What year Honda Passport should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2019 and 2021 Honda Passport are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83, the two highest of any Passport model year.

Is the 2022 Honda Passport reliable?

The 2022 Passport is rated Best relative to other Passport years, with a complaint index of just 17 and only 61 total complaints, the second-lowest complaint count in the lineup.

Does the Honda Passport have recall issues?

Yes. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns across the 2019-2025 Passport, with the 2019 and 2020 model years each carrying 10 recall campaigns, the most of any year.

What is the most common Passport problem?

Across all years, Electrical System complaints make up 27% of total complaints (185 of 673), tied with Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues also at 27% (179 complaints).

Which Honda Passport year is best?

The 2022 and 2024 model years are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 17 and 0 respectively, the lowest among all Passport years covered.

Honda Passport Best and Worst Years (2019–2025)

Avoid 2019 and 2021 Honda Passport model years; both carry the highest complaint indexes (100 and 83) with electrical and collision-avoidance failures reported at low mileage. 2022 and 2024 are the best years, with complaint indexes of just 17 and 0.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2019 Avoid 2021 Best 2022 Best 2024

Model years: 7; 2019–2025
NHTSA complaints: 673
Recall campaigns: 16
Crashes reported: 24
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Electrical System

Passport Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Honda Passport problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2019	Avoid	100	276	7	10	Electrical System	21.5	5★
2020	Caution	50	100	1	10	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	21.5	5★
2021	Avoid	83	141	10	7	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	21.5	5★
2022	Best	17	61	1	4	Electrical System	21.5	5★
2023	Caution	67	39	3	5	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	21	5★
2024	Best	0	17	2	1	Brakes	21	5★
2025	Good	33	39	0	0	Electrical System	21	5★

Passport years to avoid: what went wrong

2019 Honda Passport Index 100 · 276 complaints · 10 recalls

The 2019 Passport has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and leads all years in total complaints at 276. Electrical System problems account for 32% of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 4,720 miles, including reports of sudden loss of power and blacked-out instrument panels. Collision Avoidance & Camera issues, at 22% share, included automatic braking activating without cause. The Engine category made up 21% of complaints. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this year, covering airbags, fuel system, and structure/body components including a rear subframe reinforcement.

2019 electrical system problems →2019 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2019 engine problems →

2021 Honda Passport Index 83 · 141 complaints · 7 recalls

The 2021 Passport ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 83 and 141 total complaints. Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area at 36% share, with a median failure mileage of 25,950, including reports of automatic braking systems flashing warnings too late to prevent collisions. Electrical System issues showed a very low median failure mileage of 3,313.5, with owners reporting sudden total power loss and horn or window malfunctions. Transmission & Powertrain problems, at 16% share, had a median failure mileage of just 700. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this year, including airbag seat-weight-sensor replacements.

2021 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2021 engine problems →2021 electrical system problems →

Most common Honda Passport problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System185 (27%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras179 (27%)
Engine144 (21%)
Other112 (17%)
Brakes86 (13%)
Transmission & Powertrain73 (11%)
Fuel System66 (10%)
Lane Departure41 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (3%)
Structure & Body19 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Honda Passport should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2019 and 2021 Honda Passport are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83, the two highest of any Passport model year.
Is the 2022 Honda Passport reliable?: The 2022 Passport is rated Best relative to other Passport years, with a complaint index of just 17 and only 61 total complaints, the second-lowest complaint count in the lineup.
Does the Honda Passport have recall issues?: Yes. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns across the 2019-2025 Passport, with the 2019 and 2020 model years each carrying 10 recall campaigns, the most of any year.
What is the most common Passport problem?: Across all years, Electrical System complaints make up 27% of total complaints (185 of 673), tied with Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues also at 27% (179 complaints).
Which Honda Passport year is best?: The 2022 and 2024 model years are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 17 and 0 respectively, the lowest among all Passport years covered.