Honda Passport Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Honda Passport model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 1981 drew the fewest (1) and the 2019 the most (278).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Power train | — | — |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
18 | 1 | Service brakes | 5★ | 21 |
| 2002 Among the fewest complaints |
23 | 2 | Suspension | — | 16–17 |
| 1994 Among the fewest complaints |
36 | 4 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 15–16 |
| 2023 | 39 | 5 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 21 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
40 | 0 | Engine | 5★ | 21 |
| 1996 | 41 | 0 | Structure | — | 15–18 |
| 1997 | 56 | 0 | Structure | — | 15–18 |
| 1995 | 60 | 1 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 15–18 |
| 2022 | 62 | 4 | Electrical system | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
64 | 1 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 20–21 |
| 2000 | 102 | 1 | Structure | — | 16 |
| 2020 | 102 | 10 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2001 | 134 | 3 | Structure | — | 16–17 |
| 2021 | 142 | 7 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 1999 Among the most complaints |
228 | 2 | Service brakes | — | 16–17 |
| 1998 Among the most complaints |
229 | 5 | Service brakes | — | 16–17 |
| 2019 Among the most complaints |
278 | 10 | Electrical system | 5★ | 21–22 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Honda Passport years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2019 Honda Passport: 278 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 86 (31%); Forward collision avoidance 54 (19%); Engine 51 (18%).
Reports mention 7 crashes, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 6,000 miles. 10 recall campaigns listed.
1998 Honda Passport: 229 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 64 (28%); Suspension 48 (21%); Structure 35 (15%).
Reports mention 24 crashes, 18 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 115,100 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
1999 Honda Passport: 228 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 67 (29%); Suspension 51 (22%); Structure 33 (14%).
Reports mention 32 crashes, 14 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 98,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Honda Passport years with the fewest complaints
2002 Honda Passport: 23 complaints
Most-reported: Suspension 7 (30%); Structure 6 (26%); Engine and engine cooling 3 (13%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 116,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
1994 Honda Passport: 36 complaints
Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 9 (25%); Service brakes 7 (19%); Seat belts 5 (14%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 10 injuries. 4 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Honda Passport owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 142 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7,000 |
| 2020 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,600 |
| 2019 | 278 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6,000 |
| 2002 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 116,500 |
| 2001 | 134 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 101,000 |
| 2000 | 102 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 103,009 |
| 1999 | 228 | 32 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 98,000 |
| 1998 | 229 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 115,100 |
| 1997 | 56 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 99,800 |
| 1996 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 138,441 |
| 1995 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 161,520 |
| 1994 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Honda Passport recalls
- Fuel Pump May Fail (2019–2021 model years; 2,490,460 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2023; 23V858000)
- Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2019–2023 model years; 1,209,673 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2023; 23V431000)
- Rear Suspension Components May Fail (2019–2023 model years; 880,514 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2026; 26V365000)
- Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash (2020–2021 model years; 750,114 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2024; 24V064000)
- Hood May Open While Driving (2019 model year; 724,826 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2021; 21V932000)
All 29 Honda Passport recall campaigns · Honda Passport problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Honda Passport years FAQ
Which Honda Passport year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 1981 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Honda Passport years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2019, 1998 and 1999 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the service brakes. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Honda Passport problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the service brakes (250 of 1,655 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Honda Passport have?
NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns covering the Honda Passport. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Honda Passport recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.