that may fix both the mpg issue as well as the "warning" issue.the question that could not be answered was, it is harmful to the car or a danger to me driving the car.3- during a recent ice storm my car bumped a telephone pole and it shattered the bumper.the speed could not have exceeded 2 to 3 mph.the entire bumber has to be replaced due to the extensiveness of the damage....cost ~$1000.00.4- upon evaluating the above issue the repair specialist (an independent car repair person) asked if i knew that my vehicle was not a honda but an isuzu.i was not made aware of this during my purchase!!!an issue i consider to be deceptive as this will constiture my fourth or fifth "honda".i was led to believe i was, again, purchasing a "honda".not happy about that.what can you do to help me with the above issues.my warning light has been on for almost 3 weeks now since i took it to the dealer.is this too long and what is happening to the engine of my car?thanks for your assistance!ray vaitsas1000 pebble drivegreensboro, nc 27410
Consumer stated that she was driving an unstable vehicle. When consumer droveabove 60 mph vehicle shook,and was hard to control.when consumer took vehicle to the dealer/mechanic, she was told by the mechanic that it mightbe the way she drove. She tookvehicle to the mechanic several times. One mechanic toldconsumer that there wasa front end problem. Also, there wasa fuel leakage problem.consumer had toconstantly refuelvehicle after driving a short distance.
While driving at highway speeds the engine died, lost power steering and power brakes (lost vacuum to booster.) the #1 intake lifter button popped out and the cam lobe hammered the lifter and valve into the #1 cylinder causing catastrophic engine failure. Engine oil was in mid range and had ~2000k on engine oil change. No fluid mixing occurred prior to or after the incident.when valve was pushed into the cylinder it was bent, the locking up of the cam on the passenger side of the engine caused the water pump to be broken bending the idler pulley down dumping antifreeze out onto the road.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2001 honda passport used oil1 qt. And half every two weeks, bought 2001 used about 1/2 a qt. Between oil change at firs. At this point it used more during the years.
2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place i bought from.front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase.check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase.exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase.3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on.1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle.transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace.exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area.something underneath is cracked severly.i am depressed, as i paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history.dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief.warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring.i was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise.oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days.gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up.oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis.shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear.also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure.i consider major depression from this a injury.
I purchased a 2001 honda passport vin [xxx] at curry hondacrompond road yorktownheightsny10598date 03 june 2002 with vehicle service contract number [xxx] issuing dealer curry hondaeffective date 06-04-2002 expiration date 08-13-2008 or either expiration mileage 100,000.00actual mileage of my vehicle is 46,000.00. My vehicle had a mechanical breakdown last november 23 2005 andi took it to the dealer to fix it. They call me to inform that they denied to cover of this damage saying abuse and negligence. I have taken twice to check my vehicle to the honda dealer even though they charged me $500.00 each time for servicesthey did not fix properly because my vehicle did not pass the annual inspectionand had the same problem of lose of power, i alert them in advance of this problem. I did all proper maintenance ,ichanged oilevery 3,000.00 miles most of time my vehicle stay parked at home i used commute back and forward to work ( 10 miles daily 5 daysa week) and ithad few miles. Please help me and investigate if there are others similar complaints or defectives of these type of vehicle.i think this is not fair denyng coverage. Thank you in advance for your help[xxx]. Udated 07/17/2012information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the vehicle began to stall and the engine revved.the vehicle failed to drive forward and would only drive in reverse.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and her cousin, a mechanic, diagnosed the cause of failure as the catalytic converter.she was informed that there was a recall on the catalytic converter, but the only open recall on her vehicle was for the frontal air bags.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 86,000.updated 01-16-08.after further investigation, it was determined there was a problem with the throttle position sensor. Updated
This model 2001 honda passport has a history of frame rust. There was one recall 2010 but it did not address tank shield rust - only rear axle parts.the passport has 72373 miles and the honda dealer wants to charge for a report requested by honda motors.****at this point i do not know if the gas tank is going to fall out.****
2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place i bought from.front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase.check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase.exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase.3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on.1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle.transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace.exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area.something underneath is cracked severly.i am depressed, as i paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history.dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief.warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring.i was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise.oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days.gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up.oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis.shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear.also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure.i consider major depression from this a injury.
The fuel tank shield for my 2001 honda passport is completely rusted out. Upon researching the situation i have encountered quite a few people having this same problem. I am scared to even drive the vehicle as this shield is "barely" holding the tank up and could fail at any moment thus dropping the tank.
A few years back my trailing linkage on both sides of vehicle rusted away from frame. The drivers side was first and i was traveling at 50 mph. Hit pot hole and drivers side linkage broke off. Causing me to fish tail in traffic and almost crash.now i have two cracks in my frame and the rear cross member is rusted through. I have also had the fuel tank support fixed and welded back onto my truck. This will cost me thousands to fix to hopefully make it a drivable vehicle again. Or. American honda can buyout these vehicles from these owners.
While driving at highway speeds the engine died, lost power steering and power brakes (lost vacuum to booster.) the #1 intake lifter button popped out and the cam lobe hammered the lifter and valve into the #1 cylinder causing catastrophic engine failure. Engine oil was in mid range and had ~2000k on engine oil change. No fluid mixing occurred prior to or after the incident.when valve was pushed into the cylinder it was bent, the locking up of the cam on the passenger side of the engine caused the water pump to be broken bending the idler pulley down dumping antifreeze out onto the road.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumerneeded to refill the fuel tank every 60 miles.vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they replaced the fuel system pump which was defective.afterwards,gas fumeswere leaking.
Dt*:the contact stated when starting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal must be depressed.the engine also stops when decreasing the speed.the dealershipreplaced the throttle body and ignition sensor, as well as, reprogrammed the computer.the problem persists. The dealership is going to replace the fuel pump next.
Dt*:the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal must be depressed.the engine also fails while decreasing speed.the dealership replaced the throttle body and ignition sensor, as well as, reprogramed the computer.the problem persists and the dealership is going to replace the fuel pump next.
I am having problems with the fuel gauge. I feel like i should be betting in las vegas since i never have an idea about how much gas i have in the tank. Since it is extremely erratic - bouncing to empty to full - even after i have filled up. I haven't taken it in yet, as i having been researching the problem, which seems to be quite common in the honda passport and its identical twin the isuzu rodeo.
In december 2002, the transmission would not slip into first gear from a complete stop and when i would have to slow down for traffic and accelerate.the truck would jerk into first gear. Also, when i put the truck into reverse, once i shifted the gear into drive, it would take 8-10 seconds before the car would slip into first gear.january 4, 2003, i took the car to a repair shop and told them the problem i was having and they serviced the transmission, telling me that i was low on fluid, but that there weren't any apparent or visible problems.i did not have any further problems with the truck until february 5th or 6th, when the jerking began again.on february 10, 2002, on my way home from work i started the truck and it took about 20 seconds for the car to slip into first gear.then as i was going 55-60 miles an hour up an incline on a major expressway, the truck would not accelerate and began to make a "moaning" noise and the check transmission light came on.this was the first time that the transmission light had ever come on.i had to quickly pull over onto the shoulder to avoid being hit by a semi truck that was behind me.i turned the car off for a few minutes and started it again an the transmission light was off, but i could not accelrate over 20 miles an hour.i slowly drove to the nearest exit.the next day i took the car to a transmission repair shop and was told that i was 3 quarts low on transmission fluid, and that the cause was that the accumalator in the transmission was leaking.this car is only 2 years old! this is ridiculous!
When accelerating from a dead stop, the transmission fails to slip into first gear sometimes.the car will jerk a little as the transmission attempts to go into first gear, and the "check transmission" light and "check engine" light will come on.at this moment, the transmission is in a failed state, and you have to stop the car completely, wait a while for the transmission to recover (about 5-10 seconds) before you can try to accelerate again.this poses a serious danger, especially when entering intersections.i've had a situation where i was trying to make a right turn and merge onto a busy street, only to have the suv jerk me forward a few feet, and have the transmission fail.i had to come to a full stop, let the car recover before accelerating away. Luckily, there wasn't a car approaching, or else, i would've been left helpless (unable to accelerate), and would've gotten hit.this problem has occurred a few times now, and luckily for me, it hasn't resulted in any accidents as of yet.i reported this to the dealer, but they said that there is nothing they can do unless they can reproduce the problem while they have the suv.
The car has a "hard shift" going up from 1st to 2nd and back down periodically. It is accompanied by a loud clunk, loss of power, a jerking of the car and occasionally a growling sound in the front end. Diagnostics on the computer is negative, only once has the check engine light come on, but the car has been found to be low on transmission fluid three different times in 4 weeks with no apparent leak. It has done this only once for a mechanic and they recommended removing and rebuilding the transmission. American honda-customer service stated that i needed to take it to a honda dealership for diagnosis. It was there today but they did not find anything wrong, except the transmission fluid was low again.this car is a 2001 and has 40,800 miles. We have also had to have the catalytic converter replaced and the serpentine belt replaced- both very unusual for a car with so few miles.
2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place i bought from.front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase.check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase.exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase.3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on.1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle.transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace.exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area.something underneath is cracked severly.i am depressed, as i paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history.dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief.warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring.i was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise.oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days.gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up.oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis.shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear.also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure.i consider major depression from this a injury.
After placing our 2001 honda passport in "park" and turning off ignition, and removing the keys, and exiting the vehicle, it rolled down the driveway.on two different occasions.later it did it again for the goodyear oil change technician.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.the contact stated that the rear axle separated from the frame.the dealer stated that they would not repair it because the vehicle would be unsafe to drive.a new frame would have to be purchased and would cost more than the vehicle's value to repair.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty; therefore, no repairs would be performed.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 112,000.
Front passenger restraint belt has a design flaw. Belt will completely lock up, and not release to allow any movement bypassenger.please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving the engine light came on due to fuel leakage.consumer tookvehicle intodealer, and dealer replacedtank. But soon after there was fuel leakage again, and the engine light came back on again.consumer also stated that seat blet is malfunctioning.
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-the contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph attempting to stop the vehicle . The brake pedal was applied several times, followed by no power response. When the emergency brake was engaged the vehicle stopped immediately. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate to the failure. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Updated 6/1/10 the consumer stated the stop was too late which resulted in an accident and her vehicle was totaled.updated 07/08/10.
2001 honda passport- abs light comes on and goes off randomly,abs brakes lock up when accelerating from any an all minimally fast starts.
2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place i bought from.front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase.check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase.exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase.3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on.1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle.transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace.exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area.something underneath is cracked severly.i am depressed, as i paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history.dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief.warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring.i was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise.oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days.gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up.oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis.shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear.also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure.i consider major depression from this a injury.
Prior to 1st incident, noticed spongy non-responsive brakes at all speeds.as the problem progressed, the brake pedal would go down to the floor and brake distance increased.on 3 occurrences, i experienced near collisions. I first noticed the problem on june 29th, 2001. Second incident occurred without notice as i was pulling out of a parking lot at approx 8 miles/hr.first, i heard a sound as i was slowing down to approach the signal. Then, the abs went off for approx. 5 to 10 seconds and during that time, i was not able to stop.i proceeded to turn right at the red signal with no other option available to me at the time.from there, i took the vehicle to suburban honda where i originally bought and serviced my honda passport.please note that the abs indicator light came on the night before the 2nd incident.
On a number of occasions whenbrakes are applied in a panic stop they fail to respond, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.please give any further details.
Prior to 1st incident, noticed spongy non-responsive brakes at all speeds.as the problem progressed, the brake pedal would go down to the floor and brake distance increased.on 3 occurrences, i experienced near collisions. I first noticed the problem on june 29th, 2001. Second incident occurred without notice as i was pulling out of a parking lot at approx 8 miles/hr.first, i heard a sound as i was slowing down to approach the signal. Then, the abs went off for approx. 5 to 10 seconds and during that time, i was not able to stop.i proceeded to turn right at the red signal with no other option available to me at the time.from there, i took the vehicle to suburban honda where i originally bought and serviced my honda passport.please note that the abs indicator light came on the night before the 2nd incident.
2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place i bought from.front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase.check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase.exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase.3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on.1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle.transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace.exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area.something underneath is cracked severly.i am depressed, as i paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history.dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief.warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring.i was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise.oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days.gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up.oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis.shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear.also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure.i consider major depression from this a injury.
My 2001 honda passport4x4 that i purchased brand new in 2001. While my husband was driving it in july on the 16th 2008. He almost got into a bad accident. The frame completely gave way on both sides on the back. There is nothing holding the top of the vehicle together. Well called dealer and honda motor corp. Both said they offered a warranty, 5 years. I guess they do not care about their product. Everybody i have spoke with including the dealer, said i do not know how or why this happened. My vehicle looks great though. I just can't drive it. I don't even know if it can be fixed they said to take it to a body shop.i paid almost 30,000 for this suv and now it hit the 7 year mark and i can't drive it because the frame rotted apart.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact noticed that the frame had rotted. Both the dealer and manufacturer advised the contact that there were no related recalls and could only perform repairs that were authorized by nhtsa. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 106,000 and the failure mileage was 104,000.
Put in a complaint of frame rot of 2001 honda passport complaint #1029472 november 6,2009,got recall for suspension bracket recall#10v436000 was told by honda repair dept. When i dropped it of to clean it out because i probably wouldn't get it back and i didn't. This was january 9,2011 honda offered me the price that it would cost to fix the frame for my vehicle but told me it still wouldn't be safe. Whole frame should be recalled and a fair market value should be paid for these vehicles!
Frame rusted out and fuel tank mounting bracket rusted through.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The contact mentioned that the vehicle could not pass inspection due to the condition of the frame. In addition, the brackets that held the fuel tank were also corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because there were holes in the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame had severe corrosion damage. The technician stated that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle was not safe to drive until the frame was replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the technician noted that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. The technician stated that the failure, if not remedied, would cause the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The contact stated that the service engine light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The vin was not provided.
The frame is completely rusted out and un drivable.
On june 18, 2015, while on the brake and stopping behind a vehicle at an intersection (moving at a crawl speed, less than 0.5 mph), my honda passport lunged forward hitting the car in front of me.the car was contained the driver and a passenger.believing at that time my brakes just failed (i couldn't grasp how acceleration and forward movement could occur when i was firmly on my brakes), i had my brake booster and master cylinder replaced.on june 29, 2015 in a parking space, while i was at a crawl speed (less than 0.5 mph) and on the brakes, the vehicle lunged forward again, going to the next parking space and hitting a parked car.the vehicle engine surged as though i was on the accelerator, and my foot was only on the brake. Thank goodness nobody was in the parked vehicle, nobody was between the two vehicles, and only body damage resulted from this dangerous situation.
My husband and i bought this vehicle a few days ago.today he took it in to get a tune up and oil change.when the mechanic had the car lifted he recognized a significant amount of cracks/rust frame.the plastic gas tank is about to fall out of the metal casing that surrounds it, it is almost completely ate away.there is also a frame crack due to rust on the passenger rear frame behind the rear tire.the mechanic advised that we not continue to drive this car until the issue has been resolved due to our safety.we found some information on a recall pertaining to the same problems that were occurring on our vehicle:http://news.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5798-enwhen we searched our vin number no recalls showed up, even though the car was bought, sold, and driven in what honda refers to as a "salt belt" state.not sure why my vehicle was not included in the recall as it is having the same safety issues as the vehicles that were recalled are having. Please advise why our vehicle was not included in this recall when it clearly has the same issues as the vehicles that were.thanks for you time.
Problems that continue to exist are as follows: 1- miles per gallon are far below what was indicated.in such a spiraling cost per gallon environment, usage of gas it 30% to 50% greater than the manufacturer says.i believe this is deceptive 2- the "engine warning light" has gone on several times.this last time the honda dealer says it is a special "backordered" item that may fix both the mpg issue as well as the "warning" issue.the question that could not be answered was, it is harmful to the car or a danger to me driving the car.3- during a recent ice storm my car bumped a telephone pole and it shattered the bumper.the speed could not have exceeded 2 to 3 mph.the entire bumber has to be replaced due to the extensiveness of the damage....cost ~$1000.00.4- upon evaluating the above issue the repair specialist (an independent car repair person) asked if i knew that my vehicle was not a honda but an isuzu.i was not made aware of this during my purchase!!!an issue i consider to be deceptive as this will constiture my fourth or fifth "honda".i was led to believe i was, again, purchasing a "honda".not happy about that.what can you do to help me with the above issues.my warning light has been on for almost 3 weeks now since i took it to the dealer.is this too long and what is happening to the engine of my car?thanks for your assistance!ray vaitsas1000 pebble drivegreensboro, nc 27410
Consumer states the hood vibrates.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While driving at speeds of 50 mph in rainy weather, the drivers side frame fractured down the center. The dealer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. The contact consulted with an independent mechanic who advised the frame repair would only last for approximately one to two years before the failure would recur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current mileage was 98,554 and the failure mileage was 98,529.
First the honda dealership told headquarters that my 2001 passports frame was in such poor condition and unsafe that the recall repair would not fix the problem. So headquarters requested more pictures of the frame damage for their technical department. Today simon from headquarters called and said they were going to go ahead with the recall repair even though this car will still be unsafe to drive. He told me that the rusted frame was worse in the front than in the rear where they would install the new brackets. The rear of the car was already separating from the back of the frame. So they are fixing a car that will never be safe because they used defective materials on all their frames for vehicles under rodeo and passport from 1998-2002. This was reported many times over the years of this rust problem and then the recall fix is issued september 2010. What does it take to get some help withthese big corporations when they expect us to drive their unsafe cars and sign waivers on the rusted frame pictures. I am not driving that passport anywhere as human lives are at stake, including mine. How is it that some receive a pay off for their car and i get stuck paying a loan for 2 1/2 more years for a car i can't drive. Where is the justice here?i think this is the most horrific thing a car company can doto hundreds of thousands people who were loyal to that company. How many lives or accidents is it going to take before we get help. Someone in power needs to helpus get this resolved with honda and include the frame in the recall process as they are basically in the same condition. We are supposed to sit back and take this and do nothing about this severe injustice.if someone even reads these complaints would be a miracle as it took many years to even get a bracket recall from honda.please help us who have only this car as our only transportation. I can't even look for work as i have no car but i have a car payment to make and insurance.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.the contact stated that the rear axle separated from the frame.the dealer stated that they would not repair it because the vehicle would be unsafe to drive.a new frame would have to be purchased and would cost more than the vehicle's value to repair.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty; therefore, no repairs would be performed.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 112,000.
My 2001 honda passport is included in the recall just released by isuzu and honda.they've only recalled the "lower link bracket" but in reading other complaints it is the consensus that this is a frame issue, which should be recalled.i'm in the process of waiting to hear from honda mitigation about the next step as they have deemed my vehicle not repairable.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact statedwhile driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to passanother vehicle, the rear began veering in the opposite direction of the front of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the frame was corroded and rusted. In addition, the main beam of the frame had completely fractured from the vehicle. The mechanic was able to remove chunks of corroded metal from the frame but advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure and current mileage was approximately 133,000. Updated 09/24/10. *ljthe consumer stated the frame was cracked and rusted to the point where the rear window and tailgate would no longer open. Updated 09/24/10
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that the structure of the suspension mount was entirely rusted and corroded. The contact stated that there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000- suspension: rear) which would only cover the replacement of the brackets but not the frame. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 100,000.
The frame of 2001 honda passport/isuzu rodeo completely rusted.vehicle is only 8 years old and has only 64k miles.mechanic found stress points on trailing arm that connects to the rear axle on drivers side.i was advised that the rear axle could break if car hit a pot hole or if the car was stopped too suddenly.this car is not safe to drive.
I was driving this morning when the left rear tension bar snapped away from the frame of my 2001 honda passport.after having it towed to a garage and inspected by a trusted friend, he has just informed me that the vehicle is no longer in drivable condition, as the entire frame is rusted through.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The vehicle was going through state inspection when the contact was advised that the frame was rusting. One year later, the vehicle would not pass state inspection because the frame was severely corroded. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not under recall and repairs would be at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,339 and the current mileage was 102,842.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle began to sway from side to side. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and found that the there were two stabilizer bars hanging from the vehicle and there was severe frame rust. The dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and they would not provide any assistance. The manufacturer also was not willing to provide any assistance and advised taking the vehicle to the dealer. The contact attempted to have the vehicle towed the dealer however, the tow truck driver was hesitant to tow the vehicle due to the condition of the vehicle's frame. The vehicle was not driven and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000.
2001 honda passport - rusted frame.i detected enormous amounts of rust to the frame of my vehicle when i was going to install a reese trailer hitch.several holes were present in the frame, completely rusted through.more holes can easily be pushed through with my finger.this seems to me to be a potentially dangerous condition that could cause catastrophic failure of the frame and subsequently loss of control of the vehicle.incidentally, i could not install the hitch due to the amount of rust in the frame.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that the entire frame was rusted.the dealer stated that even if they repaired the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear), the vehicle would still not be safe to drive. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 80,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 79,000.updated 06/02/11updated 1/13/2012 *ln
We drive a 2001 honda passport. As i was coming home with my two small children, my car starting to wander to one side, fortunately i was less than a half mile from home. I then heard a terrible sound like scraping. My husband looked under the car and rear driver side frame is completely rusted and falling apart. The passenger side is in the same condition. We saw a news report and it described what happened to us. I am appalled that our lives were in danger had i been going on a highway.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed that the rear of the vehicle was swaying. The driver coasted over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear suspension bracket was detached and the subframe was corroded through. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called baron honda at (631) 714-2094, 17 medford ave, patchogue, ny 11772) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Filed original complaint (odi number 10342822) )07/13/10. Since then i returned the car to the garage due to brake problems and was told that my 2001 honda passport frame is so rotted out that it should not have passed the last inspection and will definitely not pass further inspections and should be gotten rid of as soon as possible. The rusted frame is not repairable. I already spent a large amount of money to have a piece of the frame welded so the car could be used until another alternative could be found. I cannot sell or trade this car in, so it will need to be junked. Neither honda or isuzu wants to hear anything about it.
Took honda passport 2001 for inspection and frame is completely rusted.it is becoming a safety hazard for my family.getting rid of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While the contact was driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle began to shift gears, shake and vibrate from one side to another. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The rear frame rail was completely destroyed due to excessive rust and corrosion. The technician stated that the vehicle not be repaired due to the repair expense.the failure mileage was approximately 90,495.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While pulling out ofhis driveway at speeds of 5 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the front axle began rubbing against the wheel well. The contact exited the vehicle and upon further inspection, found that the entire frame had rusted and began corroding. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance due to the vehicles age. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was not available. The failureand current mileages were 95,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.the contact stated that the frame was completely rusted and exhibited rust holes throughout the frame.the contact called the manufacturer regarding the rust and the manufacturer stated that they could only replace the upper trailing arm bracket.the contact believed the vehicle was unsafe to drive.the failure mileage was 182,000.
2001 honda passport.rear trailing linkage rusted away from frame. Received recall a year later from honda.truck is now at a welder getting the rear frame rails patched due to rusting.its not only the frame rails that are rusting away. Mileage on vehicle is 125000.i have noticed the entire frame from front to back rusting.this is a serious issue.can and will cause an accident or death.my experience was with the rear trailing linkage.was doing 45 mph down a highway, hit a bump,linkage broke away from the frame..i fished tailed in traffic, luckily not hitting anyone or hurting myself.this vehicle needs to be taken off the road. And customers reimbursed and compensated.
While driving my 2001 honda passport down rt. 51 i heard a very loud ,crunching noise under my car. Suddenly i had no control of the vehicle. Terrified, and after weaving back and forth on the road among other traffic, i was finally able to get the car off the road. It had to be towed on a flatbed truck. I was told by the tow truck operator that the underside of the car was totally rusted out and that he had never seen a control arm totally rust off a car. My car has been garage kept and well maintained since i bought it new in 2001. The collision center that it was towed to tried to weld the frame, but, there is still major rust damage under the car. I notified my honda dealer of the problem and was told that since it was an isuzu product honda held no responsibility for the problem. This automobile only has 90,000 miles on it and i planned to continue using it for several years to come..
My 2001 honda passport went in for inspection for recall for the lower link trailing brackets. The brackets were installed over the rusted frame on 03/16/11. It was stated in emails to the corporate office that even if the stage 3 repairs were completed as instructed the vehicle would be unsafe to drive due to the deep corrosion in other portions as well. Honda told jeffrey honda to still perform the stage 3 repair as the other corrosion areas do not apply to this current campaign. It is jeffrey honda's professional opinion that the vehicle remains unsafe to drive due to heavy and deep corrosion to rear trailing arms, rear frame hanging not bolted together. Fuel tank housing rusted and half way portions as well.honda corporate office refuses to offer a buy back offer for this vehicle. They have bought back other vehicles that were not as bad as mine and tell me that they are sorry but they will do nothing else for me. My vehicle is not safe to drive and still has a 2 year loan on it with full coverage insurance. It is not my fault that honda used defective steel when making these frames for these vehicles. Case manager [xxx] says the buy back offers are on a case-by-case basis. In our many conversations he can not tell me why my vehicle does not meet the criteria. It is rusted underneath from one end to the other. The trailing brackets installed are like a band aid for a broken leg. I feel discriminated against as others get buy back offers and all i get is sorry. I had to have the vehicle towed home because of safety issues. It can never be driven again with only 80,000 miles and a perfect body because the whole frame is rotted. I feel that the recall should be reopened to include the frame. Many people are still driving these vehicles with the rotted frames as it is their only transportation. They are risking their life and the lives of others on the road by continuing to drive these vehicles. All states should of received a inspection notice for these vehicles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedo
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While the dealer was inspecting the vehicle for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000, suspension rear the technicians noticed that the frame was severally covered with rust. The manufacturer stated that the repairs were not covered under the recall. The dealer stated the repairs for the recall would be covered but the frame was the customers responsibility. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 164,992.
I purchased the car in maryland.i moved to pa in 2009.pa inspection was conducted in 10/09.the car passed inspection.very few miles driven during 2009/2010.a honda dealership's service station in pa inspected the car's frame today (7/22/10).their report is:"inspected frame.rust through on lt rear fame rail bottom, metal scaling on both rear frame rails.no visible hole at radius rods.customer to monitor situation.vehicle will not pass pa state inspection.probable rust through at rt rear arm."we will no longer drive the car since it is not safe.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.when the contact started the vehicle, the rear and front ends moved in different directions.he checked the bottom of the vehicle and noticed that the frame and torsion bars were rottingfrom the rear to the front end of the vehicle.the frame has also split on both sides.the contact has not spoken with or taken his vehicle to the dealer.the failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 6/15/09 the consumer stated the was rust where the torsion bar go to the frame. Updated 06/17/09.
I was driving my 2001 honda passport when it started jerking to one side after letting off the gas,but only slightly,like wind had hit the car all of a sudden. This went on for a couple days,and when i was going around a turn,i heard a loud noise,like something breaking and grinding,and the car started to shimmy all over the road. When i had it looked at,i was told its unfixable because there is frame rot where the rear suspension lower link completely rotted off the frame and the a-arm also completely rotted off. There are swiss-cheese like holes all through the frame. It is now undriveable. According to my research this is a known issue, and a possible recall. I very strongly agree that there should be a recall or class action lawsuit. I was very luck y that we were only going about 10 mph when it happened,or there could have been a serious crash. This is obviously a manufacturer error.
I own a 2001 honda passport . I just learned from a mechanic and also confirmed with the service manager of my local honda dealership ( century motors honda, cincinnati, ohio) that there is severe corrosion on the frame on driver's side of the frame and other areas are showing signs but are not corroded through yet. I was told by them that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and could result in a serious accident. The service manager took a picture and sent it to honda corporate and they refuse any responsibility.i have always lived in ohio so it could nothave been affected by salt water ect...i also did not learn until now that my passport was made by isuzu and not honda. I purchased it new from a honda dealer.i was told that repair on the frame is not advisable, due to safety issues and the fact there are other areas on the frame that may rust completely in the near future.i hope you can help me with this issue. Thank you,gail wood
My honda passport began toswerve uncontrollably at 25 mph.i stopped at service station and had a mechanic inspect the car. He found the frame had rusted through causing the rear stabilizer to break free. In that condition the left side of the rear axle is not connected to the frame and vehicle control is compromised.
The frame on my 2001 honda passport has rusted beyond repair. It has become unsafe to drive because of the rotting/rusting frame.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that while repairing a flat, she noticed the frame was rotted and corroded. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
While driving my 2001 honda passport on sept 5, 2010 vehicle became unresponsive to my steering veering to left of center.i was driving 55mph and thought i had a flat tire so i stopped got out of vehicle and inspected tires.i had no flats.i then thought that maybe i had belts in the tire separate so i continued on my route to destination at lower speeds of 25-35mph.same thing vehicle was pulling to left and when i made right turn and slowed down to get off road i heard some noise like something rubbing against right rear passenger wheel. I got out of vehicle and noticed the stabilizer bar was detached due to corrosion.i was a few miles from home and drove with my blinkers on and on the right hand shoulder of road at 5-10mph.after researching on internet, i see there are several people with same problem and thought i should report it.the vehicle is a 2001 honda passport with approximately 125,000 miles.body is in great shape but when looking underneath at frame it is severely rusted.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact had the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) which was suppose to repair the lower link brackets on the vehicle because of rust. The contact then took the vehicle for state inspection and was informed that the vehicle did not pass due to severe frame rust and fractures. The contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it did not pass the frame test check. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that while changing the brakes the frame was covered with an excessive amount of rust. The contact did not notify the manufacturer.the contact stated that if the vehicle was in motion the frame could have broken and caused a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 174,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs however, the dealer advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to excessive corrosion.the vehicle could still be repaired under the recall yet the dealer advised against it because it would not repair the remainder of the severely corroded frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 117,000.updated03/23/11
9/11/10 while driving 2001 honda passport, i heard a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle and simultaneously i lost control of the vehicle.it was towed on a flatbed due to extensive frame rot.the honda dealer said the frame was so badly corroded there was no place on the frame that they could attach the lower link bracket back onto the vehicle.the loud noise was the lower link bracket breaking loose from the frame because the frame rotted through.i was told the vehicle was not road safe and needed a frame replacement.since an ea had been opened honda suggested i go to a garage that can bypass the corrosion and rig something up that would allow a temporary fix until a recall was issued.i did the repair at a cost of $1,200.00, but it was not guaranteed or road safe for anything but side roads around town.later a recall was issued on the lower link brackets.my lower link brackets are not defective they are fine and completely intact.the problem is my entire frame is corroded through all layers and is riddled with holes.the bracket cannot be attached because you cannot weld a bracket onto rust and holes.from the date of the recall both honda of torrington and the independent garage that did the temporary repair said the vehicle was not road safe , fell well outside the parameters of the worst stage included in the recall and that my case would be referred to honda to negotiate a settlement.after months of calls to the dealer about the status i was told to bring the vehicle down for the recall repair. We requested to be present and did not authorize repairs unless we were.we called the dealer to ask when they would be calling us down.they said to arrive in one half hour because that's when they would be bring the vehicle in. When we arrived 20 minutes later, we were told a stage 2 repair was already done per the tech-line.which consisted of spraying wax over an unsafe frame. They refused to put on our invoice that it was road safe.
2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place i bought from.front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase.check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase.exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase.3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on.1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle.transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace.exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area.something underneath is cracked severly.i am depressed, as i paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history.dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief.warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring.i was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise.oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days.gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up.oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis.shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear.also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure.i consider major depression from this a injury.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact observed that the vehicles main frame exhibited excessive rust and corrosion. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact had concerns of the significant safety hazard.the failure and current mileages were74,000. Updated 11/03/09.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While the vehicle was being inspected the contact was informed that the frame was displayed signs ofrust. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. He took the vehicleto a local repair facility, and a mechanic noted that the frame had corrosion.he then speculated that the holes in the frame would eventually caused the frame to fracture. The dealerstated that since there were no recalls, it would cost$5000.00 to repair the frame. The frame cannot be wielded. The failure and current mileages were 150000.
I had taken my 2001 honda passport (isuzu rodeo) in to the service station for an oil change and inspection sticker. When the mechanic was getting ready to put the vehicle on the lift, he noticed the problem with the rotted frame. The left rear section of frame is rotted involving the suspension, trail arm bracket (suspension link), body mount bracket and rear suspension. He said it was so bad that he would not even put the vehicle on the lift for fear the frame would break off. A 2 - 3 foot section of the frame needs to be replaced but we can not find one at any salvage yards, all the ones we have contacted do have frames for the vehicle but they all have the same problem as the one i have just described. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and i am stuck making payments on a vehicle i can no longer drive.
I was driving my 2001 honda passport and as i turned a corner, it felt as if the rear was fish tailing but it wasn't very noticeable.i drove home and later left to bring my daughter to driver's ed and as i pulled out of my driveway, i felt as if i lost control of the vehicle, like i was driving on ice.i had the vehicle towed on a flat bed and repaired, though my mechanic stated that the repair wasn't going to hold for all that long due to the horrible rust issues on the frame.i had the driver's side "patched" a few years ago when i went to have the vehicle inspected, it didn't pass due to the frame.this is a very serious issue!i'd prefer for all of these vehicles be removed from the roadway and for the dealers to properly reimburse their customers.my vehicle has lost a lot of value because of the patches made to the frame.i'm afraid i've lost a lot of money.
My vehicle is a 2001 honda passport 4x4 v6 with 73,000 miles. The frame broke right where thebracket for one of the arms in the rear suspension connects. This caused me to lose control.
I have a 2001 honda passport and the rear of the frame completely rotted and the vehicle is now useless.i was driving to get onto the highway and lost control of the car momentarily so i pulled over.i thought it was a tie rod and drove approximately 15 to 20 miles an hour and dropped my vehicle off at the garage.i was informed that the frame rotted an dthey were surprised my rear axle was still attached.i was told that it was basically staying attached because of about 1 inch of good steel and my gas tank.i am very lucky that no one was hurt.i have seen a lot o fthese complaints about isuzu rodeos and honda passports.is anything going to be done.there is not a spec of rust anywhere else on the vehicle!??
2001 honda passport is under recall due to the suspension bracket rusting off the frame of the vehicle. Most vehicles are being deemed unrepairable due to the condition of the frame. Honda has been doing buybacks quietly on vehicles, some for decent offers and some for ridiculously low offers. Honda needs to recall all 1998-2002 passports in snow states with the condition of the frame. Frames are so rusty that there are holes in them, questioning the stability of the vehicle entirely. The vehicle are unsafe to be on the road and honda is aware of the problem but is doing little to take care of the problem.
After my 2001 honda passport was recall due to rotted frame, i brought it to the dealer, they told me it was stage 4, said it couldn't be fixed. 5 weeks later honda rep said that they were going to try to fix it, but would not do it with out me signing a release that the car will still not be road worthy as the frame out side the recall area was also rotted.they offered to buy the truck at an unrealistic price and i had to decide there and then.
2001 honda passport frame has rotted out had fixed in oct.09. On 12/2/09 fixed some more on the frame both times on the right side. Contacted honda talked to mr. Mencivar was told after 5 years honda will do nothing.
Body frame corrosion on my 2001 honda passport. Will need replacement welding to pass inspection.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.while driving 25 mph, the frame underneath the vehicle snapped in half.the vehicle became very difficult to control because the passenger side tires were halfway under the vehicle.luckily, the driver was close to her residence when the failure occurred.she called the insurance company and was informed to call the honda manufacturer.she was then instructed to take the vehicle to a local dealer for repair.the contact has been going back and forth with the dealer to see who will pay for the towing of the vehicle.the failure mileage was 102,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The frame underneath the vehicle had deteriorated beyond repair. While driving 35 mph the rear suspension trailing link mount broke off of the frame. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and then towed to his home. The following day he called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to thedealer since they have never seen or heard of that type of failure. The dealer stated that he should not tow the vehicle because it will not be repaired. He then took the vehicle to a repair shop that specialized in frame repairs but it would cost him over a $1000 to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. During an appointment to have the exhaust manifold replaced, the mechanicdiscovered that both sub-frames were corroded.the exhaust manifold could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and the current mileages were 78,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While driving 60 mph the vehicles rear end began to fish tale. He was able to drive onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle. He was able to continue driving although the vehicle began to shake. He had to drive onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle and he did not notice anything out of place. He drove the vehicle home and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who advised him that the entire under carriage of the vehicle was covered with rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure and current mileages were 130,000.
2001 honda passport 4 dr 4wd exlvin#[xxx]original owner - purchased from danbury fair honda, danbury, ct on 1/10/2001meticulously maintained - all service recordsinterior and exterior(excl frame) excellent conditioncurrent mileage +/- 100,000description of incident:while driving my honda passport on sept. 11, 2010 i was turning onto a side st when without warning i heard a noise come from what sounded like the left rear of the vehicle.the vehicle began to "float" or sway out of my ctrl.with the assistance of my fiance i was able to bring the vehicle to rest on the shoulder of the rd. The frame was so severely rusted out that it couldn't be towed in the traditional manner and was removed on a flatbed.this is a critical and severe defect that in other circumstances could have been disastrous and fatal.i was told by 3 highly regarded mechanics that if it had it happened the day before when we were traveling on the interstate we would probably not have lived to file a complaint.additionally, the defect would likely have cause a rollover of the vehicle which could have easily caused other accidents and/or fatalities.this defect is a silent killer waiting to happen.all these cars appear to be in mint condition.a reasonable person would expect some cosmetic sign in the exterior of the car to reflect such a significant degree of deterioration if it was "normal or expected" wear and tear.it was not normal and there are no warning signs of the impending danger.i take excellent car of my vehicles and have always garaged them.i am shocked and concerned that this is and has been an ongoing issue yet still no one is being warned of the potential danger or advised to have the frame inspected.i urge you to consider our complaints and issue a recall.the lucky ones have auseless passport or rodeo with a frame rusted beyond recognition and no resale value.the others may not be so lucky. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The frame on my 2001 honda passport is rusted very bad with holes all through it.vehicle is at the dealer now for the recall on the suspension bracket the dealer say's it will be a stage 4 repair on this recall. I asked them if my passport could pass a safety inspection when it was done which runs out january 31,2011and they said it may not.i've been in a rental car since october for this recall and all that time american honda keeps telling me they are going to fix the problem with the frame and now i'm being told it may not.the problem is not the brackets, the problem is the frame. Someone needs to look at my vehicle the frames are rotting from the inside out just to look at it, it looks good till you touch it and it just crumbles. Can you update your recall to include the frames.
A few years back my trailing linkage on both sides of vehicle rusted away from frame. The drivers side was first and i was traveling at 50 mph. Hit pot hole and drivers side linkage broke off. Causing me to fish tail in traffic and almost crash.now i have two cracks in my frame and the rear cross member is rusted through. I have also had the fuel tank support fixed and welded back onto my truck. This will cost me thousands to fix to hopefully make it a drivable vehicle again. Or. American honda can buyout these vehicles from these owners.
This model 2001 honda passport has a history of frame rust. There was one recall 2010 but it did not address tank shield rust - only rear axle parts.the passport has 72373 miles and the honda dealer wants to charge for a report requested by honda motors.****at this point i do not know if the gas tank is going to fall out.****
The driver's side linkage that connects the rear axle to the frame separated completely due to corrosion. I took it to honda for the recall, which service bulletin 10-079 states honda will pay forvehicles less than 10 years old at the time of the recall (sept 2010)), and they determined the damage was so bad that they would not attempt to fix the vehicle.i feel i should be reimbursed for my vehicle since the defect has caused such extensive damage as to render the vehicle unsafe.
Fuel tank dropped down, checked and it was rusted out and broke free from frame which also rusted out.the entire frame is rusted out, i have never seen a frame rust completely out like this ! honda told me there was a recall and my wife took it to a dealer and they said the problem that was in the recall didn't affect the area they will have to replace. The dealer said they couldn't fix the problem because the whole frame was rusted out and the vehicle was unsafe. Now what ? i guess i should sell all my hondas and buy american motors.
My husband and i bought this vehicle a few days ago.today he took it in to get a tune up and oil change.when the mechanic had the car lifted he recognized a significant amount of cracks/rust frame.the plastic gas tank is about to fall out of the metal casing that surrounds it, it is almost completely ate away.there is also a frame crack due to rust on the passenger rear frame behind the rear tire.the mechanic advised that we not continue to drive this car until the issue has been resolved due to our safety.we found some information on a recall pertaining to the same problems that were occurring on our vehicle:http://news.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5798-enwhen we searched our vin number no recalls showed up, even though the car was bought, sold, and driven in what honda refers to as a "salt belt" state.not sure why my vehicle was not included in the recall as it is having the same safety issues as the vehicles that were recalled are having. Please advise why our vehicle was not included in this recall when it clearly has the same issues as the vehicles that were.thanks for you time.
Consumer states the vehicle drifts to the right, vehicle has had 2 separate wheel alignments performed and the vehicle has not been off pavement/road and has been used only under normal driving conditions, consumer states the vehicle is still experiencing a noticable drift to the right and will have to return to the dealer for the third time.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that her son discovered corrosion forming around the axle and the suspension of the vehicle. The contact called pearson honda (14001 hull street rd, midlothian, va 23112, (804) 745-0300) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 10v436000(suspension), which she linked to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The driver's side linkage that connects the rear axle to the frame separated completely due to corrosion. I took it to honda for the recall, which service bulletin 10-079 states honda will pay forvehicles less than 10 years old at the time of the recall (sept 2010)), and they determined the damage was so bad that they would not attempt to fix the vehicle.i feel i should be reimbursed for my vehicle since the defect has caused such extensive damage as to render the vehicle unsafe.
A few years back my trailing linkage on both sides of vehicle rusted away from frame. The drivers side was first and i was traveling at 50 mph. Hit pot hole and drivers side linkage broke off. Causing me to fish tail in traffic and almost crash.now i have two cracks in my frame and the rear cross member is rusted through. I have also had the fuel tank support fixed and welded back onto my truck. This will cost me thousands to fix to hopefully make it a drivable vehicle again. Or. American honda can buyout these vehicles from these owners.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to pull violently in one direction. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the entire frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension) in 2012, which failed to prevent the frame rust problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
My 2001 honda passport was recalled for a lower trailing link front brackets. After inspection it was the worst frame rust that they have ever seen. Too dangerous to drive and could cause a crash. Waiting for a response from honda. I still have 2 more years on this loan for this car and have nothing to drive to look for work. I still have to pay on a car i will never be able to drive again. I have found out that honda is offering other very low pay off amounts for these vehicles. I feel helpless and don't know what to do next. On their recall notice it states that any incidental or inconvenience you may have suffered due to the loss or use of your vehicle may not be reimbursable. Please help us resolve this issue with honda and make thingsright as 35,000 people are involved in this recall.
The front end feels unstable at speeds over 60 mph, vehicle rides rocky and pulls to the left. Tires are wearing unevenly, and have been replaced once. Vehicle had been examined by dealer numerous times, but problem was not resolved.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that he received recall notice (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 suspension rear). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the technicians stated that a bracket would be installed to the rear suspension. The contact stated the rear suspension and the frame were severally corroded and the bracket would not repair the problem . The technicians at thedealership stated that there was severe corrosion and sent photographs of the corrosion to the manufacturer. The vehicle was currently at the dealership awaiting a response from the manufacturer if additional repairs would be made to the vehicle. The dealer stated the vehicle could be driven until the manufacturer responded. The contact refused unless a letter was provided stating that the vehicle was safe to drive. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
2001 honda passport. Consumer states that the vehicle was deemed not repairable for recall pe09030.the consumer stated a recall was issued for the exact problem he has.
My vehicle is a 2001 honda passport 4x4 v6 with 73,000 miles. The frame broke right where thebracket for one of the arms in the rear suspension connects. This caused me to lose control.
2001 honda passport. Consumer states problems with bracket links recall. *tgwthe consumer stated she/he took the vehicle to the dealer after receiving the recall. After inspecting the vehicle, the dealer stated the replacement brackets would not solve the problem, because all of the components under the vehicle were severely rusted. Honda offered to buy the vehicle back from the consumer according to the kelley blue book value of $1800. The consumer stated the vehicle was worth more. Updated 08/24/11.updated 10/10/12.
Frame rusted through causing control problems; back traction bar rotted off.frame above wheels completely rotted out to three feet each side of wheel. Steering wheel at odd position.possibly shifting whole back axle.are told nothing can be done and dealership neglects to return calls and emails regarding problem even though they had completed work on the brakes and other repairs during the last year leading us to think they should have noticed a problem.
Rear trailing arm fell off of the frame due to major corrosion. We had it towed to dealership for recall #10v-436. Service dept stated the entire frame was rusted through therefore they had nothing to attach the recall bracket to. This recall should be for the entire frame not just the bracket. It broke while backing out of our driveway. Thankfully we weren't doing 70 on the highway.
2001 honda passport - recall for suspension:rear. I currently have my honda passport at the local dealer, awaiting information on how long repair will take. I am extremely worried the "fix" offered may not keep my vehicle safe to operate.
I have a 2001 honda passport with 91000 miles and has been recently recalled due to a rotted frame.prior to the inspection, upon a personal inspection, chunks of my frame were able to be removed by hand.i was advised of 4 stages of severity and after the inspection my vehicle was a stage 4.after a month and a half i've been informed that actually there is 5 stages and mine has been repaired.i'm still awaiting final approval from honda corp to release the vehicle back to me.i work in a total loss claim handling environment for the largest insurer of vehicles on the road today.not only have professionals that handle inspections daily for this company but the shop that did the repairs are saying this vehicle is still not safe for the road considering the extent of corrosion over the entire frame, not just the 'brackets'.i have a 2 year old only child that i refuse to put in this vehicle with that being the case creating a major dilemma above and beyond just the economical impact.honda has done absolutely the minimum to coverage large liability losses with this issue and are putting unsafe vehicles back on the road.over the last week of this tremendous nightmare, i've been shuffled from department to department within honda being rendered as a 'single' customer with absolutely no recourse against this injustice.ultimately, i'm faced with being a parent protecting my child from an unsafe vehicle versus unloading this vehicle on an innocent bystander to recoup economically.i have no expectations from this complaint other than simply knowing more than the average consumer going through this nightmare due to my occupation and simply having to deal with it.we have too many resources in this industry to allow someone to get injured or worse yet die due to the bottom line of a large company and nothing being done.thank you to whomever reads this for finishing my complaint, now on to the next one. Updated ivoq 04/08/11
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.the contact stated that the rear suspension axle and frame were severely corroded and there were holes in the frame. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. Number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the frame was so corroded, that it was beyond repair. The dealer spoke with the manufacturer regarding the frame and the manufacturer advised the dealer to only to repair what was stated in the recall.the dealer replaced the lower link front bracket on the rear suspension but not the frame. The contact then took the vehicle to a second mechanic for a second opinion and was advised that the frame could possibly crack and collapse if the contact drove over a road bump.the failure mileage was 119,900. Updated 01/04/12the consumer sold the vehicle to an auction. Updated 01/10/12updated 01/12/12
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that he was not satisfied with the repairs performed on the vehicle under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear). He believed that the repair was a temporary fix to a major problem. In order to prevent possible corrosion of the lower link suspension brackets, the dealer were to inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area and for vehicles in which little or no corrosion was found, the area was to be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they decided that the remedy repairs administered to the vehicle were adequate to correct a potential failure.the manufacturer was contacted confirmed that the repair was sufficient to prevent a potential failure.the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,628.updated 05/25/11the consumer stated honda recommended plates to be attached to the frame to reinforce it. There are rust holes beyond repair and under the brackets on the passenger side. Updated 08/19/11
I was driving my 2001 honda passport when it started jerking to one side after letting off the gas,but only slightly,like wind had hit the car all of a sudden. This went on for a couple days,and when i was going around a turn,i heard a loud noise,like something breaking and grinding,and the car started to shimmy all over the road. When i had it looked at,i was told its unfixable because there is frame rot where the rear suspension lower link completely rotted off the frame and the a-arm also completely rotted off. There are swiss-cheese like holes all through the frame. It is now undriveable. According to my research this is a known issue, and a possible recall. I very strongly agree that there should be a recall or class action lawsuit. I was very luck y that we were only going about 10 mph when it happened,or there could have been a serious crash. This is obviously a manufacturer error.
I was driving on a straight 2-lane state route.while crossing an intersecting 4-lane highway, i heard a small noise in the rear.immediately after crossing the intersection, i experience entire loss of control of my vehicle.i swerved from side to side while attempting to slow down and was sure the vehicle was going to roll over on its side.after slowing to a stop, i was on the opposite side of the road in a small turn-around facing the opposite direction.i did not attempt to drive any further and called for a tow.the tow-driver indicated that he saw the problem and took meto the driver side of the vehicle.he then showed me the rear link bar had disconnected from the frame.it appeared it had rusted away from the frame.we then looked on the passenger side to see that it was also rusted very badly was also ready to break away from the frame.when my life flashed before my eyes, all i could do was pray and be thankful that my children were not in the vehicle with me and that my newly licensed 17 year old was not driving at the time.i am in the process of contacting honda of america customer relations to be advised as to their stance on this issue.
Letter from congressman on behalf of constituent regarding safety recall: "corrosion on lower link front brackets" honda service bulletin 10-079 for his 2001 honda passport.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall and the testing procedure involved pounding a 9 inch flat punch through the frame of the rear of the vehicle to test for structural defects. The procedure opened a hole approximately 3 inches wide by 12 inches long in the frame of the passenger side of the vehicle, rendering it unsafe. The consumer stated despite his attempt to stop the illegal repair, a loophole in the nhtsa approved recall was taken advantage of by honda via the service manager to use a bracket to partially cover the hole in the perforated rusted out frame and declare the vehicle repaired. However, the vehicle will not pass inspection.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.the contact was advised that the trail end bracket would be repaired under the recall but the excessive corrosion found on the frame would not. The manufacturer was contacted who advised the contact that the dealer should be able to repair the failure. The dealer advised that they were unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer offered to buy back the vehicle but the contact was not pleased with the offer and declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.the contact noticed shortly after purchasing the vehicle that the frame was completely corroded.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was offered a buy back from the manufacturer but the contact declined.the contact asked the manufacturer to repair the vehicle but the manufacturer didrespond, but refused because of the cost. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 11/29/11 updated 12/07/11
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for recall 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The contact moved to florida and now the dealer would not honor the recall. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that the entire frame was rusted.the dealer stated that even if they repaired the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear), the vehicle would still not be safe to drive. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 80,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 79,000.updated 06/02/11updated 1/13/2012 *ln
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact had the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) which was suppose to repair the lower link brackets on the vehicle because of rust. The contact then took the vehicle for state inspection and was informed that the vehicle did not pass due to severe frame rust and fractures. The contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it did not pass the frame test check. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to pass state inspection due to severe frame rust. He later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and was advised by the manufacturer that the dealer would bolt the rear brackets on th rear of the vehicle but no repair the frame rust. The dealer advised that the failure was so severe that the vehicle would be unsafe to drive even after repairs. The vehicle would also not pass state inspection because of the severity of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 95,000.updated 04/07/11*ljupdated 04/28/11
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road and the contact heard a loud cracking noise. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the rear frame had rusted. The contact called the dealer in reference to recall 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was told that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 89,722.updated 01/03/11
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact stated that recall campaign 10v436000 for the rear suspension should authorize the repair of the frame and not just the brackets. The contact stated the vehicle will not pass inspection with the repair and is concerned that the repair was not adequate to fix the problem. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.updated 03/03/11
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs however, the dealer advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to excessive corrosion.the vehicle could still be repaired under the recall yet the dealer advised against it because it would not repair the remainder of the severely corroded frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 117,000.updated03/23/11
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed that the rear of the vehicle was swaying. The driver coasted over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear suspension bracket was detached and the subframe was corroded through. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called baron honda at (631) 714-2094, 17 medford ave, patchogue, ny 11772) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Honda passport recall rear suspension> honda usa will not compensate fairly for any recalled vehicles deemed unsafe to drive or unable to repair. Not offering fair market value.
2001 honda passport exl isuzu mfg in aug 2000. Purchased used in nov 2004, was leased to 1 person, then at end of lease auctioned to place i bought from.front brake pads and rotors replaced 1 month after purchase.check engine light goes off 1 month after purchase.exhaust flange replaced 1 month after purchase.3 months after purchase fuel indicator goes wacky, check engine light goes off and on.1 year after purchase engine dies, intercooler was culprit, only 76,000 miles on vehicle.transmission was found to have a leak, the right servo rubber seal was replace.exhuast has leak at or up to y pipe area.something underneath is cracked severly.i am depressed, as i paid $19,000 am stuck paying $31,000 in long run through financial institute, and can't do anything with negative equity, and bad credit history.dealership refused to fix problems when first purchased and still refuses to offer financial relief.warranty co. And financial institute are just as uncaring.i was made to believe it was a sturdy, long lasting vehicle, and have since found out otherwise.oil is big problem, have to feed it half to 3/4 qt. Every 2 days.gas consumption is poor, can only go 110 mi. Per fill up.oil, oil filter and air filter are changed on regular basis.shocks are the pits, takes bumps hard, and feels like it is going to break in the rear.also known problem is the rear clunk, thump on stop and go, is caused by a item underneath that turns. Could of been killed when engine died on major highway, but was able to roll off to shoulder before ceasure.i consider major depression from this a injury.
It's a recall on my honda passport 200110v436000-bracket corrodes and detaches pearson honda said they didn't see a recall in there system they have 3 recalls
All rusty inreparableframe
My vehicle has had a recall and they told me it was too far gone and took it because of being unsafe to drive.they gave me a rental car and took it back before this was resolved.the dealership gave me my "unsafe" car back because i couldn't be left without a car.i am a senior citizen with a handicap. All i wanted was to have my car replaced with a comparable car, instead they want to give me a settlement check and tried to sell me a new car.i cannot afford a new vehicle or pay more for a vehicle than mine is worth.i am having a difficult time finding a replacement at the same price.
I was changing the tires and noticed a huge whole on the bottom frame extreme corrosion... Afraid to drive
There is a sequence ofillumination of the abs,gear shifter ,and engine warning light. Which indicates a problem.cause unknown.
The consumer was pulling inside of the garage.and without prior warning the vehicle suddenly acellerated.the dealership is aware of the problem.nlm
Got into vehicle and started it up.put into reverse and the engine revved up and shot backwards very fast.while applying pressure to the brake it had no effect until slamming into the house that was across the street.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport. While stopped, the engine began to rev. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a new wiring harness needed to be installed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 75,000. The vin was unavailable.
While stepping on brake, vehicle accelerated out control. Brake pedal was pulsating. Avoided other vehicles by steering off road. Vehicle was totaled by insurance company.
Intermittent/ sudden acceleration with this vehicle on different occasions. Dealer has inspected vehicle on several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 honda passport.while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the vehicle began to stall and the engine revved.the vehicle failed to drive forward and would only drive in reverse.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and her cousin, a mechanic, diagnosed the cause of failure as the catalytic converter.she was informed that there was a recall on the catalytic converter, but the only open recall on her vehicle was for the frontal air bags.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 86,000.updated 01-16-08.after further investigation, it was determined there was a problem with the throttle position sensor. Updated
The accelerator pedal position sensor had suddenly runaway,and while the consumers foot was on the brake.these problems had occurred on different occasions.the consumer could not duplicate but the sensor was replaced/adjusted.the dealer found the potentiometer circuit board contaminated with grease which was also reported as the cause of the sudden acceleration.mrscc
On december 6, 2002, i had just exited route 495 at exit 51 b onto route 125 north in haverhill, ma.the traffic was moving slowly on route 125.as i was inching along in the traffic, i had come to a complete stop.at which point, the vehicle started to accelerate on its own again.the vehicle came within inches of crashing into the vehicle in front of me.luckily, i thought fast and threw the vehicle into neutral, it continued to accelerate very high for a few seconds, i waited until it came down before continuing to drive.i drove home and called rockingham honda service, spoke to david josephs to notify him of the re-occurrence of this problem.i had the vehicle towed to rockingham honda again by aaa.rockingham honda had the vehicle for 2 days, there were no codes stored and they could not duplicate the problem.
I experienced 2 circumstances on this day in which the vehicle accelerated on its own.our two children, then ages 4 and 3, were also in the vehicle the first incident was when i was backing into a parking space at my daughters dance studio, the dance works on route 125 in bradford, massachusetts, my foot was on the brake and the vehicle proceeded to accelerate on its own and it crashed into the building behind the vehicle.no damage was done to the vehicle at this point.on the same day, this occurred again as i was coming off of route 93 at exit 3 in salem, nh. Again, in the vehicle were myself and our two children.at this time, i was completely stopped at the end of the ramp, my foot was on the brake, andthe vehicle accelerated on its own again and crashed into the vehicle in front of me.both vehicles sustained damage due to this incident.i subsequently had the vehicle towed by aaa to rockingham honda in salem, nh.the report from rockingham honda stated the vehicle had 5 accelerator pedal position sensor codes stored.the sensor was replaced and adjusted.the potentiometer circuit board of was contaminated with grease, which the report stated was the probable cause of the vehicle accelerating.these incidences placed me, my children and those in close contact with the vehicle in great danger.
On january 10, 2003, i was pulling into a fleet atm machine parking space.our two children were in the vehicle also.as i was applying the brakes to park the vehicle, the vehicle proceded to accelerate very high and caused the vehicle to surger forward and hit the pole in front of the atm.this caused damage to the front bumper.had that pole not been there, i could have crashed into the building.i had the vehicle towed to the honda dealer in salem, nhthe following day.honda states that again there were no codes stored.however, the throttle sensor was off by 2 degrees, so this was adjusted.
While car was in park it accelerated up to about 20mph, causing an accident and injuries to driver.
While driving 58 mph,rear windshield blew out .
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