2020 Honda Passport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Passport. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (34), Electrical System (31), Engine (17).
Key takeaways
- 103 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 31 | 30% |
| Engine | 17 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
| Tires | 3 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Honda PASSPORT SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-09
I have a 2020 Honda passport elite with a 3.5L V6 J35Y6 with 108k miles on it which is similar to the engines that have been recalled in other models like the pilot, ridgeline, and odyssey, and I have researched multiple vehicles with a similar problem of spun rod bearings which has left metal debris in my engine. I ha...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-30
The improperly designed or manufactured MOST coaxial cable can deform its terminals. This leads to intermittent connection losses between the audio display unit and the vehicle cable connector. If connection loss lasts for more than 20 seconds while the vehicle is in reverse, the rearview camera image fails to display....
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-26
This is the third time that the Auto Idle Engine has caused an issue while driving. If I attempt to turn the system off at a stop light it will automatically force my car into neutral and will not allow me to put my car back into drive. I have to turn the car off completely which it also does NOT allow easily and takes...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.