2026 Honda Passport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passport years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda Passport. That ranks 8th out of 16 Passport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (16 complaints, 24%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 68owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Honda Passport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 21% | 590 | — | — |
| Seats | 10 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 13% | 500 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 12% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 190 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% | 4,919 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2026 Honda Passport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members; suspension:rear
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Risk: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Like many others have reported on the internet, I am now seeing the TT04 message on the dashboard inidicating that a software update was interrupted and I must see the dealer. This is concerning in that this bug has been reported for years and Honda has failed to find a solution. What exactly is…
Purchased vehicle November 27th, 2025 took car to the carwash after owning a few months and noticed after the car wash the paint was chipping. Took to dealership was told "oh those are door dings or something to that effect", filed with Honda was told basically the same thing. So, started doing…
I bought the 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport new with 300 dealer miles on it. From the very beginning there was a loud thump in the rear when going over speed bumps. I took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said they could not repeat the sound. I took it to another Honda dealer and test…
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ignition warning light illuminated and the message "Keyless Access Failureâ was displayed with the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
There is a defect issue with the driver's seat in this vehicle that is causing me to become distracted while driving. From the first time I sat in the vehicle, the driverâs seat produces a hard, localized pressure, like a bar or box, under the rear of the seat cushion that presses into my…
Other Honda Passport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 | 1 |
| 2025 Passport | 46 | 0 |
| 2024 Passport | 19 | 1 |
| 2023 Passport | 40 | 5 |
| 2022 Passport | 63 | 4 |
| 2021 Passport | 144 | 7 |
| 2020 Passport | 103 | 10 |
| 2019 Passport | 281 | 10 |
| 2002 Passport | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 Passport | 134 | 3 |
| 2000 Passport | 102 | 1 |
| 1999 Passport | 228 | 2 |
| 1998 Passport | 229 | 5 |
| 1997 Passport | 56 | 0 |
| 1996 Passport | 41 | 0 |
| 1995 Passport | 60 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Passport?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Honda Passport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Honda Passport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passport model years, the 2026 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.