2025 Honda Passport Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 16 of 39 total complaints on the 2025 Honda Passport, or 41% — the highest share among recent model years. Nearly all describe the Auto Idle Stop (start-stop) system failing to restart the engine after stopping, sometimes causing stalling in traffic. No related recall is listed yet.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 41% of 39
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine shuts off at stops via the Auto Idle Stop feature and then fails to restart when the driver releases the brake or presses the accelerator.
- Vehicle stalls at intersections, red lights, and drive-thrus, requiring the driver to shift to Park and restart the engine before moving again.
- Some owners report the restart becoming progressively slower over weeks, with a dragging or sluggish starter sound before a full failure.
- Dealerships in several cases confirmed the issue and identified it as a starter problem, with at least one owner told a replacement part was on back order.
- A few complaints mention warning messages such as 'auto stop interruption' or the vehicle entering accessory mode instead of restarting.
- One owner linked the stalling to battery and no-start issues, with the dealership requiring the battery to fail testing before replacing it under warranty.
When 2025 Honda Passport engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 27, 2025, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2025 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What engine problems are reported on the 2025 Honda Passport?
- NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints out of 39 total for the 2025 Passport, 41% of all complaints. Most describe the Auto Idle Stop start-stop system failing to restart the engine after stopping, sometimes causing stalling in traffic.
- Is there a recall for the 2025 Honda Passport engine stalling issue?
- No related recall is currently listed in the data for this issue, even though several owners report dealership visits and starter diagnoses.
- At what mileage do these engine issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2025 Passport is 30,600 miles.
- How does the 2025 Passport compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2025 Passport's engine complaint share is 41% of its total complaints, higher than any other listed model year, including 21% for 2019, 2021, and 2022.
- Have these engine stalling incidents caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints on the 2025 Passport.