2022 Honda Passport Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Honda Passport ranks 6th of 7 model years with a complaint index of 17 and a Best verdict. It has 61 complaints, 4 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported, making it one of the lower-complaint years for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #6 of 7 Passport years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 61
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19.5 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2022 Honda Passport problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System15 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (25%)
- Engine13 (21%)
- Other13 (21%)
- Brakes9 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (15%)
- Fuel System6 (10%)
- Steering4 (7%)
- Lane Departure3 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking sometimes triggers with no vehicle or obstacle present, at speeds ranging from about 30 to 50 mph.
- Some owners report the vehicle unexpectedly slows or comes to a full stop on its own, requiring a restart to clear the issue.
- The brake pedal has reportedly sunk to the floor at a stop, with the vehicle moving forward before regaining braking power.
- Owners describe a squeaking noise from the brake pedal traced to missing clevis and cotter pins in the master brake cylinder.
- Radio and infotainment systems reportedly crackle or cut out, sometimes needing to be power-cycled to stop the noise.
- Some describe the auto high-beam headlights failing to activate at night while driving.
2022 Honda Passport recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 23V458000Jun 29, 2023Brakes124,077 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
- NHTSA 23V431000Jun 15, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,209,673 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
2022 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.
2022 compared with other Passport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Honda Passport reliable?
- Compared with other Passport model years, 2022 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among the 7 model years with data, and earns a Best verdict.
- What problems does the 2022 Honda Passport have?
- NHTSA complaints for 2022 focus on the electrical system and collision avoidance/camera systems, each accounting for 25% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 21% and brakes at 15%.
- Does the 2022 Honda Passport have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Passport, covering structure and body, brakes, collision avoidance/camera hardware, and side-mirror heating pads. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Passport compare to other years?
- The 2022 Passport's complaint index of 17 is much lower than the 2019 Passport's index of 100 and the 2021 Passport's index of 83, both rated Avoid. Only the 2024 model year, with an index of 0, ranks better.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Honda Passport?
- The EPA rates the 2022 Passport at 21.5 mpg combined (19.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.