The Lemon Index
202220243rd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2023 Honda Passport hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Too new: partial score · most complaints: automatic emergency braking
40 owner complaints, first 3 years 21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V365000 (body structure), 24V900000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 24V184000 (steering) done? It has 5 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?
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Do the lane-keeping warnings work without false alerts?
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 40 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 →
In owners' words
I already took my car to honda dealer to fix the brake from shaking when it was around 10k miles. It is now happening again.
2023 Honda Passport owner · NHTSA complaint 11743491
Recalls 5
- 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2024
The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
- Steering · recall issued 2024
The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Show all 5 recalls
- Brakes · recall issued 2023
The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
- 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.
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
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 AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda PASSPORT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $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. 2023 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 2023 Honda Passport reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn somewhat fewer complaints than the average car per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 82; 100 is average). 2023 is one of the better years of a model that draws 1.7× the average car's complaints. The Honda Passport year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2022.
What are the most common 2023 Honda Passport problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (38%), brakes (22%) and lane assist (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Passport have?
5 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 2023 Honda Passport get?
21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 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.
Does the 2023 Honda Passport have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Honda Passport cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Honda Passport have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Passport year is better than the 2023?
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