Honda Passport Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Honda Passport across 16 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (86). The words owners use most often: “idle stop” (10% of reports).
- 237electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- 45%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.
- Idle stop: mentioned in 24 of 237 complaints (10%)
- Auto start: mentioned in 12 of 237 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 237 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an 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 (5)
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera; electrical system:software
Model years: 2019, 2020
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
Model years: 2019, 2020
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.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S
Risk: If a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (pcm) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the pcm to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S
Risk: If a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (pcm) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the pcm to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Model years: 1995
Problem: An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
Risk: This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
When I sitting at red light and the start/stop system Engages,the vehicle will shift into neutral and the brakes will not hold the vehicle in place when pressing the brake pedal .State that the vehicle would still move forward even when brake pedal is being pressed.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Passport. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, while coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off and unexpectedly shifted into Neutral (N). The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated, requiring activation of the hazard lights to…
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…
I was at a traffic light, when the light turned green I gave the car gas it hesitated, then went into neutral, the battery sign showed on the dash, the car would not go. I was 1 line under half a tank of gas, so I wasnât empty. Also, just before this happened the radio became full of static on an…
multipurpose camera failure at 41000 miles. just past warranty
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Passports have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints about electrical system for the Honda Passport. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Passport electrical system?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Honda Passport?
The most frequent phrase is “idle stop”, in 24 of 237 complaints, followed by “auto start” (12).
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