2019 Honda Passport Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 87 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Honda Passport, 32% of its 276 total complaints, the highest share of any model year. A related recall (20V439000) covers faulty instrument panel software, and median mileage at failure was 4,720.
- Electrical System complaints
- 87
- 32% of 276
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,720 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Auto Idle Stop/Start feature shuts the engine off unexpectedly at intersections or stop lights, sometimes taking multiple attempts to restart.
- Instrument panel and center display go dark or reboot while driving, occasionally showing a 'MOST Network Failure' or 'check tuner' message.
- Vehicle stalls briefly when accelerating from a stop, sometimes triggering a collision mitigation warning light.
- Driver assistance systems, including lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and the backup camera, stop working or show a 'camera obstructed' message alongside multiple dashboard warning lights.
- Vehicle intermittently fails to start after short stops, requiring a jump start even with a healthy battery.
- Audio system and instrument cluster wiring produce loud noises before shutting down, described by owners as a network shutdown.
When 2019 Honda Passport electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 12, 2019, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Honda Passport
- NHTSA 20V439000Jul 28, 2020Electrical System607,786 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
Electrical System complaints by Passport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Honda Passport?
- NHTSA lists 87 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Passport, which is 32% of all 276 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Passport's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 20V439000, reported 2020-07-28, covers incorrect instrument panel control module software that can prevent the instrument panel from displaying properly. Honda's remedy is a free software reprogram by dealers.
- At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 4,720 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Passport.
- Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Passport.
- Do other Passport model years have as many electrical complaints?
- No. The 2019 model's 32% share is higher than 2020 (30%), 2021 (19%), 2022 (25%), 2023 (15%), and 2024 (18%), though 2025 shows a higher share at 44%.