After a year of owning this vehicle, started stalling out even while driving (automatic trans). Check engine light came on, and was told by dealer that the manifold gasket needs to be replaced. Wants over $600 to do so. I can't afford it yet, so I'm dealing with the stalling until I can pay to have it fixed, but I'm wary of it because I've researched the problem and found the defect is repetitive in this vehicle.

- Superior, CO, USA

This car burns oil at a very fast rate, with no sign of leaks, etc. Took to dealer and they can't find source. I have to check oil level and usually replace each week - I drive about 150 miles weekly. Seems very excessive to me, especially w/ no suggestion on how to fix.

- Superior, CO, USA

The engine coughed and choked, and the vehicle stalled. I at first thought it wasn't warmed up enough before I started driving it, so I warmed it up in the morning for about 5 min. The problem didn't occur for a short while, then came back. I brought it to a Honda dealership. They tested it and advised me that the head cylinder gasket was blown, causing coolant to leak into the combustion chamber. Also one cylinder head is cracked and had to be replaced. The other cylinder head had to be machined. It took about a month to get it fixed. I found it very unusual that a major engine work had to be done with less than 60,000 miles.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

Vehicle stalled without warning. I had vehicle towed to dealer. The dealer informed me that they were not sure what was wrong, but they believed the engine needed to be replaced.

- Broadview, IL, USA

While driving between 15 to 20 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled off the road. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Dealership technician determined engine needed to B ereplaced.

- Broadview, IL, USA

While driving my 1999 Honda Passport, the vehicle turned off and I pulled over to the side of the road. I had the vehicle towed to grand Honda in elmhurst Illinois on November 10, 2003. The vehicle remained at the dealer for several weeks and then was told that they did not know what was wrong with the vehicle but they thought the engine needed to be replaced. I asked what happened to the engine and they said they were unsure, but thought that I needed to have mine replaced. I agreed and they later told me they were not able to find a reasonably priced engine and that it would be cheaper for me to take my SUV somewhere else. I contacted Honda corporate and was told the same. Honda did not stand behind their vehicle. The Honda dealer told me to have my vehicle picked up. I arranged for a tow truck to pick up my vehicle and deliver it to my home. When the vehicle arrived at my home Honda had not even put the vehicle back together. I paid them $290 to tell me that they could not repair my vehicle. I contacted both the dealer and the corporate office and was told that the $290 was only to take the vehicle apart not put it back together. I believe that my engine is defective.

- Broadview, IL, USA

While driving 80 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. When the consumer pulled over, he noticed all the fluids were pouring out of the vehicle, transmission fluid, oil, radiator etc. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new engine.

- Alamo, GA, USA

Intake manifold gasket leaked causing engine to shut off while driving, especially when braking. Intake manifold gaskets were replaced by dealership.

- Paramus, NJ, USA

The engine consumed an excessive amount of oil, the manufacturer stated it was normal.

- Richmond, VA, USA

Immediately after having an oil change the vehicle registered low oil level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the discontinued engine was the cause.

- Birmingham, MI, USA

Engine had been consuming oil, was told 1 qt./1000 mi. Is standard. At 54,000 miles engine eventually consumed 5-6 quarts in 3000 miles and failed - number 1 & 2 rods and bearings shot. Honda refuses to acknowledge any problem with oil consumption and blames failure on oil deprivation (lack of maintenance) even though oil change receipts and witnesses to last 3000 mi. Oil adds have been provided. Will not buy another Honda product, even if it is built by them!

- York, PA, USA