1997 Honda Passport LX 2WD 5MT
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- Photo: Honda Passport 01 China 2017-03-20 by Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Passport 02 China 2017-03-20 by Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st-Honda-Passport by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Honda Passport LX 2WD 5MT is a 190-hp 3.2-liter SUV with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $21,865 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Passport measures 176.5 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,865 ($44,275 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter SOHC V-6 (6VD1) |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21.9 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.5 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 74.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Honda PASSPORT.
63 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Honda PASSPORT
Owner Complaints
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Honda PASSPORT (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 |
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 1997 HONDA PASSPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.