Sell your 1997 Honda Passport for cash
The 1997 Honda Passport is a vehicle that came with a choice of 2.6L 4-cyl and 3.2L 6-cyl engines. At 29 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
- Free offer for your 1997 Passport in about 30 seconds
- Free towing, running or not
- Paid at pickup
1997 Honda Passport at a glance
| Body style | Special Purpose Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.6L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl |
| Transmissions | Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 14–17 city / 17–20 highway / 15–18 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,700–$4,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 494–592 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 5 configurations: Passport 2WD, Passport 4WD |
| Age | 29 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
What affects its junk value
- Age: at 29 years old, most of a 1997 Passport's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
- Weight: as a vehicle, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
- Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
- Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the structure, typically around 81,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.
1997 Honda Passport recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Honda Passport. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Common 1997 Passport problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 1997 Honda Passport with NHTSA. 3 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 5 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Most-reported components
Typical mileage when problems were reported
- Structure81,000 mi
- Engine and Engine Cooling81,000 mi
- Suspension170,000 mi
- Air Bags82,000 mi
- Engine and Engine Cooling81,000 mi
1997 Honda Passport service bulletins
Manufacturers have filed 34 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1997 Honda Passport. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Most common bulletin topics
Recent bulletins
Identifying automatic transmission shift solenoids. Honda. Servicenews. *tt
Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews. *tt
Descriptions for the automatic transmission shift solenoids. *tt
Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. Various models including the 2004 insight and s2000. *tt
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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Selling a 1997 Passport: questions
How much is a 1997 Honda Passport worth for junk?
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Can I junk a 1997 Passport that doesn't run?
Yes. We buy 1997 Passports that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
What paperwork do I need to sell my 1997 Passport?
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Before you sell
Sources
- EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
- NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov
Data retrieved October 2026.
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