2021 Honda Passport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Honda Passport, 8% of the 145 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The emergency collision system constantly actives when there is no need for it to activate. It’s more of a safety hazard. I have just under 40 years of driving experience, former mechanic, and police officer for over 20 years. My professional opinion is, Honda needs to correct this problem. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #11583605, filed 2024-04“To preface: All of these issues only occur when the engine idle feature is on. I have not experienced any of these problems when the feature is off. Question #1: When I release the brake with the engine idle on, the vehicle will sometimes completely shut off. When this happens, the steering wheel and brakes lock up, and I am unable to restart the vehicle for at least 60 seconds. Question #2: On one occasion, my wife, our 8-month-old child, and I were stuck at a green light for about 60 seconds while unable to restart the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11691991, filed 2025-10“When using the audio system (Apple Airplay, Bluetooth, Sirius Navigation, or FM Radio), the speakers or radio will at some point start to crackle and make noises similar to static noise, like wires sparking. which causes the music to cut out and shut off completely. Our safety is at risk because the noise is very distracting, it is very annoying, it makes me nervous and angry because it becomes unbearable. I have to stop and turn off the car, turn it back on because I can't use music or browser or anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536295, filed 2023-08“I purchased a used 2021 Passport the end of May 2025. While driving, the 'collision mitigation braking system' or CMBS would activate the braking system and would intermittently just brake, causing panic for not only myself, but I'm sure drivers behind me for suddenly braking with no imminent threat in from of me. This happened multiple times without receiving any warning or notifications, just suddenly. It would happen without warning, or sometimes nearing a bridge or a cover plate on the road, which almost caused accidents multiple times to get rear ended. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725679, filed 2026-03“I purchased my vehicle in August 2023 (used). Phone calls (both through using CarPlay and with the phone unplugged and with genuine cables) sound terrible on the part of the recipient. We replaced the FAKRA cables and harness late last year and just replaced the microphone (and I got charged a diagnosis fee). The issue is continuing. It's gotten so bad that I have to use my AirPods to make any calls for my recipient to hear anything I'm saying (which is illegal in my state and should not be a requirement in a car that is less than 3 years old). …”
NHTSA complaint #11573757, filed 2024-02Related 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 | 11% |
| 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 2021 Honda Passport
52 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsLane departure
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
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