Honda Passport Years to Avoid
The Honda Passport has a troubled reliability history. 8 of 9 model years we track show elevated recalls or complaints — shop carefully.
Recall and complaint counts from NHTSA bulk data. Reliability score is DBB's composite of NHTSA signals, EPA data, and brand-tier adjustments.
4+ NHTSA recalls, 30+ owner complaints, 2+ critical recalls, or overall reliability below 50/100. Statistically higher risk of costly repairs or safety issues.
2–3 recalls, 15–29 complaints, or reliability below 65/100. Inspect carefully before buying. A thorough pre-purchase inspection is especially important.
Fewer than 2 recalls, under 15 complaints, and reliability of 65/100 or better. These years represent the Honda Passport at its most dependable.
Data sourced from NHTSA bulk recall and complaint dumps. Recall severity (critical/high/medium/low) is classified by NHTSA. Reliability score is DBB's composite index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Honda Passport years should I avoid?▾
Based on NHTSA data, the 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 model years have the most elevated recall and complaint counts. The 2026 in particular had 4 recalls, 71 NHTSA complaints.
What is the most reliable Honda Passport year?▾
The 2018 Honda Passport scores highest in our reliability index with the fewest recalls and complaints in the years we track.
How is this data calculated?▾
We use recall and complaint data from the NHTSA bulk data dumps (updated weekly), combined with EPA fuel economy data and brand-level reliability adjustments. Unlike press-opinion rankings, our scores are based entirely on government-reported safety and reliability signals. Our full decision engine also factors in your specific mileage and asking price to produce a BUY, NEGOTIATE, or WALK verdict.
Should I avoid a Honda Passport with recalls?▾
Not necessarily. Recalls are often free fixes performed by dealerships — if the previous owner had the recall work done, the issue is resolved. What matters more is whether the recall was safety-critical and whether it was completed. Always check the NHTSA VIN lookup to confirm recall status on any specific vehicle before buying.