Honda Passport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,632 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Honda Passport, across 16 model years (1995–2026). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (280). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda Passport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Passport year: 1998, 1999, 2001, 2019, 2021. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Passport: 280 complaints, 10 recalls
- 1998 Passport: 229 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1999 Passport: 228 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2024 Passport: 19 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 Passport: 23 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2023 Passport: 40 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Passport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 235 | 16 | 4 |
| Structure problems | 231 | 15 | 8 |
| Suspension problems | 188 | 13 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 178 | 8 | 8 |
| Power Train problems | 163 | 16 | 3 |
| Engine problems | 147 | 13 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 146 | 11 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 108 | 10 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 85 | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 77 | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 14 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 48 | 11 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 14 | 35 |
| Lane Departure | 46 | 6 | 3 |
| Steering | 42 | 14 | 3 |
| Tires | 32 | 13 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 21 | 10 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 10 | 0 |
| Seats | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 9 | 3 |
| Equipment | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Honda Passport problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2021: forward collision avoidance (52)
- 2019: electrical system (86) · forward collision avoidance (54) · engine (51)
- 2001: structure (70)
- 1999: service brakes, hydraulic (62) · suspension (51)
- 1998: service brakes, hydraulic (57)
All Honda Passport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 68 | 1 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2025 Passport | 42 | 0 | 5★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Passport | 19 | 1 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Passport | 40 | 5 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Passport | 63 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2021 Passport | 144 | 7 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Passport | 103 | 10 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 Passport | 280 | 10 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Passport | 23 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Passport | 134 | 3 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Passport | 102 | 1 | — | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Passport | 228 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Passport | 229 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Passport | 56 | 0 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Passport | 41 | 0 | — | Structure | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1995 Passport | 60 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Passport years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (229), 1999 (228), 2001 (134), 2019 (280), 2021 (144) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Passport year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Passport?
Electrical System, with 235 complaints across 16 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Passport have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.