Is the 2019 Honda Passport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda Passport is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Passport?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Passport have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

2019 Honda Passport

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2019 Honda Passport
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 276
Recalls: 10
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2019: 276 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1981	1
1994	37
1995	60
1996	41
1997	56
1998	229
1999	228
2000	102
2001	134
2002	23
2019	276
2020	102
2021	143
2022	62
2023	40
2024	18
2025	39
2026	64

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

31% · 86 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.

Forward collision avoidance

29% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

The Automatic brake goes on and off randomly. It has caused an accident in my vehicle and also two flat tires and wheel damage. The sensors will make it brake on a smooth road with no vehicles nearby.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-05

About 1 year ago when the car was only 6 yeas old a series of warning lights lit up on the dashboard of our 2019 Honda Passport.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31

Also filed under Lane departure

Engine

18% · 51 reports

Power train

9% · 25 reports

Service brakes

8% · 23 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2019Complaint volume 276 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-11-06Structure19V784000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle.

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2020-09-23Back over prevention, electrical system20V440000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge.

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2020-09-23Back over prevention, electrical system20V439000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2021-04-22Tires21V165000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

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2022-01-18Latches/locks/linkages, structure21V932000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2023-07-24Back over prevention23V431000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles.

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.

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2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-01-17 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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2025-01-17Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V365000 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,...

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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 86 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 81 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 51 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
Recall 19V784000 · Structure
Recall 20V440000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
Recall 20V439000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
Recall 21V165000 · Tires
Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 21V932000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
Recall 23V431000 · Back over prevention
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Honda Passport reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda Passport is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Passport?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Passport have?: 10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.