How common are electrical system complaints on the 2025 Honda Passport?

NHTSA has logged 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Passport, which is 44% of the 39 total complaints filed for this model year, the largest share among the years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2025 Honda Passport electrical/Auto Idle Stop issue?

No related recall is listed in the data for this issue as of the last update on 2026-09-24.

At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 18,900 miles, though some owners reported issues at higher mileage as well.

Have these stalling incidents caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Electrical System complaints so far.

What exactly goes wrong with the electrical system?

Most reports center on the Auto Idle Stop (start/stop) feature failing to restart the engine at stops, sometimes shifting into Neutral or Park unexpectedly and requiring multiple attempts to restart.

2025 Honda Passport Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Honda Passport, 44% of its 39 total complaints, the highest share of any model year listed. No related recall exists for this issue yet, and median mileage at failure is 18,900.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 44% of 39
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 18,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or shuts off at a stoplight after the Auto Idle Stop system engages, then fails to restart when the driver presses the accelerator.
Transmission drops into Neutral or Park on its own after a stop, with a "Shift to Park" message displayed, and will not shift back into Drive.
Engine restart after Auto Idle Stop becomes progressively slower or sluggish, with a dragging-starter sound before the vehicle moves again.
Push-to-start button fails to restart the vehicle after a stall, sometimes requiring the driver to open and close doors or hold the button for an extended period.
Owners report a warning message and alarm sounding along with an illuminated check engine light when the Start/Stop system fails to restart the engine.
Some owners were told by dealers the issue traces to a weak battery or a bad starter, with no factory recall issued to address it.

When 2025 Honda Passport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2026, latest Sep 14, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2026 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Honda Passport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Passport model year

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

201987 (32%)
202030 (30%)
202127 (19%)
202215 (25%)
20236 (15%)
20243 (18%)
202517 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2025 Honda Passport?: NHTSA has logged 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Passport, which is 44% of the 39 total complaints filed for this model year, the largest share among the years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Honda Passport electrical/Auto Idle Stop issue?: No related recall is listed in the data for this issue as of the last update on 2026-09-24.
At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 18,900 miles, though some owners reported issues at higher mileage as well.
Have these stalling incidents caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Electrical System complaints so far.
What exactly goes wrong with the electrical system?: Most reports center on the Auto Idle Stop (start/stop) feature failing to restart the engine at stops, sometimes shifting into Neutral or Park unexpectedly and requiring multiple attempts to restart.