Last updated: 2026-10-10
Honda Passport Reliability by Year
The Honda Passport rates good for reliability, and complaints drop sharply after 2019. Restart failures and phantom braking are the issues to check.
Honda Passport Reliability Overview
Reliability for this midsize SUV is good and above average among SUVs, with repair costs near $521 a year. Newer years carry far fewer complaints, and 2024 is the safest pick. The 2019 is the one to skip. Its engine often fails to restart after Auto Idle Stop shuts it off at a light, and the screen can lose network communication and go dark.
Current generation: 4th gen (2026–2023).
Best & Worst Honda Passport Years
Best Honda Passport Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2024 has one recall and 12 owner complaints, against eight recalls and 253 complaints for the 2019. Unlike the 2025 and 2026, it has had two years or more to collect reports. A few owners still mention early front rotor wear and Auto Idle Stop restart failures, so test for both.
Honda Passport Years to Avoid
Electrical faults lead the complaints, at 69. The engine often fails to restart after Auto Idle Stop shuts it off at a light, and new batteries rarely fix it. Some owners lose audio, navigation, the backup camera and the speedometer while driving. Fuel system reports add stalls during long waits for parts, and one transmission failure cost $7,700.
Honda Passport Reliability Score Trend
Honda Passport reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 80/100 compared to 67/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 59/100 | Mixed |
| 2020 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 82/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 84/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Honda Passport
0 recalls · 0 complaints
The newest year, with a clean file so far: no complaints or recalls, but little time on the road to collect any.
2025 Honda Passport
0 recalls · 11 complaints
Last year of the third generation, with no recalls, only 11 owner complaints, and a standing well above other 2025 SUVs.
2024 Honda Passport
1 recalls · 12 complaints
Good reliability with one fuel system recall and fewer complaints than 2023, though early front rotor wear and a reported stalling crash stand out.
2023 Honda Passport
4 recalls · 24 complaints
A middle-of-the-pack Passport year with good reliability, modest complaint numbers, and four recalls, led by reports of loose front brake caliper bolts.
2022 Honda Passport
3 recalls · 45 complaints
Facelift year with good reliability and far fewer complaints than 2021, though false automatic braking and transmission hesitation still show up in owner reports.
2021 Honda Passport
5 recalls · 119 complaints
Good overall but among the weaker Passport years, with phantom emergency braking and transmission complaints and 5 recalls.
2020 Honda Passport
8 recalls · 84 complaints
Rated good and mid-pack among Passport years, with false collision braking and idle stop stalls as the main complaints and eight recalls.
2019 Honda Passport
8 recalls · 253 complaints
Weakest of the eight scored years, led by electrical dropouts and engine restart failures after Auto Idle Stop.
Found Your Honda Passport? Check Its History
Steering (1) problems come up most in Honda Passport owner complaints, and 29 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Honda Passport Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Annual Repair Cost
$521
Repair Frequency
0.3/yr
Honda Passport Resale Value
The Honda Passport is estimated to retain about 97.2% of its original value after 1 year, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 97.2%
- Depreciation
- 2.8%
- Listings Analyzed
- 21
after 1 year
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Honda Passport reliable?
- Yes, overall reliability is good and above average for SUVs. Complaints fall steadily from the 2019 model year onward. The recurring problems are electrical faults, phantom braking, and transmission trouble, so the model year you pick matters more than the badge.
- What is the best year for the Honda Passport?
- The 2024 is the best pick. It has been on the road long enough to show a record, with one recall and few complaints. The 2025 and 2026 look cleaner on paper, but they are too new to judge fairly.
- What are the most common Honda Passport problems?
- Electrical problems lead, with 123 complaints. The engine often fails to restart after Auto Idle Stop, and some screens lose communication and go dark. Phantom braking from the collision avoidance system, transmission shifts into neutral, and brake warnings round out the main areas.
- Does the Honda Passport have phantom braking?
- Yes, it is the main forward collision avoidance complaint. A red BRAKE warning flashes, the wheel shakes, and the SUV sometimes brakes hard with nothing ahead. Dealers often cannot reproduce it. Many owners switch the system off.
- How much does it cost to maintain a Honda Passport?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $521. Single repairs can run much higher. Owners quote $1,800 to $2,500 for a failed front camera and $7,700 for one out-of-warranty transmission repair.
How we score the Honda Passport
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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