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1996 Honda Passport EX 4WD 4AT

The 1996 Honda Passport EX 4WD 4AT is a 190-hp 3.2-liter SUV with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $28,275 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.

It makes 190 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

The Passport measures 176.5 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$28,275 ($58,568 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.2-liter SOHC V-6 (6VD1)
Displacement3.2 L
Horsepower190 hp
Injection TypeMulti-Point Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypePart-Time Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity21.9 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.5 in
Width66.5 in
Height66.5 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Cargo Volume74.9 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear36 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1996 Honda Passport 4-DR. 4x4

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Honda PASSPORT.

48 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Honda PASSPORT

Owner Complaints

48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Honda PASSPORT (8 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Structure11
Air Bags7
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Suspension5
Electrical System4
Hydraulic4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 3, 2015 · Suspension
“THE FRAME ON MY PASSPORT BROKE. COME TO FIND OUT MY FRAME IS ROTTED. I'M HAPPY I WASN'T ON THE INTERSTATE AND GOING A REASONABLE SPEED OR WHO KNOWS WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED TO ME AND MY FAMILY. I SEE…”
Jul 26, 2013 · Suspension
“SAME AS NHTSA: 10V436000 CAMPAIGN. DEFECT CONSEQUENCE: EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE…”
Jan 22, 2013 · Structure
“FRAME ROTTING AWAY AND MAKING PASSPORT UNSAFE TO DRIVE RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR”
Apr 21, 2012 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“BEARINGS FAIL, SEALS FAIL, LASH ADJUSTERS FAIL, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, POORLY DESIGNED OIL CIRCULATION SYSTEM. *JS”
Dec 20, 2011 · Suspension, Structure
“THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING EXTREME FRAME CORROSION OF BOTH THE FORWARD AND REAR FRAME MEMBER. THERE ARE LARGE PERFORATIONS IN MULTIPLE AREAS ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE FRAME, AND I DON'T SEE ANY…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 HONDA PASSPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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