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2019 Honda Passport problems

Owners filed 282 complaints about the 2019 Honda Passport with NHTSA between Apr 2019 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (86).

Complaints
282
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
5
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system86
  2. Forward collision avoidance55
  3. Engine52
  4. Power train25
  5. Service brakes23
  6. Fuel system, gasoline23
  7. Lane departure18
  8. Fuel/propulsion system17
  9. Structure11
  10. Back over prevention8
  11. Visibility/wiper7
  12. Vehicle speed control7
  13. Steering5
  14. Air bags5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201924
202042
202120
202250
202323
202442
202548
202633

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

86 reports1 related recall
“Automobile warnings include: "Audio is Turned OFF" "Network Communication Lost" "MOST Net Off" Loss of all audio, screen, and backup camera. Most common when starting the car or hitting imperfections along any roadway. I need all audio, screens, and backup cameras functioning completely and predictably to ensure safe driving. Vehicle was recalled twice already for MOST cable and audio defects. Dealership refused to investigate related issues on XXX. No follow-up after a call placed to Honda Automobile Customer Service line [XXX] on XXX.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 27, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11767250

Forward collision avoidance

55 reports2 crashes
“My 2019 Honda Passport (VIN [XXX]) has a failure of the front windshield-mounted multipurpose camera that runs the Honda Sensing driver-assistance system. Diagnostic codes U3000 (multipurpose camera internal failure) and U0416 (vehicle stability/VSA data fault) are present, with multiple driver-assistance warning lights illuminated. As a result, safety features including collision-mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and road-departure mitigation are disabled. This is the same front-camera / Honda Sensing defect that is the subject of 2026 class-action litigation involving other Honda models that use the same camera. Honda has not issued a recall for the front sensor camera, and owners report paying roughly $2,000–$3,000 for replacement, programming, and calibration. No crash has occurred, but losing these safety systems is a safety concern”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 16, 2026Lane departure, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11771550

Engine

52 reports
“My 2019 Honda Passport (VIN [XXX]) has an intermittent, dangerous failure of the Auto Idle Stop (auto start/stop) system: when the engine shuts off at a complete stop and I release the brake, it fails to restart on its own, leaving the vehicle dead and immobile in live traffic. There is no warning light before it happens. This has stranded me at intersections and in traffic, creating a serious risk of being struck from behind. The condition matches NHTSA's open Engineering Analysis EA25004 and the defect at issue in the In re Honda Idle Stop Litigation settlement, both concerning 2019 Passport and related vehicles failing to restart after Auto Idle Stop engages. The vehicle has not received the A53 starter replacement. I am bringing it to an authorized Honda dealer, which is requiring a paid diagnostic to "verify" the defect before performing the covered software update and warranty-extension repair. No crash or injury has occurred yet, but the failure is ongoing and I consider it an active safety hazard.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 14, 2026Unknown or other, EngineODI 11771254

Power train

25 reports
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the transmission was shifting hard. The Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, transmission, and auto high beam warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a transmission flush was performed; however, the failure persisted. The dealer performed a diagnostic scan and retrieved DTC: U0104 and U0104-00. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,200.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 26, 2026Power train, Forward collision avoidance, Lane departureODI 11727283

Service brakes

23 reports1 crash
“I purchased this vehicle at the end of February 2026. Since the purchase this vehicle has on numerous occasions for no reason applied the brakes and made the steering wheel shake. This has almost caused an accident on several occasions, with today another instance on 5-23-2026. I would turn the system off but from what I understand it re-engages itself after every drive. I like the vehicle but im afraid that its going to cause an accident or someones death. Had I known that I couldn't permanently turn off this dangerous system i would have never bought it and bought a Lexus SUV instead. Honda should give their customers who want to turn this system off a way to do so.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 23, 2026Steering, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11739733

Fuel system, gasoline

23 reports1 crash2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 3, 2025Fuel system, gasolineODI 11691203
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.