The Honda Passport is a badge engineered version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-sized sport utility vehicle (SUV). It was introduced in 1993 for the 1994 model year as Honda's first entry into the growing SUV market of the 1990s in the United States. The Passport was manufactured by Subaru Isuzu Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana.
The Passport was a part of a partnership between Isuzu and Honda in the 1990s, which saw an exchange of passenger vehicles from Honda to Isuzu, such as the Isuzu Oasis, and trucks from Isuzu to Honda, such as the Passport and Acura SLX. This arrangement was convenient for both companies, as Isuzu discontinued passenger car production in 1993 after a corporate restructuring, and Honda was in desperate need a SUV, a segment that was growing in popularity in North America as well as Japan during the 1990s. The partnership ended in 2002 with the discontinuation of the Passport in favor of the Honda-engineered Pilot.
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First generation (1994-1997)
The first generation model offered both 2.6 L I4 and 3.2 L V6 engines while the second generation Passport kept the V6, but dropped the smaller engine. The I4 engine was not powerful enough for the Passport, while the V6 was upgraded to allow it to go from producing 175 hp to 205 hp. Some first generation were equipped with a rear axle built by General Motors. Others had a Dana built "Spicer 44" rear axle.
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Second generation (1998-2002)
For the second generation (1998-2002) two trim levels were produced [LX] and upscale [EX], "EX" had the spare tire below the cargo area, and "LX" mounted in a swing carrier at rear. Minor changes for 2000 model included 2-tone exterior colors, and 16" wheels optional for "LX".
In 2010, a recall was issued for affected 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport for frames with severe rust issues. On September 22, 2010, NHTSA campaign number 10V436000 was issued to recall 149,992 vehicles because of excessive corrosion near the forward bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link. If the rust damage was severe, Honda bought back the vehicles from their owners. Under U.S. federal regulations, automakers are not required to correct problems on vehicles that are ten or more years old.
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