NHTSA (USA)Critical
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What can fail
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, the most serious including a brake master cylinder that can separate from the booster and cause complete brake failure, a steering rack inner ball joint that can detach and eliminate steering control, and a fuel filler connection that can pull apart and leak fuel near ignition sources.
On the brake and steering side, a fastener connecting the brake booster to the master cylinder can work loose and allow the master cylinder to separate entirely, leaving the driver with severely reduced or no braking. The steering concern is separate: an inner ball joint housing inside the steering gearbox can loosen and detach from the rack, causing the steering wheel to stop controlling the vehicle's direction. The fuel leak recall affects the connection between the fuel filler neck tube and the filler pipe, which can come apart and release raw fuel that can ignite if it contacts a spark or hot surface.
Rear suspension corrosion is also a concern, though this recall is geographically limited to vehicles sold in states and regions where road salt is common. In those areas, rear control arms and related suspension components can corrode to the point of failure, causing the driver to lose handling and directional control. Rounding out the list, a faulty connector in the display system's internal wiring can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on screen, reducing the driver's view of what is directly behind the vehicle when reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
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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 →
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.