Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 79/100 (GOOD)

2024 Honda Passport Reliability Report

The 2024 Honda Passport has good reliability, well above most 2024 SUVs, but early front brake rotor wear is the problem owners report most.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

3.7per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$521

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,850

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity72/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity78/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Good reliability with one fuel system recall and fewer complaints than 2023, though early front rotor wear and a reported stalling crash stand out.

Top Issues to Watch

SERVICE BRAKES (4)
STEERING (2)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Refresh Year

2024 received a model year changes update for the Third generation (YF7/8).

Changes: Changes include larger center console and new Black Edition trim replacing Elite.; .
Year 6 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: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2024: This Model Year (Refresh)

2024 received a model year changes update for the Third generation (YF7/8).

Should You Buy the 2024 Honda Passport?

Buy it with eyes open. Reliability is good, well above average for 2024 SUVs, and this is one of the stronger of the Passport's eight scored years. Owners filed 12 complaints, and the federal crash rating is 5 of 5 stars. The 2023 rates worse, with 24 complaints and 4 recalls. The 2025 rates better, with 11 complaints and no recalls.

Brakes are the main worry. Front rotors wear out very early, in one case under 250 miles and in others within a few thousand. Replacing rotors, pads, hubs and bearings did not fix it, and dealers called it normal wear and refused warranty coverage. One owner reports the car braking hard on its own at 65 mph. Two others say the engine would not restart after the idle-stop feature shut it off at a light. One reported crash involved warning lights, stalling and braking and steering faults that began near 10,000 miles. The one recall covers the gasoline fuel system.

Ask for brake service records and look for repeat rotor work. Confirm the fuel system recall was completed. If a 2025 fits your budget, it has fewer recall concerns.

Compared to the 2025 Honda Passport, which scored 3 points higher. See also the 2023 Honda Passport for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low recall count
+Below-average complaint rate for SUV

Cons

−SERVICE BRAKES: Front brake rotors go bad very early, in one case under 250 miles and in others... (4 complaints)
−STEERING: Braking and steering faults are linked to a crash in both complaints, and each... (2 complaints)

Compare 2024 Honda Passport With

2024 Ford Explorer

Reliability: 73/100

Good

2024 Toyota 4Runner

Reliability: 79/100

Good

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Reliability: 66/100

Good

2024 Subaru Outback

Reliability: 82/100

Excellent

2024 Kia Telluride

Reliability: 69/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK

SERVICE BRAKES (4)
STEERING (2)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2024 Honda Passport carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

3.7

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 6.9

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2024 Honda Passport Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2024 Honda Passport. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

24V9000002024-11-27

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.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2024 Honda Passport? Check its history first

Service brakes problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Honda Passport, and 1 recall was 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

2024 Honda Passport NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 17.5%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (None)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, Roof)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Honda PassportRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based 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 2024 model year.

Value Retained: 97.2%
Depreciation: 2.8%
Listings Analyzed: 21

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Honda Passport depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & 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 2024 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 2024 Honda Passport.

Inspect the front rotors for scoring or uneven wear and ask for records of any repeat rotor or pad replacements.
Drive at highway speed on an open road and watch for sudden braking with nothing ahead.
Let auto idle-stop shut the engine off at several stops and confirm it restarts every time.
With the radio off, turn on the turn signals and hazards and make sure you can hear them.
Check for brake, tire-pressure or other warning lights at startup and throughout the test drive.
Ask whether any camera or driver-assist parts were replaced, and get the repair orders.
Run a VIN history check for crash records and any unresolved braking or steering repairs.

2024 Honda Passport Common Problems by Component

12 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

SERVICE BRAKES (4)STEERING (2)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)POWER TRAIN (1)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)FUEL SYSTEM (1)TIRES (1)

SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaints

Front brake rotors go bad very early, in one case under 250 miles and in others within the first few thousand miles. Repeated rotor, pad, hub, bearing and strut work does not fix the problem. Dealers have called the rotor wear normal wear and tear and declined warranty coverage. A separate report describes the car braking hard on its own at 65 mph on an open freeway. It stops in a traffic lane and the gas pedal does nothing. Brake and tire-pressure warning lights also appear alongside a leaking manifold gasket and misfires.

4 complaints total

STEERING

2 complaintsSafety-related

Braking and steering faults are linked to a crash in both complaints, and each reports an injury. The two reports appear to describe the same vehicle and the same December 2024 accident. Problems reportedly start around 10,000 miles, after the first scheduled service. They include multiple warning lights, stalling, and braking and steering malfunctions. The dealer blamed what it called the AWS system and replaced camera components, but the issues came back and Honda could not diagnose them. These are few reports, but the loss-of-control risk is serious.

2 complaints total2 crashes2 injuries

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

The engine can fail to restart after the auto idle-stop feature shuts it off at a light. The car is then stuck in the intersection until it gets a jump start, and it cannot be shifted into neutral while the engine is off. The dealer found that the battery and electrical system passed all diagnostic tests. A separate complaint says the turn signals and hazard flashers make no audible sound. The dealer said the volume cannot be adjusted on this model and the flasher cannot be replaced.

2 complaints total

POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

2025-01-08

When backing out of a driveway onto a busy street, I put the car in reverse and back out into the lane of traffic. I then put the car into drive and try to pull forward into the lane of traffic with cars coming up behind me but the car does not respond to the gas pedal for many seconds. I have almost been rear ended because of this several times.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

2025-01-09

Sun roof glass exploded without cause, coving the inside of the vehicle in glass. Vehicle was not struck by anything as it was parked at the time under a carport. Sunroof exploding covered the occupants of the Vehicle in shattered glass.

FUEL SYSTEM (1 complaints)

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2025-01-28

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V900000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

TIRES (1 complaints)

TIRES

1 complaint

2024-10-12

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Passport equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: 1A30H5223. The contact stated that there was a blister on the driver's side front tire on the side wall close to the tread. The contact stated that the blister was the size of a lemon. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact to call the tire manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the tire had to be replaced out-of-pocket. Additionally, the contact also noticed a small blister, the size of a cherry on the rear driver's side tire on the side wall near the tread. The vehicle manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 2,299.

Best & Worst Honda Passport Years

Best Honda Passport Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2024

(Current Model)

1Recalls

12Complaints

Good

Honda Passport Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Honda Passport reliability scores by year
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

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	84/100	+2	Excellent	0	0
2025	82/100	+3	Excellent	0	11
2024(selected)	79/100	+4	Good	1	12
2023	75/100	+1	Good	4	24
2022	74/100	+6	Good	3	45
2021	68/100	0	Good	5	119
2020	68/100	+9	Good	8	84
2019	59/100	—	Mixed	8	253

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Honda Passport reliable?

Yes, it rates good and well above average against other 2024 SUVs. It is also among the stronger of the Passport's eight scored model years. Owners filed 12 complaints, about 3.7 per 10,000 sold. The main weak spot is early front brake rotor wear.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Passport?

Service brakes lead, with 4 complaints about front rotors wearing out within a few thousand miles. Steering and electrical issues each drew 2 complaints. Those include a no-restart after the idle-stop feature shuts the engine off, and turn signals with no audible click.

Does the 2024 Honda Passport have brake problems?

Some owners report them. Front rotors failed very early, one under 250 miles, and repeat repairs did not cure it. Dealers called it normal wear and declined warranty coverage. A separate owner says the car braked hard on its own at 65 mph on a freeway.

Has the 2024 Honda Passport been recalled?

Federal records show 1 recall for this model year, in the fuel system, gasoline area. That is fewer than the 2023, which has 4 recalls. Check the VIN with Honda or a dealer to confirm the repair was completed on any car you consider.

Is the 2024 Honda Passport better than the 2023 or 2025?

It beats the 2023, which rates worse with 24 complaints and 4 recalls. The 2025 rates better, with 11 complaints and no recalls. If prices are close, the 2025 is the safer pick on the records.

Don’t buy a 2024 Honda Passport without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2024 Honda Passport

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Honda Passport does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on complaint severity (72/100). 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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