2020 Honda Passport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Passport. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (34), Electrical System (33), Engine (18).
Key takeaways
- 105 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 | 32% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 31% |
| Engine | 18 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% |
| Power Train | 6 | 6% |
| 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several warning lights illuminated, and the message that the safety features were deactivated was displayed on the instrument panel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-16
My 2020 Honda Passport (approximately 52,000 miles) has experienced recurring Auto Idle Stop/engine restart failures in May 2023, November 2024, and October 2026, despite multiple repairs by an authorized Honda dealership. The latest incident occurred in October 2026, immediately after a routine state inspection. Whil...
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...
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More for the 2020 Honda Passport
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.