2001 Honda Passport Review
2001 Honda Passport Review





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Pros
- Rugged good looks, roomy rear seat, Honda dealers will give one away if you push hard enough.
Cons
- Lousy ride quality, suspension not capable of serious boulder-bashing, front seats offer all the support and comfort of a lawn chair.
What’s new
Honda adds a LATCH child seat-tether anchor system to the Passport, and all models get a new eight-speaker audio system.
Edmunds says
There are some good midsize SUVs available. This is not one of them.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2001 Honda Passport EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$240/mo
Passport EX
vs
$196/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Vehicle overview
The Honda Passport has been quietly going about its business for the past eight years. While the bulk of attention in the mid-sized sport-ute segment is directed toward the Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner, Dodge Durango and Nissan Pathfinder, the Passport has evolved to offer a combination of power, space and versatility that, if not compelling, at least comes in an attractive wrapper.
The Passport first arrived in 1993 as a re-badged Isuzu Rodeo, an arrangement that allowed Honda to get in on the hot SUV craze without engineering its own truck. In 1998, the Passport was completely redesigned. Still built by Isuzu in its Lafayette, Ind. plant, the Honda got bigger inside, more comfortable and more powerful.
The standard 205-horsepower 3.2-liter V6 makes 214 foot-pounds of torque at a relatively low 3,000 rpm, providing enough get-up-and-go to satisfy most weekend warriors. But with no optional V8 engine available, the Passport compares poorly to other models in this class. Even the Pathfinder's V6 makes up to 250 horsepower.
The content-heavy base LX, dressed-up EX and luxurious EX-L trim levels are available with two- or four-wheel drive. The 4WD transfer case is a shift-on-the-fly affair operated via a poorly located dash-mounted button. The Passport feels undersprung off-road and mushy on the highway, failing to please in either environment. Isuzu's Rodeo gets a driver-selectable suspension system to help in this regard, but doesn't share that particular toy with Honda.
Four-wheel drive models get disc brakes at each corner, while rear-wheel-drive models get discs in front and drums in back. For safety, ABS and dual front airbags are standard on all models. Power windows, power locks, dual power mirrors, cruise, A/C, and an eight-speaker stereo with cassette are also standard. The EX trim level adds a four-speed automatic transmission, foglights, interior woodgrain trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, dual heated power mirrors, power moonroof and keyless remote entry. The EX-L has all that and a four-way power driver seat, leather upholstery and door panel trim, in-dash CD changer and two-tone paint with body side molding.
Fit and finish fails to live up to Honda standards, but most materials are of decent quality. You and your passengers will also appreciate the Passport's user-friendly ergonomics. Front seat comfort is lacking, but rear seats are roomy and supportive. With the backseat folded down, 81.1 cubic feet of cargo space is available.
Outside, the Passport is a handsome devil. Its square profile has the aspect of compact muscularity, making it a natural campsite companion. The elegant EX-L version, with its multi-spoked alloy wheels, two-tone paint and body cladding, is equally well suited to carry you to the opera.
Other makes get all the attention for a reason. Considering that we've had less than stellar experiences with the Passport and Isuzu Rodeo, which is borne out by J.D. Power and Associates' naming the Passport one of the poorest quality vehicles sold in 2000, we recommend shopping for something else. Even if that something else is a Rodeo, which comes with a far superior warranty package.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2001 Honda Passport.
5 star(27%)
4 star(32%)
3 star(25%)
2 star(11%)
1 star(5%)
44 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
5 out of 5 stars
I'm sold on Honda (or Isuzu!)
James Garnett, 08/10/2018
2001 Honda Passport EX 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
This car was amazing. It lasted 360,000 miles with minimal repairs. It had some work to transmission (automatic) but nothing huge. It always had plenty of room to carry stuff and was a great camping/traveling vehicle when my kids were young. It was only retired because it could not pass smog and the part it needed is no longer available. If this is indicative of Honda cars it is amazing. … (The 2001 Passport actually had an Isuzu engine, but was built by Honda as they made their first foray into the SUV market.) I was so impressed with the car that my second SUV is also a Honda (2018). Not the best gas mileage, but it was a "trooper" as far as running and getting us all over the country in cold and hot weather. My kids were brought home from the hospital in this car and they have ridden in it up to high school. They told me they would miss it very much!
4.38 out of 5 stars
197K and going strong
jkettle3, 08/27/2010
2000 Honda Passport EX 4dr SUV 4WD
I bought my Passport from the original owner in 2005 with 62,000 on it. Paid $4,200 for it. It had the standard fuel gauge problem, but nothing else. I've had to drop some money in it from time to time; A/C compressor and Alternator most recently, a valve in the tranny a couple of years ago a fan motor and fan switch. It does drink the oil like they say (I wonder where it goes), I've … also put some joints and bushings in the suspension but for the money look how many miles I've gotten out of it. Sure beats making a car payment, and it sure does well in the snow. I'm shooting for 300K, I bet I see it.
3.75 out of 5 stars
Had better cars
had better cars, 12/04/2009
2000 Honda Passport LX 4dr SUV 4WD
Well we bought our passport at 6 years old and it seemed to be a nice car. it was valued at $12,000 and we brought them down to $9,000. After 4 days the transmission went out. Then after 6 months the transmission was not working right again. we waited a year to get the money to get a new one. It is acting up again! the windshield wiper motors and linkage have been replaced multiple … times. The car does have power when you need it. 4 wheel drive works great when transmission is working. Love to drive it.
2.75 out of 5 stars
If I Only Knew
marcochardoofb, 05/08/2008
2000 Honda Passport LX 4dr SUV
Purchased SUV from dealer with warranty in 08/07. Engine died 01/08 with 74,000 miles. Now I find out why this SUV is no longer made. Engine eats oil, sounds like truck and terrible gas mileage.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 Honda Passport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Passport since its last redesign.
Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- $23,000
- MPG & Fuel
- 15 City / 19 Hwy / 17 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.5 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: rear wheel drive
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Engine
- V6 cylinder
- Horsepower: 205 hp @ 5,400 rpm
- Torque: 214 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 184 in. / Height: 68.6 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 70.4 in.
- Curb Weight: 3,782 lbs.
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestMarginal
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Used 2001 Honda Passport Overview
The Used 2001 Honda Passport is offered in the following submodels: Passport SUV. Available styles include EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A), EX 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A), EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Luxury Package (3.2L 6cyl 4A), LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A), EX 2WD 4dr SUV w/Luxury Package (3.2L 6cyl 4A), LX 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A), LX 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M), and LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M). Pre-owned Honda Passport models are available with a 3.2 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 205 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2001 Honda Passport comes with four wheel drive, and rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed automatic.
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Should I lease or buy a 2001 Honda Passport?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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