2019 Honda Passport Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2019 Honda Passport, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 4,720 miles. The words owners use most often: “stop start” (8% of reports).
- 86electrical system complaints
- 4,720median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stop start: mentioned in 7 of 86 complaints (8%)
- Collision mitigation: mentioned in 6 of 86 complaints (7%)
- Backup camera: mentioned in 6 of 86 complaints (7%)
- Idle engaged: mentioned in 5 of 86 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 86 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Honda Passport electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 14 | 21% | 590 |
| 2025 Passport | 18 | 39% | 22,000 |
| 2024 Passport | 4 | 21% | — |
| 2023 Passport | 5 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Passport | 14 | 22% | 64,050 |
| 2021 Passport | 27 | 19% | 3,314 |
| 2020 Passport | 31 | 30% | 4,600 |
| 2019 Passport | 86 | 31% | 4,720 |
| 2002 Passport | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2001 Passport | 1 | 1% | 1,000 |
| 2000 Passport | 2 | 2% | 115,000 |
| 1999 Passport | 4 | 2% | 122,000 |
| 1998 Passport | 17 | 7% | 60,500 |
| 1997 Passport | 4 | 7% | — |
| 1996 Passport | 4 | 10% | 96,000 |
| 1995 Passport | 5 | 8% | 142,660 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera; electrical system:software
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera; electrical system:software
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Automobile warnings include: "Audio is Turned OFF" "Network Communication Lost" "MOST Net Off" Loss of all audio, screen, and backup camera. Most common when starting the car or hitting imperfections along any roadway. I need all audio, screens, and backup cameras functioning completely and…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen intermittently turned off while driving approximately 65-80 MPH. The messages "Network Communication Lost" and "Most Net Off" were displayed. The failure caused the rear-view camera to become inoperable…
The safety features connected to the camera and vehicle sensors have all stopped working. Every time I start my car, multiple lights come on and dashboard messages that cruise control, lane assist and collision prevention systems are not working. The dealership quoted me $2300 to fix and said new…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Honda Passports have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2019 Honda Passport (31% of the 281 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda Passport electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 4,720 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2019 Honda Passport?
The most frequent phrase is “stop start”, in 7 of 86 complaints, followed by “collision mitigation” (6).
Other 2019 Honda Passport problems
See all 2019 Honda Passport problems or electrical system problems across all Passport years.