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2021 Honda Passport
The 2021 Honda Passport adds Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the base Sport trim, replacing the old 5.0-inch screen with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and used prices start at $23,200 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists seven recalls, including a cold-state rear subframe and brake tie rod, and 142 complaints. EPA rates it 21 to 22 mpg combined.
Configurations2
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency21–22 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers5
What changed on the 2021 Honda Passport
Honda's newsroom (opens in a new tab) says the 2021 Passport adds the Display Audio system plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration to its long list of standard features. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) calls it a small update, with base models getting a standard 8.0-inch touchscreen in place of the old 5.0-inch display, and notes that the Passport shares many mechanicals with the three-row Pilot and Ridgeline pickup and has a powerful standard V-6.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2021 Passports at $23,200 for the Sport to $28,900 for the Elite at a dealership. EPA rates the 2021 Passport at 21 to 22 mpg combined and $2,850 to $2,950 a year in fuel, with front- or all-wheel drive.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists seven recall campaigns for the 2021 Passport. 26V365000 covers 2019 to 2023 Passports sold in cold-weather states whose rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, 23V458000 covers a brake booster tie rod fastener that may let the master cylinder separate, and 23V174000 covers side mirror heating pads that may let the mirror glass detach. 23V431000 covers a faulty cable connector that may keep the rearview camera image from appearing, 24V064000 and 26V332000 cover a passenger seat weight sensor, and 23V858000 covers a fuel pump that may fail.
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA: forward collision avoidance with 51, engine with 27, electrical system with 25, power train with 23 and service brakes with 22. CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) tracks the year's problems by category, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page.
2021 Passport against the Highlander, Blazer and Santa Fe
EPA rates the 2021 Passport at 21 to 22 mpg combined and $2,850 to $2,950 a year in fuel. The Chevrolet Blazer lists 21 to 25 at $2,500 to $2,950, the Hyundai Santa Fe 24 to 34 at $1,850 to $2,600, and the Toyota Highlander 23 to 36 at $1,750 to $2,700, the last two including hybrids. The Passport has the lowest efficiency of the four.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2021 Honda Passport: 4 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 9-Spd | AWD | 280 | 262 | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| EX-L | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 9-Spd | AWD | 280 | 262 | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Touring | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 9-Spd | AWD | 280 | 262 | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Elite | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 9-Spd | AWD | 280 | 262 | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 4,145 lb | 190.5 in | 72.2 in | 110.9 in | 8.1 in | 39.3 ft | 19.5 gal | 40.1 in | 40.9 in | 5,000 lb | P245/50R20 |
| EX-L | 4,215 lb | 190.5 in | 72.2 in | 110.9 in | 8.1 in | 39.3 ft | 19.5 gal | 39.5 in | 40.9 in | 5,000 lb | P245/50R20 |
| Touring | 4,224 lb | 190.5 in | 72.2 in | 110.9 in | 8.1 in | 39.3 ft | 19.5 gal | 39.5 in | 40.9 in | 5,000 lb | P265/45R20 |
| Elite | 4,237 lb | 190.5 in | 72.2 in | 110.9 in | 8.1 in | 39.3 ft | 19.5 gal | 39.5 in | 40.9 in | 5,000 lb | P265/45R20 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2021 Honda Passport trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Sport | EX-L | Touring | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Top-view camera | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Opt | Opt | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||
| Text-message reader | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | – | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | Std | Std |
| Real-time traffic information | – | – | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||
| Heated front seats | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Heated mirrors | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Roof rails | Opt | Opt | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | – | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote liftgate or trunk release | – | – | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | – | – | Std |
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43161Passport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | N/A |
| 43158Passport FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
5 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2021 Honda Passport versus the 2020 Honda Passport?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2021 Honda Passport carries the 2020 Honda Passport's figures forward: 2 certification records labelled Passport AWD, Passport FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive on regular, rated 21-22 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,850 to $2,950. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 10 for the 2020 to 7 for the 2021.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How much is the destination charge on the 2021 Honda Passport?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's review of the 2021 Honda Passport puts the destination charge, the fee for delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealer, at $1,120. It is added to the base price. Source: Kelley Blue Book review of the 2021 Honda Passport, read 2026-09-21.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q03How do the 2021 Honda Passport trims differ from one another?
Trims
All 4 trims share the 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) making 280 hp. The EX-L has a text-message reader, blind-spot alert, power front seats for driver and passenger and 11 more as standard equipment over the Sport. The Touring has front and rear parking sensors, heated rear seats, a navigation system and 6 more as standard equipment over the EX-L. The Elite has a heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers and a rear spoiler as standard equipment over the Touring.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What torque do the 2021 Honda Passport's wheel nuts need?
Wheels and tires
The 2021 Honda Passport owner's manual gives 94 lb-ft as the wheel-nut tightening torque. Source: 2021 Honda Passport owner's manual. The 2020 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q05What size wheels does the 2021 Honda Passport have?
Wheels and tires
The 2021 Honda Passport's wheel diameter is 20 inches on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2020 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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Current federal safety records for 2021 Honda Passport.
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