Last updated: 2026-10-10
2023 Honda Passport Reliability Report
The 2023 Honda Passport rates good for reliability, above most 2023 SUVs, but owners report loose front caliper bolts and false automatic braking.
Recalls
4
Complaints
24
Complaint Rate
5.9per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$521
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,850
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
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.
Top Issues to Watch
- SERVICE BRAKES (5)
- POWER TRAIN (4)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2023 received a model year changes update for the Third generation (YF7/8).
- Changes: Front-wheel drive EX-L option discontinued, AWD now standard on all trims..
- Year 5 in this generation (2019–2025).
- 3rd generation Passport (US).
What this means for buyers
Refresh years bring updates but can also introduce new issues. Check early recall data before buying.
2019: Third generation (YF7/8) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2022: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2023: This Model Year (Refresh)
2023 received a model year changes update for the Third generation (YF7/8).
2024: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
Should You Buy the 2023 Honda Passport?
Reliability is good for this model year. It rates above average among 2023 SUVs and lands in the middle of the eight scored Passport years. Owners filed 24 complaints, and the model earns a 5 of 5 federal crash-test rating. The 2022 year rates about the same. The 2024 year rates better, but it is newer and has had less time to collect complaints.
Brakes lead the complaints. A front caliper bolt can come loose or go missing, causing loud knocking near a front wheel at highway speed and weaker braking with no warning light. One dealer blamed a bolt installed incorrectly at the factory. Other owners report the engine shutting off while driving, which takes power steering and brakes with it. Collision mitigation braking also slams on with nothing ahead, and those reports include injuries. Federal recall records show four recalls, covering the fuel system, steering, service brakes, and back over prevention.
Ask the seller for proof that all four recalls were completed. Request front brake repair records, and have a mechanic check the front calipers and rotors. If you can, test drive the 2024 year too.
Compared to the 2024 Honda Passport, which scored 4 points higher. See also the 2022 Honda Passport for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Infrequent unscheduled repairs
- +Below-average complaint rate for SUV
Cons
- −Moderate recall count
- −SERVICE BRAKES: Front caliper bolt can come loose or go missing, letting the caliper shift or... (5 complaints)
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine can shut off while driving, taking power steering and brakes with it (4 complaints)
Compare 2023 Honda Passport With
2023 Ford Explorer
Reliability: 71/100
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Reliability: 82/100
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Reliability: 63/100
2023 Subaru Outback
Reliability: 77/100
2023 Kia Telluride
Reliability: 68/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 4 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- SERVICE BRAKES (5)
- POWER TRAIN (4)
Recall Overview
4
recalls on record
A moderate 4 recalls are on file for the 2023 Honda Passport. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
5.9
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 11.3
Safety Incidents
2
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2023 Honda Passport Recall Details
4 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Honda Passport. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
STEERING
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.
Consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Consequence
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Buying a used 2023 Honda Passport? Check its history first
Service brakes problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Passport, and 4 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2023 Honda Passport NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 16.4%
Safety Technologies
Honda PassportRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
4Maintenance rating: 4 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$521
Repair Frequency
0.3
unscheduled repair visits per year
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
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.
This benchmark covers the Honda Passport model overall and is not specific to the 2023 model year.
- 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.
Explore Honda Passport depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
21 MPG
Running cost: $3,350/yr
Fuel + repair
19 city / 24 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport AWD 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,850 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Honda Passport.
Have a mechanic confirm both front caliper bolts are present and tight, and check the front rotors for warping.
Brake firmly from highway speed and feel for shaking, rattling, or a slow pedal response.
Drive open and winding roads and watch for automatic braking with nothing ahead.
With lane keeping on, drive a highway stretch and note any sudden steering tugs toward other lanes or curbs.
Stop on a hill in Drive and in Reverse and check whether the car rolls the wrong way.
Ask for records of ECU or wiring harness replacement, and confirm the engine starts every time.
Ask whether the battery has been replaced repeatedly, and watch for adaptive cruise or lane-keeping warning lights.
Test the backup camera, parking sensors, and dashboard display for flickering or failure.
2023 Honda Passport Common Problems by Component
24 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaintsA front caliper bolt can come loose or go missing, letting the caliper shift or drop onto the wheel. Drivers hear loud knocking or a booming noise near a front wheel at highway speed, then braking weakens with no warning light. Two reports describe this around 70 mph, and one driver lost control and coasted to a stop. A dealer blamed a bolt installed incorrectly at the factory. Other complaints describe warped front rotors that cause shaking and rattling under braking, in one case after repeated false emergency braking.
POWER TRAIN
4 complaintsShifts feel sloppy and slow. Revs hang high instead of dropping smoothly, and power reaches the wheels late and unpredictably. Some drivers hear popping when shifting into Park or Drive, or odd sounds under acceleration. On an incline the car can roll backward in Drive or forward in Reverse, and one dealer called this normal for the transmission design. Other reports mention the car sometimes not starting at the push of the ignition button and automatic braking engaging with no obstacle ahead.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaintsThe engine can shut off while driving, taking power steering and brakes with it. One report describes this at 55-60 mph, with the car refusing to restart, even after an ECU and wiring harness were replaced. Another describes the car rolling forward while in Park, and the driver was injured. Other complaints cite random automatic braking, an emissions light that stays on, and adaptive cruise and lane-keeping warnings that dealers blame on a battery that keeps failing. Dealers often cannot reproduce the faults.
LANE DEPARTURE (2 complaints)
LANE DEPARTURE
2 complaintsSafety-relatedLane keeping assist jerks the steering without warning, pulling the car toward another lane or into a curb. One report describes a crash at 50 mph after a brake warning, leaving possible frame or suspension damage. Automatic emergency braking also triggers as oncoming cars approach. Dealers inspect the cars and find nothing wrong. One service advisor said the problem had been reported before and could not be fixed. Contacting Honda directly has not resolved these complaints.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaintsCollision mitigation braking slams on the brakes with nothing in the way. These reports include 6 injuries, among them a driver thrown into the steering wheel. False braking happens on winding roads and even at stop lights. One complaint describes the car not accelerating from a stop on a hill and nearly causing a crash during a merge, which a dealer called a design trait. Related problems include a dead backup camera and sensors, a flashing dashboard display, and radio static over Bluetooth.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaintUnexpected braking when there are no other obstacles on the road. I need to manually turnoff the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) every time I start the vehicle. I have notified the dealer as well as Honda and have not received any solution.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaintSafety-relatedThe push button gearshifting. I have accidentally hit reverse about 100 times since I’ve owned this car in six months. It ended up in a rear end collision with a parked car. Then when I tried to drive forward, I backed up again. The first time was intentional backing and I didn’t see the car behind me… the second time I was attempting to drive forward and I hit the reverse button again. It was instinctual. I hit the car twice.
VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaintI have a honda passport 2023 that I bought 6 months ago. I was parking into my driveway when suddenly heard a strong noise coming from the back. I looked through my rear mirror and saw all my back windshield shattered without any object hitting it, I'm glad I wasn't driving on the fwy or my son wasn't in the back seat. I reported to honda dealer and even do they agree to do a one time no cost replacement due to low mileage. They said they haven heard any cases of this safety manufacture defect.
STEERING (1 complaints)
STEERING
1 complaintWhen I'm driving my 2023 honda passport my steering wheel vibrates/shakes feels almost like the wheel is gonna come off. When I turn my steering wheel left or right driving or parked I hear a loud knock noise coming from under the front of my car. I have had multiple things checked and looked at and brand new tires and no matter what. When I get an alignment my car still pulls one way or another. I thinks its the steering gearbox
TIRES (1 complaints)
TIRES
1 complaintTread separation on one of the tires at approximately 34K miles of driving and premature tread wear. 2023 Honda Passport, bought new from Classic Honda in Orlando Florida. Dealer wouldn't report it to Continental Tires and quoted me to install 2 new tires from the same brand (Continental) and after charging me alignment (that didn't solve the problem on my first visit).
Best & Worst Honda Passport Years
Best Honda Passport Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2024
2023
(Current Model)
2022
Honda Passport Years to Avoid
Honda Passport Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| 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 |
Honda Passport Reliability Compared to Other Years
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Don’t buy a 2023 Honda Passport without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2023 Honda Passport
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Honda Passport does best on how many systems draw complaints (82/100) and worst on recall impact (71/100). 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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