Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 9.3× | 1 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2025 | 47 | 2.3× | — | Engine | Caution |
| 2024 | 19 | −23% | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2023 | 40 | typical | 5 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2022 | 63 | 1.5× | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Caution |
| 2021 | 144 | 3.2× | 7 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2020 | 104 | 2.4× | 10 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2019 | 282 | 6.8× | 10 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2002 | 23 | −72% | 2 | Suspension | Good |
| 2001 | 134 | 1.3× | 3 | Body | Average |
| 2000 | 102 | 1.2× | 1 | Body | Average |
| 1999 | 228 | 3.6× | 2 | Brake | Avoid |
| 1998 | 229 | 3.9× | 5 | Brake | Avoid |
| 1997 | 56 | −20% | — | Body | Average |
| 1996 | 41 | −48% | — | Body | Good |
| 1995 | 60 | −15% | 1 | Engine | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Passport year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Honda Passport problems
Latest Honda Passport recalls
Suspension › Rear
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Remedy: 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.
Suspension › Rear
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Steering › Rack and pinion
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Honda Passport should you avoid?
2019, 2021, 2020, 2025, 2022 and 1998 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Passport years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2019.
What is the best year for the Honda Passport?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other Passport years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Honda Passport problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (258), brakes (244) and electrical system (238). Engine complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Honda Passport had?
26 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Honda Passport recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.