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2019 Honda Passport electrical system problems

86 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Passport cite electrical system, 30% of all 282 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
86
30% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen intermittently turned off while driving approximately 65-80 MPH. The messages "Network Communication Lost" and "Most Net Off" were displayed. The failure caused the rear-view camera to become inoperable and the speakers to make crackling sounds, which distracted the driver. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a second dealer, Honda of Princeton (987 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540), where the FAKRA connector was replaced several times, but the failure persisted. The dealers attempted to repair the vehicle nine times over four years. The contact related the failure to Warranty Extension: 21-012 (2019-20 Passport/Pilot MOST Bus Network Connectors) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V431000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 15, 2026Electrical system, Back over preventionODI 11764514
“The safety features connected to the camera and vehicle sensors have all stopped working. Every time I start my car, multiple lights come on and dashboard messages that cruise control, lane assist and collision prevention systems are not working. The dealership quoted me $2300 to fix and said new sensors/computer system would need to be put in and calibrated. I tried putting a new battery in, which unfortunately did not help. I have heard of multiple other Passport drivers having this issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 22, 2026Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11733072
“My instrument cluster lite up all kind of problems like road departures mitigation systems problems,transmission problems,brakes system problems,collision mitigation systems problems,auto high beams problems,lane keeping assist problems and adaptive cruise control problems.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 26, 2026Electrical system, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11727276
“Even after recall repairs the vehicle continues to randomly display error messages with vehicle systems while driving. It has been cleared several times and battery changed but continues to return. This model has serious issues with the electrical components.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 14, 2026Electrical system, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11724271
“Every so often, while waiting at a light, once I try to press the gas, the car will stall and loses power. It takes me turning the car off and back on several times before getting the car to stay on and accelerate.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 9, 2026Electrical system, EngineODI 11722886

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Electrical system: software

Free remedy

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Electrical systemReported Jul 28, 2020NHTSA 20V440000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026

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