Is the 2026 Honda Passport reliable?

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

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

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

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Passport have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2026 Honda Passport

● Typical for this model

2026 Honda Passport
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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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 68
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2026: 68 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.

Electrical system

19% · 13 reports

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My 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite (purchased new May 2025) has repeated, intermittent failures of the electrical system and drive-power (propulsion) function, beginning at ~16,700 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12

Also filed under Steering and fuel/propulsion system

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, 2025-05-15

Also filed under Engine

Forward collision avoidance

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

Seats

15% · 10 reports

Steering

12% · 8 reports

Visibility/wiper

10% · 7 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V424000 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.

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2026 Honda Passport — pre-purchase inspection

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Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 11 reports on file for this year.
Seats: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V424000 · Structure, suspension

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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 "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Passport?: The most-reported component is electrical system, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.