1997 Honda Passport Review
Fuel Economy
15 - 16 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
1997 Honda Passport LX
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Honda Passport 4 Dr LX Wagon
Review
I think this Isuzu built vehicle was designed well for 1997. Ten years later (2007) leads me to believe that better fuel economy and interior design improvements highlight the weaknesses of this vehicle. I've got 140,000 miles on it and maintain it on an above average scale and although it runs fairly well, engine power is weaker, fuel economy has slipped and interior amenities (e.g. lack of any cup holders and minimal front/back seat storage space)stand out. The spare tire location on the exterior of the tailgate blocks some rear window view.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders!!!! Maximize underseat storage availability
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Too many problems w/ vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Honda Passport 4 Dr LX 4WD Wagon
Review
Well I have had a few trips to my mechanic on this vehicle. They are still baffled w/ not being able to pin point a misfiring that keeps the vehicle bogging then lunging! It has been taken apart 4 times now and replaced oxygen flow sensor, 02's and other stuff and still can't keep the check engine light off or find the problem. It is horrible on gas mileage!! Obviously this year needed a recall... and I have had nothing but problems since I purchased from a private party 4 months ago.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
safe thankfully to car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Honda Passport 4 Dr LX Wagon
Review
We bought a 97'passport used for our teenage daughter's as her first car. Four months later, with her 2 best friends along for the ride, she hydroplaned and and sheared off a tree. The tree hit the front of the car direct center and came to rest on the roof! The air bags deployed as they were designed to do. The only injuries were minor burns from the drivers side airbag. As the police officer said "the girls were very lucky" "usually it is the tree that lives and the people don't" I credit the passport's amazing structural design. Yes the car was total loss by the insurance standard but it was quite a sight to see the tree on top of the roof and the roof not even dented.
Favorite Features
the ease of putting seats down to arrange for storage and cargo
Suggested Improvements
cup holders. remove the spare tire from the back as it makes it more difficult to open rear door and harder to see out back window.
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I wish I would've read a review first!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Honda Passport 4 Dr LX 4WD Wagon
Review
This car was great for the first year and then the engine started clicking. It only stops after you get the oil changed and the noise elimination only lasted a month. It sometimes felt like it was trying to pull itself. I was told that this was the worst used car to buy after the fact. The driver leg space is horrible b/c the seat doesn't adjust back that far. I'm 5'3 and had trouble when i wore stilettos. If you hit the slightest bump it knocks it out of alignment. It seemed like the longer I drove it the gas mileage got worse. Overall do not buy this car!!!!!! It's a waste of money. No wonder you see so many used ones on car lots.
Favorite Features
The 4x4 got me out of the mud a couple of times. The heat was awesome!!!
Suggested Improvements
Everything else!!!!
passport
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Honda Passport 4 Dr EX 4WD Wagon
Review
Performance is good. Roomy interior - especially passenger seating. Poor gas mileage 15-20 mpg's. Minor issues - broken passenger window mechanism, broken driver windshield wiper mechanism.
Favorite Features
stereo, 4WD, size of cargo space when seats are folded down
Suggested Improvements
somewhat of a loud interior. the wheel on the back is nice since it frees up more cargo room, but can become a nuisance when getting in the back.
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