How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Honda Passport have?

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Passport, which is 16% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Honda Passport?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2021 Passport.

What transmission problems do owners report on the 2021 Honda Passport?

Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into neutral, hard or jerky shifts between higher gears with a metal clunking sound, and delayed acceleration response during turns.

Did the 2021 Passport transmission issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Passport.

At what mileage do 2021 Passport transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure listed by NHTSA for this complaint area is 700 miles.

2021 Honda Passport Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Honda Passport, 16% of its 141 total complaints for the year. One crash was reported, no fires, and no related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure is 700.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 16% of 141
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral while driving, sometimes on a freeway on-ramp, with a transmission warning light and requiring the ignition to be cycled before drive resumes.
Owners report the engine revs and RPMs climb while the vehicle decelerates on its own during left or right turns, with the accelerator failing to respond immediately.
Hard or jerky shifting is described around 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th gears, including a loud metal clunking sound and sudden acceleration or braking sensation.
Some owners report unwanted acceleration when downshifting on inclines, causing a temporary loss of traction in snow.
One owner reported rod bearing failure requiring engine replacement after the transmission had already been replaced.
An idle-stop feature was reported to occasionally stall the engine when the brake was fully depressed.

When 2021 Honda Passport transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2021, latest Aug 22, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2021 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 Honda Passport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Passport model year

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

201925 (9%)
20205 (5%)
202123 (16%)
20229 (15%)
20235 (13%)
20241 (6%)
20255 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Honda Passport have?: NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Passport, which is 16% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Honda Passport?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2021 Passport.
What transmission problems do owners report on the 2021 Honda Passport?: Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into neutral, hard or jerky shifts between higher gears with a metal clunking sound, and delayed acceleration response during turns.
Did the 2021 Passport transmission issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Passport.
At what mileage do 2021 Passport transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure listed by NHTSA for this complaint area is 700 miles.