How common are engine complaints on the 2020 Honda Passport?

NHTSA shows 19 engine complaints for the 2020 Passport, accounting for 19% of all 100 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda Passport engine?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2020 Passport's engine, even though some owners reference a separate 3.5L V6 recall that does not apply to the Passport.

What engine problems do owners report on the 2020 Passport?

Owners describe rod knock, connecting rod bearing failure, and Auto Idle Stop malfunctions that cause the engine to stall and not restart, sometimes in traffic.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically occur?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 19,300 miles for engine complaints on the 2020 Passport.

How does the 2020 Passport compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2020 model year has 19 engine complaints and a 19% share of total complaints, close to the 2019 (21%), 2021 (21%), and 2022 (21%) model years, but lower than the 2025 model year's 41% share.

2020 Honda Passport Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2020 Honda Passport, 19% of its 100 total complaints for the year. Owners report rod knock and connecting rod bearing failures along with Auto Idle Stop malfunctions that leave the vehicle stalled. No related recall is listed for the Passport's engine.

Engine complaints: 19; 19% of 100
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 19,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report a rattling or ticking noise in sync with engine RPM that dealers diagnosed as rod knock from failing connecting rod bearings.
Some owners describe complete engine failure, including a case where the connecting rods reportedly broke and the engine had to be replaced.
Several complaints describe the Auto Idle Stop feature shutting the engine off at a stop and then failing to restart, leaving the vehicle stalled in traffic.
One owner reported the check engine light coming on at 65 mph along with shaking, followed by a stall and a dealer diagnosis that the engine needed replacement.
One owner noted awareness of a 3.5L V6 engine recall on other Honda models but said it does not cover the Passport, despite experiencing a connecting rod failure.

When 2020 Honda Passport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2020, latest Aug 2, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2025 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2020 Honda Passport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Passport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201958 (21%)
202019 (19%)
202129 (21%)
202213 (21%)
20237 (18%)
20242 (12%)
202516 (41%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints on the 2020 Honda Passport?: NHTSA shows 19 engine complaints for the 2020 Passport, accounting for 19% of all 100 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda Passport engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2020 Passport's engine, even though some owners reference a separate 3.5L V6 recall that does not apply to the Passport.
What engine problems do owners report on the 2020 Passport?: Owners describe rod knock, connecting rod bearing failure, and Auto Idle Stop malfunctions that cause the engine to stall and not restart, sometimes in traffic.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically occur?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 19,300 miles for engine complaints on the 2020 Passport.
How does the 2020 Passport compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2020 model year has 19 engine complaints and a 19% share of total complaints, close to the 2019 (21%), 2021 (21%), and 2022 (21%) model years, but lower than the 2025 model year's 41% share.