2020 Honda Passport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 17%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Honda Passport, 17% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“With the Idle-Stop activated, the engine shut down while stopped at a red light. However, when I disengaged the brake and tried to push the gas pedal to start, the car did not restart. It went dead. I had to attempt to restart the car, and it took multiple attempts to get it to restart. I ultimately had to put the vehicle in park and then re-start the engine manually once the 2020 Passport re-set itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11513394, filed 2023-03“The Passport is equipped with an auto stop/start engine feature. In the last week, while stopped in traffic in the roadway the engine shut off, but did not turn back on causing the car to stall in traffic for several minutes before I was able to restart it. The vehicle shifted to neutral and wouldn't restart until the power was fully off and the door was opened and closed. Both times I was stuck in a travel lanes for approximately 3-5 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11673247, filed 2025-07“My Honda is 3.5 L V6 engine blew up I know there’s a recall for the 3.5 L V6 engine on my Honda. However, the recalls don’t include the passport, which is what I have but the connecting rods blue causing engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11696963, filed 2025-11“My 2020 Honda Passport (approximately 52,000 miles) has experienced recurring Auto Idle Stop/engine restart failures in May 2023, November 2024, and October 2026, despite multiple repairs by an authorized Honda dealership. The latest incident occurred in October 2026, immediately after a routine state inspection. While stopped with my foot on the brake, the dashboard unexpectedly displayed N (Neutral) and instructed me to remove my foot from the accelerator, although I was not accelerating. The electronic gear selector would not respond, requiring me to turn off the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11771608, filed 2026-10“The engine lost power and shut down while driving on the highway. The vehicle has been at a Honda dealership since this date (so about 8 weeks now). It can be inspected but I am on the verge of replacing the engine at my cost. The loss of power resulted in putting the vehicle on the side of and icy highway at night and at risk of being hit or sideswiped. There was very little cell service which meant that a tow truck couldn't be called right away. There were no warning signs that the engine was experiencing trouble before this engine failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11578026, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11020578Jul 7, 2025Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or…
- 11005272Jul 20, 2024Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common…
- 11002716Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more…
- 11000142May 1, 2024Service NewsDue to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board…
- 10167157Oct 28, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Odysseys, Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inop. To…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 9% |
| 2025 | 18 | 38% |
| 2024 | 3 | 15% |
| 2023 | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 | 12 | 19% |
| 2021 | 29 | 20% |
| 2020 | 18 | 17% |
| 2019 | 52 | 18% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Passport
34 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Passport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology