This page covers 5 recalls, 29 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Honda Passport.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2023 Passport, the dominant complaint theme involves the forward collision avoidance system behaving unexpectedly. Owners frequently report the automatic emergency braking activating without an actual obstacle present, typically on highways, in construction zones, or during normal lane changes, causing sudden, hard deceleration. Several describe the "BRAKE" warning appearing and the steering wheel vibrating just before the vehicle slows sharply, sometimes in situations where traffic behind them had little room to react. The powertrain is the second most-reported area, with owners describing hesitation and gear-hunting during acceleration, particularly when merging from a stop. A few owners note this issue showed up gradually and worsened over time despite multiple dealer visits without a resolution. Lane departure complaints appear in a smaller number of reports. A single report mentions an A/C compressor shaft seal leak, and another describes a seatbelt warning chime activating while passengers are buckled, both isolated from the main patterns.
29
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Honda Passport has 5 recalls, with three of equal severity involving a steering gear ball joint that can detach and cause total loss of steering control, rear suspension control arms that can corrode and fail, and a brake master cylinder that can separate from the brake booster and eliminate braking ability.
The fuel system also carries a significant concern: the fuel filler neck tube and filler pipe can separate and allow fuel to leak, raising the risk of fire if that fuel contacts an ignition source. Note that the rear suspension recall applies only to vehicles registered or sold in certain northern and mid-Atlantic states where road salt corrosion is more common. On the visibility side, a faulty connector in the camera system can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the display screen while reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear subframe can corrode at suspension attachment points, potentially causing rear suspension components to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe, install a reinforcement kit, and repair or replace components as needed at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate from each other, which can cause fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel filler neck tube and pipe, and repair or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack, causing loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake booster to the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled, allowing the master cylinder to separate from the booster.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty connector on the MOST communication cable can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a protective cover over the cable connector at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
