2026 Honda Passport

▲ Better than typical
2026 Honda Passport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:27:53.067Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Passport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1994: 36 complaints 1995: 60 complaints 1996: 41 complaints 1996 1997: 56 complaints 1998: 229 complaints 1999: 228 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2019: 268 complaints 2020: 90 complaints 2021: 127 complaints 2021 2022: 55 complaints 2023: 33 complaints 2024: 15 complaints 2024 2025: 24 complaints 2026: 36 complaints 2026
2026: 36 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
199436
199560
199641
199756
1998229
1999228
2000102
2001134
200223
2019268
202090
2021127
202255
202333
202415
202524
202636

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 19%

19% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%

14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

Today, while backing from my driveway into our residential street, I came to a complete stop and placed the vehicle's transmission from Reverse to Drive and when doing so, the vehicle shut itself off, put itself into park and engaged the parking...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250515

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

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Today, while backing from my driveway into our residential street, I came to a complete stop and placed the vehicle's transmission from Reverse to Drive and when doing so, the vehicle shut itself off, put itself into park and engaged the parking...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250515

SAFETY TIMELINE

R Date not on file — structure, suspension

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 26V424000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V424000 (structure, suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 1994 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 1999 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2026 Honda Passport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2026 Honda Passport is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Passport?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Passport have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.