Is the 2020 Honda Passport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Honda Passport is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Passport?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Passport have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

2020 Honda Passport

◆ Worse than typical

2020 Honda Passport
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This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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: 104
Recalls: 10
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Forward collision avoidance

Complaints per year

2020: 104 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	279
2020	104
2021	145
2022	64
2023	40
2024	21
2025	45
2026	68

Known problem areas

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

Forward collision avoidance

47% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH

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On Nov 9, 2024 I was pulling into a parking spot in a public parking garage, after turning 2 tight corners to approach the parking spot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-28

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

Multipurpose camera stopped working and most of the safety systems alerts are on now and donât work

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24

Also filed under Lane departure

Electrical system

31% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly.

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Driver distractions caused by a repeat infotainment system failure and loud speaker popping noises.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-07

3 mo/500 mi driving and infotainment screens went black on highway... Couldn't see speed, etc

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-01

Engine

17% · 18 reports

Lane departure

11% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing warning and assist.

Service brakes

9% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing air.

CRASH

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2020Complaint volume 104 complaints filed for this model year.
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2020-03-24Equipment20V067000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is B6T.

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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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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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2024-01-17Visibility23V174000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.

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2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-01-17 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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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

2020 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Forward collision avoidance: 49 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
Recall 20V067000 · Equipment
Recall 20V440000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
Recall 20V439000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
Recall 21V165000 · Tires
Recall 23V431000 · Back over prevention
Recall 23V174000 · Visibility
Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Honda Passport reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Honda Passport is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Passport?: The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Passport have?: 10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.