Honda Passport Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Honda Passport model year (2019–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Honda Passport Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 158 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 177
5 recalls · 89 complaints
Top issue: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Problem score: 104
6 recalls · 56 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 74
Best Honda Passport Years to Buy
1 recall · 6 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 9
0 recalls · 12 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 12
0 recalls · 13 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 13
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Honda Passport — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 13 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 12 | — | — | 12 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 4 | 27 | 2 | — | 43 | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | 47 | 2 | — | 60 | Good |
| 2021 | 5 | 89 | — | — | 104 | Caution |
| 2020 | 6 | 56 | — | — | 74 | Caution |
| 2019 | 5 | 158 | 2 | — | 177 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Honda Passport Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2024Recent Passport models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2024 stands out with just 9 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Passport should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2019 Honda Passport if possible. It has 5 recalls, 158 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 177 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Passport to buy?+
The 2024 Honda Passport is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 9. It has only 1 recall and 6 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Passport has the fewest problems?+
The 2024, 2025, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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