2023 Honda Passport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#3 most-complained of 7 Passport years
The 2023 Honda Passport has 39 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 3rd-worst among 7 model years. It earns a "Caution" verdict, driven mainly by collision-avoidance and brake complaints.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24 hwy
Top 2023 Honda Passport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (31%)
- Brakes10 (26%)
- Other8 (21%)
- Engine7 (18%)
- Electrical System6 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (13%)
- Lane Departure4 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
What owners report
- Collision Mitigation Braking System engages unexpectedly at various speeds with no vehicles or obstacles nearby, displaying a "BRAKE" message and vibrating the steering wheel before decelerating hard.
- Brakes shimmy, rattle, or shake at highway speed and are slow to respond, with some owners reporting the problem returning after an earlier dealer repair.
- Transmission lags or hesitates when accelerating from a stop, sometimes failing to engage gear properly and creating a near-collision when merging.
- Push-button gearshift is mistakenly engaged into reverse instead of drive, in one case resulting in a rear-end collision with a parked vehicle.
- Engine develops an audible knock at idle and under load after tens of thousands of miles, even under an active powertrain warranty.
- Suspension makes a loud clunking noise from the driver and passenger side when backing out or making sharp turns, in one case requiring axle replacement.
2023 Honda Passport recalls
5 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 24V900000Nov 27, 2024Fuel System205,760 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
- NHTSA 24V184000Mar 7, 2024Steering245 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
2023 Honda Passport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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.
2023 compared with other Passport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda Passport reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 39 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2023 Passport, with a Complaint Index of 67, giving it a "Caution" verdict relative to other Passport model years.
- What problems does the 2023 Honda Passport have?
- The top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, making up 31% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 26% and Engine issues at 18%.
- Does the 2023 Honda Passport have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Passport, covering the fuel filler neck tube, steering gearbox ball joint, brake booster tie rod fastener, a MOST cable connector, and a rear subframe reinforcement.
- What year Honda Passport should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2019 has the worst Complaint Index at 100, followed by 2021 at 83, both rated "Avoid." The 2023 model sits at 67, rated "Caution."
- How many miles do 2023 Honda Passport brake failures occur at?
- NHTSA data lists a median mileage of 4,261 miles at failure for reported Brakes complaints on the 2023 Passport.