Expert Honda Passport transmission service in Chicago. Diagnosis-first inspection, Written warranty terms on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
1994 - 2002 (original): 4-speed automatic (Isuzu-sourced) on 3.2L V6. 2019 - 2024 (second gen): 9-speed automatic (9AT) on 3.5L V6 FWD and AWD. AWD (2019+): Real Time AWD with intelligent variable torque coupling.
The 2019+ Passport uses a Honda/ZF 9-speed automatic - complex but repairable. Software updates from Honda address some shift quality complaints. For TCC shudder, Honda DW-1 fluid exchange is the first step. The original 1994 - 2002 Passport was an Isuzu rebadge with a completely different drivetrain.
2019+ 9AT uses Honda ATF DW-1. Change every 30,000 miles - Honda's extended interval recommendation is not appropriate for Chicago stop-and-go.
9AT valve body service: 1 - 2 days. Full 9AT rebuild: 3 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
Very common on 2019+ Passport with 9AT. Often software-related - Honda has released calibration updates. If updates don't help, valve body inspection is next.
9AT TCC shudder - same as other modern multi-speed automatics. Honda DW-1 fluid exchange is the first step ($149).
3 - 4 business days.
The 2019+ Real Time AWD is durable. Change ATF and AWD coupling fluid every 30,000 miles.
Yes - the original Passport was an Isuzu Rodeo with an Isuzu-sourced 4-speed. We service these as well.
Appointments scheduled based on availability. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this Serving Chicago drivers.
