Honda Passport 3.5L V6 Engines
from £1,900 to £3,800
Rebuilt units from £1,900 · Common codes: J35Y6, J35Y7, J35Y8, J35Z8
Get quotes from trusted UK Honda Passport engine specialists. Compare reconditioned and rebuilt prices for J35 and C27 - 3.2L to 3.5L V6 covered. Get specialist quotes for your Passport.
Honda Passport 3.5L V6 Engines
from £1,900 to £3,800
Rebuilt units from £1,900 · Common codes: J35Y6, J35Y7, J35Y8, J35Z8
Honda Passport Classic 3.2L V6 Engines
from £1,600 to £2,400
Rebuilt units from £1,600 · Common codes: 6VD1, 6VE1, J32A2, J35A4
Honda Passport TrailSport Performance Engines
from £2,500 to £4,200
Rebuilt units from £2,500 · Common codes: J35Y8, J35Y7, J35Z8 (TrailSport, Elite)

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The table below shows typical UK rebuilt engine costs across Honda Passport variants - compare failure causes, engine codes, fuel types, and price ranges to benchmark what UK drivers are paying.


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Every engine code fitted to the Honda Passport across all generations, with technical specs, compatible variants and trims, known failure points, and average rebuilt prices from UK specialists. Select any engine code to compare quotes.
Extracted from detailed petrol and performance engine families across Honda Passport variants.

J35Y6 - 3.5L Petrol
Main replacement demand comes from timing-chain, cooling-system and performance thermal-management faults.
Compatible variants
Avg. rebuilt price
£1,900 - £2,700
Supply only
Technical specifications
Common failures
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The Honda Passport's J35 Earth Dreams and classic 6VD1/6VE1 V6 engines are generally robust but face known issues including VCM oil consumption and timing component wear. Every rebuilt engine supplied through EngineMarket includes upgraded internal components designed to address the original failure point - plus a minimum 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.
VCM Oil Consumption
Most affected vehicles
Honda Passport Sport, EX-L, Touring, Elite (2019-2022, J35Y6)
Failure mileage range
80,000-120,000 miles
Typical failure window
Root cause
Variable Cylinder Management deactivates cylinders 3&6, causing uneven oil ring wear and accelerated consumption on high-mileage North American imports.
Repair options & estimated costs (UK ranges)
| Repair tier | Dealer price | Specialist price | What it involves | Longevity / suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor - VCM Solenoid Replacement | £800 - £1,400 | £450 - £850 | Replace faulty VCM solenoids, clear codes, road test | Temporary fix; may delay but not prevent ring wear |
| Intermediate - Piston Ring Update | £2,200 - £3,800 | £1,400 - £2,400 | Remove cylinder heads, install updated piston ring kit (OEM 13010-5A2-A01) | Addresses root cause; viable if block bores are within spec |
| Full Replacement - Rebuilt J35Y6 Engine | £4,500 - £7,200 | £1,900 - £2,700 | Supply & fit rebuilt engine with updated rings, VCM components, 12-month warranty | Best value for high-mileage Passports; eliminates recurrence risk |
Our recommendation
On a Passport worth £25,000-£35,000 with over 100k miles, a rebuilt J35Y6 engine with updated piston rings offers better long-term value than repeated solenoid replacements. We recommend getting quotes early before catastrophic wear occurs.
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Every displacement fitted to the Honda Passport is listed, with compatible engine codes, years and common failure notes for UK grey import owners.
The 3.2L V6 powered first-generation Passport imports (1998-2002) and early second-gen models, using Isuzu-designed 6VD1 and Honda J32A2 codes - a robust but ageing platform now requiring specialist grey import support in the UK.
Engine Code(s)
6VD1, J32A2
Compatible Models (UK)
EX, EX-L, SE
Power output
Verified by registration
Common Failure Points
Timing belt tensioner failure, head gasket weakness in UK climate, water pump bearing wear
Production Years: 1998-2005
Get quotes for Honda Passport 3.2L petrol engines
Choose your Honda Passport engine by fuel type to compare realistic replacement prices, known issues, and compatible UK supply options - from early 6VD1 classics to the latest J35Y8 Earth Dreams units.
The Honda Passport has exclusively used petrol V6 engines across all generations, from Isuzu-designed 6VD1/6VE1 units (1998-2002) to modern Honda Earth Dreams J35Y-series engines (2019-2025).
Common Honda Passport Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
The Honda Passport has exclusively used petrol V6 engines across all generations, from Isuzu-designed 6VD1/6VE1 units (1998-2002) to modern Honda Earth Dreams J35Y-series engines (2019-2025).
Common Honda Passport Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
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This section covers all major engine changes across the Passport's production timeline, organised so UK grey import owners can quickly identify their engine and compare rebuilt prices from specialists.
⚙Key Changes
▣Main Engines
6VD1- 3.2L petrol (EX, EX-L)
6VE1- 3.5L petrol (EX-L, SE)
▰Popular Models
🔧Known For
Engine Codes Covered:
6VD16VE1