2020 Honda Passport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Honda Passport, 10% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the interstate, no vehicles in front of me or beside me and I heard a loud explosion like a shotgun blast. I looked in rear view mirror and saw glass bouncing from my vehicle. I pulled over and discovered that my sunroof while closed had exploded. Fortunately I had the shade closed so no glass came into the cabin.”
NHTSA complaint #11353522, filed 2020-09, 15,300 miles“I was at a red light and all of a sudden my car switched to neutral. I could not get out of neutral and tried unsuccessfully to get my car into drive. I finally was able to shut the car off (not sure if opening the door helped reset the system) and start it again. I now turn off the idle option”
NHTSA complaint #11746675, filed 2026-06“This is a failure of 2019-2020 Passport Pilot MOST Bus Network Recall of 2021. My Passport was serviced for 23-047 1923 FAKRA Service Cables at MOST Bus Network on October 26, 2023. The system has failed again. The Most system has popping, crackling and then goes out. Takes several minutes to recover. Presents the same safety hazard as the original recall I have video which I will show to the dealer on Thursday September 10, 2026”
NHTSA complaint #11762440, filed 2026-09“don’t have the exact locations,date or time but this has happened around 5 times where I am driving and comes to a come a complete stop and my engine wouldn’t start,I had to put on my hazard lights turn off the vehicle then restart it”
NHTSA complaint #11727178, filed 2026-03“Burnt Oil Smell Inside Cabin (When Heater Is on High) I frequently notice a burnt oil smell inside the cabin, especially during the first hour of driving in the morning with the heater set to high. My local Honda dealership inspected the vehicle but did not find a specific cause, attributing it instead to a “Honda smell.” They demonstrated a similar odor on a new Passport and suggested using a charcoal cabin filter. However, I remain concerned about a potential fire risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11698869, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 10215482Jun 6, 2022"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating…
- 10206649Jan 14, 2022Dealer Message - Today, January 14, 2022, Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2021 Passport, and 2019-2022 Pilot vehicles…
- 10206647Jan 14, 2022Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 25% |
| 2025 | 16 | 33% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 9 | 23% |
| 2022 | 13 | 20% |
| 2021 | 12 | 8% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 55 | 20% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Passport
34 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsEngine
18 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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