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1995 Honda Passport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Passport.

The 1995 Honda Passport carries a 4.2-quart oil capacity spec'd for 5W-30 API viscosity, and its first model year logged 67 owner complaints with Engine & Engine Cooling leading the categories alongside a single recall. In the broader complaint record spanning 1994 through 2026, the 1995 figure sits well below the 1998 peak of 270 reports and far above the 2024 low of 15, placing this vintage in the lower-midrange of the nameplate's documented trouble history. That positioning suggests the 1995 Passport entered the lineup with a moderate complaint footprint that would later escalate before tapering off in more recent years.

Model year202620242023202220212020201920021995

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 25 · 380 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 25 · 380 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Passport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.30 sec — 1998 EX
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1998EX 3.2L V68.30 sec16.30 sec205 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.8 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts42 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts7.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts7.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts87 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number25
Standard BCI Cranking Performance380 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test13.5-17.8 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13.5-17.8 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Pressure Test13-17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-17 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature169 °F
Engine Compression128 minimum PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression114

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket54 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle115 ft-lbs / 77 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle115 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
158 ft. lbs.58 ft. lbs
272

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Locking Hub (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 90,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace)
At 120,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Honda Passport is part of an early production era (1994–1997) characterized by relatively low complaint and recall volumes before a significant surge in issues beginning in 1998. Specifically, the 1995 model year recorded 67 complaints and 1 recall, which is substantially lower than the 270 complaints and 6 recalls seen in 1998. While 1995 had more complaints than 1994 (41) and 1996 (51), it had fewer TSBs (11) than 1996 (42). The top complaint areas for 1995 were Engine & Engine Cooling (15) and Structure (11), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. This year also recorded 9 crash complaints and 0 fire complaints. Because it falls within the more stable early arc of the generation's federal record, this is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
11
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
67
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 67 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling15
Structure11
Air Bags6
Power Train5
Suspension4
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Electrical System3
Wheels2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

97V034002Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/RegulatorReported 01/01/1997

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 11 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
110120032003-11-01Power TrainIDENTIFYING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
10032003-10-16Power TrainDESCRIPTIONS FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOIDS. *TT
10022002-10-16Trailer HitchesTRAILER HITCH BALL SHANK SIZES AND PART NUMBERS. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
4022002-04-16Engine And Engine CoolingSUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT TOP PISTON RING MARKING. *TT
0106012001-06-01Engine And Engine CoolingSUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION AFTER CRANKSHAFT OR SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Passport take?

4.2 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Passport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.