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2019 Honda Passport Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 7 Passport years

The 2019 Honda Passport ranks worst of 7 model years, with a complaint index of 100, 276 complaints, 10 recalls, and 7 crashes reported to NHTSA. Electrical system issues account for 32% of complaints, followed by collision avoidance/camera problems at 22%.

Complaints
276
Recalls
10
Crashes / fires
7 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21.5
19.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2019 Honda Passport problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System87 (32%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras61 (22%)
  3. Engine58 (21%)
  4. Other55 (20%)
  5. Fuel System41 (15%)
  6. Brakes25 (9%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain25 (9%)
  8. Lane Departure17 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body9 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power while driving at highway speed, in one case leading to a rear-end collision with a truck.
  • Automatic emergency braking activates randomly on smooth, empty roads or during rain, sometimes causing crashes or tire and wheel damage.
  • Airbags failed to deploy in rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions, resulting in owner injuries.
  • Front windshield camera glitches trigger multiple dashboard warning lights at once and cause random braking.
  • Backup camera and radio screen shut off unexpectedly while driving, accompanied by a crackling sound and a MOST network error message.
  • The engine's idle-stop feature sometimes fails to restart the vehicle when the driver's foot is removed from the brake, shifting into neutral instead.
2019 Honda Passport complaints: complaints filed per quarter312019 Q22020 Q22021 Q22022 Q22023 Q22024 Q22025 Q22026 Q2
402 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q3 (31).

2019 Honda Passport recalls

10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure & Body880,514 vehicles

    Structure:frame and members

    American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

  3. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

See all 10 recalls for the 2019 Honda Passport →

2019 Honda Passport fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
21.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,025
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Passport years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2019Avoid1002761021.5
2020Best171001021.5
2021Avoid83141721.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Passport reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Passport has the worst complaint index (100) of all 7 model years and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Passport years.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Passport?
NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the electrical system (32% of complaints), followed by collision avoidance and camera systems (22%) and engine issues (21%).
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Passport have?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2019 Passport, covering areas including the fuel system, structure and body, electrical system, airbags, and suspension/tires, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
Which Passport model year is better than 2019?
NHTSA complaint data shows 2020 (complaint index 17, Best), 2022 (33, Good), and 2024 (0, Best) all rank better than 2019, which has the highest complaint index at 100.
Does the 2019 Honda Passport have a phantom braking issue?
Yes, owners report the collision avoidance and camera system, which accounts for 22% of complaints, triggering automatic braking on clear roads and in light rain.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.