2025 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 229 |
| 1999 | 228 |
| 2000 | 102 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2019 | 275 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 59 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
41% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.
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Description: The vehicle suffers from an intermittent and dangerous "no-restart" defect involving the Auto-Idle Stop (AIS) system.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260806
For several months before the failure, the Auto Idle Stop (engine stop-start) system became progressively slower to restart the engine after stopping.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260728
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Got to red light, auto stop idled down car, when going to move car shut off and stalled out. Also happened two times in a drive thru. All times messages popped up auto stop interruption and vehicle in accessory mode
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
38% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.
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The contact owns a 2025 Honda Passport. The contact stated that on several occasions, the Auto START/STOP intermittently failed to operate and the vehicle shut off while depressing the accelerator pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260716
14% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
5% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file.
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Emergency braking system activated for no apparent reason. Traveling at freeway speeds on a straight section of freeway when braking system briefly activated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250120
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Honda Passport reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Honda Passport is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Passport?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Passport have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.