2023 Honda Passport
This year had at least 30% fewer 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.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2023
Opened by NHTSA
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 40 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
38% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Shortly after our purchase we started having issues with the vehicle, the backup camera is not functioning, the backup sensors are not functioning, the collision mitigation is braking abruptly while we are driving even when there are no objects in...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-10
Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control
Service brakes
28% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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The contact owned a 2023 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the passengerâs side front of the vehicle nearby the wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-18
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Lane departure
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing warning and blind spot detection.
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these cars require a seat calibration after a deer collision. they say your seat sensors are shot and want $900 to fix your seat and recalibrate the system. they also say your passenger airbags will not work without fixing the seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Also filed under Air bags and seats
Power train
13% · 5 reportsEngine
13% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 2 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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2024-04-11Steering24V184000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
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2025-01-07Fuel system, gasoline24V900000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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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
2023 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 6 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 24V184000 · Steering
- Recall 24V900000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2023 Honda Passport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Honda Passport is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Passport?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Passport have?
- 5 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.