2022 Honda Passport
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
- 64
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 64 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
27% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
One month ago Vehicle unexpectedly slowed down while driving on city street, coming to a full break. Had to pull over and restart car, which solved the problem. Did not have warning signs prior. Havenât had problems with car since this incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-25
Electrical system
22% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The starter motor on my 2022 Honda Passport failed, causing a complete 'no-restart' condition after entering Auto Idle-Stop mode.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Also filed under Engine
Engine
19% · 12 reportsPower train
17% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On an incline, the auto stop engages, and hill hold deactivates because engine is off. The vehicle rolls backwards between time of moving from brake to gas and before engine engages. Delay and lag time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Also filed under Service brakes
Vehicle has a delayed response to accelerate as if the transmission doesnât want to shift or missing the next up shift.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-25
Service brakes
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle has slammed on the brakes multiple times now one on the highway going 60mph and in the city 35mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-09
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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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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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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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
2022 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 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
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- Is the 2022 Honda Passport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Passport is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Passport?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Passport have?
- 4 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.