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2000 Honda Passport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Passport.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Honda Passport is a midsize SUV built on a body-on-frame platform and equipped with a 5.0-quart engine sump requiring 5W-30 API-grade oil, paired to a four-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined. With 112 total owner complaints logged across its model history spanning 1994 to 2026, the 2000 model year falls in the middle range of the Passport's complaint trajectory—significantly below the peak of 270 complaints recorded in 1998 but well above the model's lowest complaint count of 15 in 2024—while its single recall places it among the more mechanically stable years relative to earlier iterations.

Model year202620242023202220212020201920022000

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 600 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 24F · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-75R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 19 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 5.0 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 Capacity5.0 qt
Power Steering FluidDEXRON II OR DEXRON III OR EQUIVALENT
Transfer Case Fluid15W-40 · 20W-40 · 5W-30 · 20W-50 · API

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts42 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 Order1-4-2-5-3-6
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
Oil TypeAIPDN Part No. 2-90188-301-0, or equivalent.
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13.5-17.8 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature166-183 °F
Engine Compression128 minimum PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure57-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs / 54 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs / 115 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Drum Runout Limit0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter11.614 in / 10 in
Drum Maximum Machining11.673 in
Drum Discard at-or-over NoteDiscard value not supplied by manufacturer

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not use old bolts.

122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
247 ft. lbs.47 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 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 miDriveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 15,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Bushing (lubricate) · Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Power Steering System (drain & 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)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

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 2000 Honda Passport sits in a post-peak position within this generation: after the 1998 high of 270 complaints, 6 recalls, and 5 investigations and the still-elevated 1999 figures of 247 complaints and 3 recalls, the 2000 model drops sharply to 112 complaints, 1 recall, and 2 investigations. That decline makes it the lightest-risk model year of the 1998-2001 problem window, although the 2002 model recorded fewer complaints (35) but more recalls (2). For 2000 specifically, the leading complaint categories are Structure (21), Suspension (14), Engine & Engine Cooling (10), and Power Train (9), with 7 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints. Across the full provided record, the generation's federal activity spikes in 1998-1999, moderates in 2000, ticks up again in 2001, and falls in 2002, while the 2019-2026 entries reflect reporting on aged vehicles rather than new-model-year issues. The concrete takeaway is that 2000 is one of the better model years to buy in this generation because it avoids the worst complaint and recall peaks of 1998, 1999, and 2001, but a buyer should still prioritize a thorough inspection of the structure and suspension.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
60
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
112
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 112 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure21
Suspension14
Engine & Engine Cooling10
Power Train9
Suspension,Structure7
Air Bags6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10V436000Suspension:RearReported 22/09/2010

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 60 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A07-0302021-01-23Equipment"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant…
08-0402008-05-31EquipmentLOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
12052005-12-16Service Brakes, HydraulicC0285, C1999, 2WD MODULE IN 4WD VEHICLE. *TT
12052005-12-16Service Brakes, HydraulicC0282, 285, 274 4WD MODULE IN 2WD VEHICLE. *TT
010120042004-01-01Service Brakes, HydraulicANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0265. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *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 2000 Passport take?

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

Does the 2000 Passport have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Passport get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.