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Honda Passport Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.

13
Total Recalls
237
Total Complaints
14
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2021
Worst Year
2025
Best Year

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Honda Passport — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesWorst Component
20260180SEATSFull report →
2025Best0140UNKNOWN OR OTHERFull report →
20241132SERVICE BRAKESFull report →
20234257FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEFull report →
20223462SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEFull report →
2021Worst51213FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEFull report →

Most Common Passport Problems

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
28
POWER TRAIN
25
SERVICE BRAKES
14
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
6

Based on 237 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.

Passport Years to Avoid

2021 Passport
121 complaints · 5 recalls · 3 injuries
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2022 Passport
46 complaints · 3 recalls · 2 injuries
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2023 Passport
25 complaints · 4 recalls · 7 injuries
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, and reported injuries.

Best Passport Years to Buy

2025 Passport
14 complaints · 0 recalls
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2026 Passport
18 complaints · 0 recalls
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2024 Passport
13 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with the fewest combined complaints and recalls in recent data.

Honda Passport Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Honda Passport Reliability

What year Passport has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Honda Passport had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 121 complaints and 5 safety recalls. See the full 2021 report for details on specific defects.

Is the Honda Passport reliable?

The Honda Passport has accumulated 237 owner-filed complaints and 13 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2025 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Passport.

What are the most common Passport problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas for the Honda Passport across recent model years are: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (28 reports), POWER TRAIN (25 reports), SERVICE BRAKES (14 reports), SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (13 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.

How do I check if my Passport has an open recall?

You can check for open recalls on any Honda Passport using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.

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