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
4 recalls · 182 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 198
1 recall · 108 complaints
Top issue: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Problem score: 111
5 recalls · 76 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 91
Best Honda Passport Years to Buy
0 recalls · 12 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 12
0 recalls · 33 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 33
2 recalls · 40 complaints
Main area: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Problem score: 50
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Honda Passport — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 55 | — | — | 55 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 33 | — | — | 33 | Good |
| 2024 | 0 | 12 | — | — | 12 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 40 | 2 | — | 50 | Good |
| 2022 | 1 | 60 | 2 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2021 | 1 | 108 | — | — | 111 | Caution |
| 2020 | 5 | 76 | — | — | 91 | Caution |
| 2019 | 4 | 182 | 2 | — | 198 | 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 12 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 4 recalls, 182 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 198 — 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 12. It has only 0 recalls and 12 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Passport has the fewest problems?+
The 2024, 2025, 2023 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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