2021 Honda Passport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Passport. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (51), Engine (27), Electrical System (24).
Key takeaways
- 141 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 51 | 36% |
| Engine | 27 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 17% |
| Power Train | 23 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Seats | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Honda PASSPORT SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-18
The vehicle experienced a sudden internal mechanical failure while driving, resulting in loss of propulsion and complete engine failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized franchised dealership service center (Gardena Honda) for inspection. No check engine lights, warning lights or any pile pressure warning! Oil ch...
Engine - filed 2026-09-09
Failed engine rod bearing, And a full engine replacement is needed. As I was driving it completely lost acceleration power and became difficult to manage. The dealer verified the issue. All the warning lights including engine flashed on and off as the vehicle lost acceleration power.
Engine - filed 2026-09-01
This is related to service bulletin, 23–010 Honda will not fix my vehicle under the extended warranty unless the problem is replicated while they are doing a performance test
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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.