2021 Honda Passport
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.
- Complaints
- 145
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
45% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 145 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
45% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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- Automatic braking system flashes warnings for no reason, with no cars around me - Parking break hasnât taken a handful of times - No collision warning when parking brake didnât take, front end is now damaged ** I have dash cam proof I hit the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-28
Also filed under Power train
The multipurpose front camera on my 2021 Honda Passport failed without warning, causing mutliple Honda sensing safety systems to become inoperative.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-18
Engine
20% · 29 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Was nudging Passport into a handicap parking spot at local grocery store. The Passport suddenly the engine raced to full throttle. The brake couldn't stop car as it hit the handicap pole and airbag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-24
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
4th occurrence. Car fails to start. The instrument display reads: AUTO ENGINE IDLE STOP SYSTEM PROBLEM. Electrical system including radio, A/C etc were working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
19% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing video monitor/screen and instrument cluster/panel.
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The contact owns a 2021 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving the 49 mph they noticed their radio suddenly went off and the vehicle's instrument panel blacked out. The vehicle's horn no longer functions properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-14
Power train
16% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Service brakes
15% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2021Complaint volume 145 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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2023-08-07Service brakes, hydraulic23V458000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 65 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
- Recall 23V431000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 23V458000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 23V174000 · Visibility
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Honda Passport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Honda Passport is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Passport?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Passport have?
- 7 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.