Generation history
Honda Passport generations and next redesign.
The Honda Passport has been through 4 generations, starting in 1994, 1998, 2019 and 2026. The gaps were 4, 21, 7 years, an average of 10.7. Some of those waits were long. The current generation began in 2026. On that cadence the next full redesign points to 2036 through 2038, centered on 2037. This is a projection. It comes from the model's own past redesign years, not from the manufacturer. A mid-cycle refresh usually lands in between. Public records describe the current generation this way: The fourth-generation Passport was unveiled on November 13, 2024. Specifications, trims and the NHTSA safety record are on the Honda Passport model page.
Every generation
The Honda Passport, generation by generation.
| Generation | Code | Years | What changed |
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| First generation | C58 | 1994–1998 | The first generation Passport was offered in three trims, the base model DX, mid-range LX, and upscale EX. |
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| Second generation | CK58/CM58/DM58 | 1998–2019 | For the second generation model, two trim levels were offered: LX and upscale EX. |
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| Third generation | YF7/8 | 2019–2026 | The third generation Passport was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 27, 2018, with retail sales starting in February 2019 for the 2019 model year. |
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| Fourth generation | YF9 | 2026–present | The fourth-generation Passport was unveiled on November 13, 2024. |
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The Honda Passport spent 10.7 years per generation on average. The current one is 0 years old. Treat 2036 to 2038 as a range, not a date.
Source: Honda Passport (Wikipedia). The estimate is our arithmetic on those start years.
Open the Honda Passport model page for specifications, trims, safety record and answers.
In more detail
What each Honda Passport generation changed.
First generation, 1994 to 1998
The first generation Passport was offered in three trims, the base model DX, mid-range LX, and upscale EX. DX models had a 5-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout and a 2.6 L four-cylinder engine producing 89.5 kW (120 hp; 122 PS). LX models could be had with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission, optional four-wheel-drive (4WD) and a 3.2 L V6 engine producing 130.5 kW (175 hp; 177 PS) as standard. The upscale EX offered the 3.2 L V6 engine and four-wheel-drive as standard.
Second generation, 1998 to 2019
For the second generation model, two trim levels were offered: LX and upscale EX. EX had the spare tire below the cargo area and LX mounted in a swing carrier at rear. Minor changes for the 2000 model year included the introduction of an even more upscale EX-L trim which added leather seats, 2-tone exterior colors, and a CD changer. The LX trim received an optional set of 16 in (406 mm) wheels.
Third generation, 2019 to 2026
The third generation Passport was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 27, 2018, with retail sales starting in February 2019 for the 2019 model year. Unlike previous generations, it was designed in the United States and is manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama alongside the Honda Pilot. It is based on the third-generation Honda Pilot, although the Passport is shorter in length and loses the Pilot's third-row seating. The Passport slots between the smaller CR-V and longer Pilot, filling the gap left when the Honda Crosstour was discontinued after the 2015 model year.
Fourth generation, 2026 to today
The fourth-generation Passport was unveiled on November 13, 2024. Honda released the Passport on February 11, 2025 for the 2026 model year. It is available in three trim levels: RTL, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite. For the exterior, the design is based on the Born Wild concept with bold backpack design theme.
Generation notes adapted from Honda Passport (Wikipedia).
Today's Honda Passport
What the current generation is, and how it has held up.
Honda Passport at a glance
- Production
- 1993–2002, 2018–present
- Model years
- 1994–2002, 2019–present
- Class
- Mid-size SUV (1994–2002), Mid-size crossover SUV (2019–present)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Chassis
- Body-on-frame (1994–2002), Unibody (2019–present)
NHTSA rated the 2025 Honda Passport overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- July 2026, Suspension:Rear. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly. Consequence: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- November 2024, Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Passport, most often about electrical system (16), engine (16), unknown or other (12).