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2023 Honda Passport Problems

Compared with other Honda Passport years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

26/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

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Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
40filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,261miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl AWD · 19 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Honda Passport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2023 Honda Passport. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 12 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes (10) and other or unknown (9). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,261 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 77 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the master cylinder and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Honda Passport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 26 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Air bags (1), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “On this day it was approximately 5:45AM my 2023 Honda Passport indicated to Brake in the dash then proceeded to snatch me into a curb at 50 MPH. I have since taken it back to the dealership where they can not diagnose the problem. I have contacted Honda Corp. which they haven't been able to help. The dealership stated that they could not preform an alignment as my frame or suspension may be damaged or bent.”

NHTSA complaint #11581670, filed 2024-04

Brakes: “While driving at highway speeds, I experienced multiple loud, intermittent double-knocking noises within a short period of time, followed by an additional grinding/rotational noise at low speeds. These noises were abnormal and raised immediate safety concerns, prompting me to bring the vehicle to a dealer that day. During inspection and test driving, the noise condition was confirmed. Further inspection revealed that a front brake caliper (flange) bolt was missing, and the brake caliper had shifted out of position. …”

NHTSA complaint #11709507, filed 2026-01

Other or unknown: “The sunroof spontaneously shattered while I was driving approximately 75 mph on M-113. The roof was tilted open. There was no vehicle immediately around me, no truck, no apparent road debris or impact, and the weather was dry and approximately 58°F. The glass shattered into the passenger compartment and onto me.”

NHTSA complaint #11769419, filed 2026-10

Electrical system: “On 11 Apr 2025, I was driving my 2023 Honda Passport at night on a toll road in clear weather when my infant son began screaming in distress. I pulled over onto the shoulder, partially onto a dirt area with bushes for more space. I pressed the “Park” button, unbuckled my seatbelt, and opened the driver door to step out. As I did, the vehicle suddenly began rolling forward despite being in Park with the door open and the seatbelt off. I fell trying to exit and had to roll away from the vehicle as it continued moving. A passenger jumped into the front seat and stopped it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11654865, filed 2025-04

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22 and 8,500 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,261 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202320242025202618
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Honda Passport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Passport · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 16.4% risk
Passport · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 17.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Honda Passport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Passport AWD3.5L 6-cyl9-speed automatic192421$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Honda Passport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 77 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 77 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Passport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026695901521Too new to compareToo new
20254822,5000521Too new to compareToo new
2024212,2001521—Too new
2023404,261552126 · FewerToo new
20226438,100452217 · FewerRising
20211455,650752278 · MoreRising
20201057,6501052250 · TypicalRising
20192826,0001052287 · MoreStable
200223116,5002—17—Falling
2001134100,5003—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2000102102,5041—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199922898,0002—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1998229114,5505—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19975699,8000—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199641138,4410—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199560157,8601—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199436111,8004—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Honda Passport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Honda Passport have?

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2023 Honda Passport as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Honda Passport is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 12 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes with 10.

Has the 2023 Honda Passport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Honda Passport do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Honda Passport 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Honda Passport get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Honda Passport (Passport AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Honda Passport reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,261 miles and the middle half falls between 22 and 8,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.