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20203rd generation
Avoid · most complaints: electrical
136 owner complaints, first 3 years 21–22 mpg combined, EPA
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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 492019 Ford Edge 742019 Nissan Murano 32
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
What breaks most on the 2019 Honda Passport
- Engine stalling32 complaintsmostly at 10,000–50,000 miles (16,000–81,000 km)
- Infotainment screen / radio23 complaintsmostly at 1,500–6,000 miles (2,400–9,700 km)
- Phantom braking (collision system)21 complaintsmostly at 1,000–6,500 miles (1,600–10,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 285 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Honda Passport (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 1,000 and 9,500 miles (1,600–15,000 km) (the middle half of the 75 complaints, of all 136 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V365000 (body structure), 26V332000 (airbags) and 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? It has 10 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into inadvertent automatic emergency braking. Has this car had that problem?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Honda sent dealers 183 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Honda's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 136 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 9K miles (2K to 15K km) on the car (75 of all 136 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Frequent shutdown of center display panel to a black screen with "MOST Network Failure" message posted. System repeatedly tries to reboot. Sometimes requires a restart to recover.
2019 Honda Passport owner · NHTSA complaint 11454974
More owner reports
Everytime I start my car it says my hood is open but it is not, I have to get out and open and close my hood. My fans won't run and ac or heat won't work if this error occurs.
NHTSA complaint 11395979
Popping crackling noise from dashboard Screen went blank Sporadic occurrences when driving with radio On and Off Dealer says NO CODES Found?
NHTSA complaint 11457936
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 183 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 10
- Body structure · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
- Airbags · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Show all 10 recalls
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2023
Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.
- Body structure · recall issued 2021
The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2021
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Tires · recall issued 2021
On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2020
Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle.
- Electrical · recall issued 2020
Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Body structure · recall issued 2019
The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- OpenInadvertent automatic emergency braking2025
- OpenNo restart after auto start/stop engages2025
- ClosedInadvertent automatic emergency braking2024–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Passport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Passport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,750–$2,850 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Honda Passport year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2019 Honda Passport reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew about 4 times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 371; 100 is average, lower is better). The Honda Passport year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2022.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Passport problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (38%), engine (19%) and automatic emergency braking (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Passport have?
10 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Honda Passport get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Honda Passport safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Passport problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 1,000 and 9,500 miles (1,600–15,000 km) (the middle half of the 75 complaints, of all 136 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2019 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2019 Honda Passport have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Honda Passport cost in fuel a year?
About $2,750 to $2,850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Honda Passport have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Passport year is better than the 2019?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works