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Honda Passport
The Honda Passport was revived in 2019 after a 17-year absence as an all-new two-row crossover, and CarGurus gives the third generation a RepairPal rating of 4.5 out of 5, generally good and consistent with Honda's reputation. Federal data shows the 2019 with 10 recalls and 274 complaints, the launch-year peak, falling to no recalls on the 2025, the final year before the 2026 redesign. The 2026 Passport starts at $46,445.
What the Honda Passport is and who buys it
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the Passport as a Honda SUV line, originally a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo sold from 1993 to 2002, revived as a third generation (YF7/8) from 2019 and now in its fourth generation (YF9) from 2026. CarGurus (opens in a new tab) says Honda revived the Passport nameplate in 2019 after a 17-year absence as an all-new two-row crossover SUV, that reliability for the third generation has generally been good, consistent with Honda's reputation, and that RepairPal gives it a 4.5 out of 5 rating. The 2026 Passport has a 3.5L V6 with all-wheel drive, rated 20 to 21 mpg combined by the EPA, about $2,950 to $3,100 a year in fuel, and Kelley Blue Book base prices are $46,445 for the RTL, $50,145 for the TrailSport and $54,145 for the TrailSport Elite.
Best and worst Passport model years
Federal data shows the 2019 Passport with 10 recalls and 274 complaints, both the most of any year, covering structure, the backup camera, fuel system and electrical system. The 2020 has 10 recalls and 93 complaints, the 2021 has 7 and 139, the 2022 has 4, the 2023 has 5, the 2024 has 1, and the 2025, the final year of the third generation, has no recalls and 35 complaints.
CarGurus says there were no significant changes for 2025 as Honda prepared for the complete redesign launching as the 2026 model. Lemon My Vehicle (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 is brand new, so there is not yet enough owner or complaint data to name it a year to avoid or buy with confidence, and advises watching the first 12 to 18 months of NHTSA complaint filings before assuming it inherits the outgoing generation's clean record.
Choosing a year
The 2024 and 2025 have the lightest recall load of the third generation, and the 2026 redesign should be watched for its first year or two of complaint data before assuming it matches the outgoing generation.
Questions buyers ask
When was the Honda Passport revived?
CarGurus (opens in a new tab) says Honda revived the Passport nameplate in 2019 after a 17-year absence.
How reliable is the Honda Passport?
CarGurus says reliability for the third generation has generally been good, consistent with Honda's reputation, with a RepairPal rating of 4.5 out of 5.
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The 2025 Honda Passport is built around 3.5L V6, rated at 280 horsepower across its midsize SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2025 Honda Passport is published to tow is up to 5,000 lb.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 39 owner complaints for the 2025 Passport.
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2025 Honda Passport
Every 2025 Passport uses the same 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 and standard all-wheel drive; the three trims separate by equipment and off-road hardware, not powertrain.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
4 indexed Honda Passport model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Passport | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Honda Passport | 2025 record → | |
| 2021 Honda Passport | 2021 record → | |
| 2020 Honda Passport | 2020 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Honda Passport.
The Honda Passport is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) from the Japanese automaker Honda. Originally, it was a rebadged version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-size SUV sold between 1993 and 2002. It was introduced in 1993 for the 1994 model year as Honda's first entry into the growing SUV market of the 1990s in the United States.
- Safety
- The 2019 Passport received a "Top Safety Pick" award by the IIHS.
Source: Honda Passport (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
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)
Honda Passport generations
The Honda Passport has been redesigned in 1998, 2019, 2026, gaps of 4, 21, 7 years, an average of 10.7 years between generations. The current generation (fourth generation, YF9) began in 2026.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | C58 | 1994–1998 | The first generation Passport was offered in three trims, the base model DX, mid-range LX, and upscale EX. |
| Second generation | CK58/CM58/DM58 | 1998–2019 | For the second generation model, two trim levels were offered: LX and upscale EX. |
| 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. |
| Fourth generation | YF9 | 2026–present | The fourth-generation Passport was unveiled on November 13, 2024. |
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).
Year by year
The Honda Passport across 8 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Passport | 20–21 | $3,100–$3,250 | 2 | 1 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Honda Passport | 21 | $2,950 | 1 | 35 | 5 stars | |
| 2024 Honda Passport | 21 | $2,950 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Honda Passport | 21 | $2,950 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Honda Passport | 21–22 | $2,850–$2,950 | 2 | 4 | 58 | 5 stars |
| 2021 Honda Passport | 21–22 | $2,850–$2,950 | 2 | 7 | 139 | 5 stars |
| 2020 Honda Passport | 21–22 | $2,850–$2,950 | 2 | 10 | 93 | 5 stars |
| 2019 Honda Passport | 21–22 | $2,850–$2,950 | 2 | 10 | 274 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Honda Passport, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 1 to 2 | 21.0 to 20.5 | Labels: Passport AWD Trailsport; Transmissions: Automatic (S10) | Transmissions: Automatic (S9) |
| 2022 to 2023 | 2 to 1 | 21.5 to 21.0 | Labels: Passport FWD; Drives: Front-Wheel Drive; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Buying used
What the Honda Passport recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | suspension (rear) | None |
| 2024 | 1 | fuel system, gasoline (storage) | None |
| 2023 | 5 | back over prevention (display function); service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); steering (rack and pinion); 2 more | None |
| 2022 | 4 | visibility (rearview mirrors/devices); back over prevention (display function); service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); 1 more | None |
| 2021 | 7 | visibility (rearview mirrors/devices); back over prevention (display function); service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components); 3 more | None |
| 2020 | 10 | equipment (other); electrical system (software); back over prevention (sensing system); 6 more | None |
| 2019 | 10 | structure (body); back over prevention (sensing system); electrical system (software); 5 more | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 176 | 26% | 2019 (85) |
| forward collision avoidance | 168 | 25% | 2019 (54) |
| engine | 127 | 19% | 2019 (51) |
| unknown or other | 108 | 16% | 2019 (53) |
| service brakes | 84 | 13% | 2019 (23) |
| power train | 72 | 11% | 2019 (25) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Honda Passport trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 262 | 4,478 | 5,000 | 21 | $46,445 |
| RTL Towing | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 262 | 4,478 | 5,000 | 21 | $47,145 |
| RTL Blackout | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 262 | 4,478 | 5,000 | 21 | $47,645 |
| TrailSport | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 262 | 4,676 | 5,000 | 20 | $50,145 |
| TrailSport Blackout | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 262 | 4,676 | 5,000 | 20 | $51,345 |
| TrailSport Elite | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 262 | 4,705 | 5,000 | 20 | $54,145 |
| TrailSport Elite Blackout | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 262 | 4,705 | 5,000 | 20 | $55,345 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Honda Passport model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3.5-liter V6 | 285 | 4,478–4,705 | 5,000 | 18.5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | 280 | 4,229–4,262 | 5,000 | 19.5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | 280 | 4,229–4,262 | 5,000 | 19.5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | 280 | 4,229–4,262 | 5,000 | 19.5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | 280 | 4,229–4,262 | 5,000 | 19.5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | 280 | 4,145–4,237 | 5,000 | 19.5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | 280 | 4,149–4,237 | 5,000 | 19.5 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | 280 | 4,149–4,237 | 5,000 | 19.5 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Honda Passport.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | – | 94 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2023 | – | – | 94 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – | 94 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – | 94 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – | 94 lb-ft | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Honda Passport: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Honda Passport : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 5.4).
- 2024 Honda Passport : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 5.4).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2020 Honda Passport : 10 recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera and airbags.
- 2019 Honda Passport : 10 recalls on file, most commonly affecting structure and backup camera.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | suspension |
| 2025 | 35 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 16 | fuel system |
| 2023 | 5 | 37 | backup camera, brakes, steering, fuel system |
| 2022 | 4 | 58 | visibility/wipers, backup camera, brakes, structure |
| 2021 | 7 | 139 | airbags, visibility/wipers, backup camera, brakes |
| 2020 | 10 | 93 | backup camera, airbags, electrical system, equipment |
| 2019 | 10 | 274 | structure, backup camera, fuel system, electrical system |
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Honda Passport model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Honda Passport?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026, 2024 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2020, 2019 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Honda Passport model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2020 Honda Passport has 10 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera, airbags, electrical system; The 2019 Honda Passport has 10 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting structure, backup camera, fuel system. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Honda Passport model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Honda Passport has 1 recall on file; The 2024 Honda Passport has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 5.4. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Honda Passport by model year?
2026: suspension. 2024: fuel system. 2023: backup camera, brakes, steering, fuel system. 2022: visibility/wipers, backup camera, brakes, structure. 2021: airbags, visibility/wipers, backup camera, brakes. 2020: backup camera, airbags, electrical system, equipment.
Q05Why do some Honda Passport model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Honda Passport model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling, Brakes, tires and steering.
2020 Honda Passport owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls.
2019 Honda Passport owners specifically: see Buying, records and recalls and Climate and electrical and Engine and cooling.
Compared with
Models this Honda Passport is most often compared with.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Passport come in?
The 2025 Honda Passport (midsize SUV) comes in 3 trims: EX-L, TrailSport, Black Edition.
Q02What are the 2025 Passport trims?
The 2025 Honda Passport trims are EX-L, TrailSport, Black Edition, listed from the entry EX-L up to the top Black Edition.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Passport use?
The 2025 Honda Passport is built around 3.5L V6, rated at 280 horsepower across its midsize SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Passport have?
The 2025 Honda Passport is rated at 280 horsepower (3.5L V6).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Passport?
The 2025 Honda Passport is offered with Standard AWD.