NHTSA has 63 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Passport[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often, with 14 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here is how the complaints on file break down by component group.
- Electrical System. 14 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe crackling or cutting out audio, a car that is slow to start, and a battery or starter that left them stranded.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 12 complaints[6]. Owners describe the car braking hard on its own, sometimes with no obstacle ahead, and worry about being hit from behind.
- Unknown Or Other. 12 complaints[7]. These reports do not fit a single named component group.
- Engine. 11 complaints[8]. Owners describe a sudden loss of power or throttle response while driving, and an engine that restarts with a hesitation after stopping.
- Power Train. 10 complaints[9]. Owners describe a delayed response when pulling away, a shudder, and the car dropping into a limited power mode.
- Brakes. 9 complaints[10]. These reports name the braking system.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 6 complaints[11]. These reports name the fuel and propulsion system.
- Speed Control. 4 complaints[12]. These reports name the speed control system.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Passport is necessarily included.
- Suspension › Rear (26V365), June 2026. About 965,561 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder (23V458), June 2023. About 124,077 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Back Over Prevention › Display Function (23V431), June 2023. About 1,209,673 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior (23V174), March 2023. About 339,404 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2022 Honda Passport with 3.5L 6-cylinder[19] | 280 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSPORT 4DR SUV[20] | 190 in | 79 in | 72 in | 111 in | 4,167 lb |
How 2022 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 60 | 1 |
| 1996 | 41 | 0 |
| 1997 | 56 | 0 |
| 1998 | 229 | 5 |
| 1999 | 228 | 2 |
| 2000 | 102 | 1 |
| 2001 | 134 | 3 |
| 2002 | 23 | 2 |
| 2019 | 282 | 10 |
| 2020 | 104 | 10 |
| 2021 | 144 | 7 |
| 2022 | 63 | 4 |
| 2023 | 40 | 5 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1 |
| 2025 | 47 | 0 |
| 2026 | 69 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Passport show 63 complaints and 4 recalls for 2022[3]. Among the 16 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 8 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2024 (19) and the most are for 2019 (282)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2022 Passport?
The 2022 Passport has 63 complaints on file with NHTSA[1]. Electrical issues lead the list at 14 complaints[2], followed by forward collision avoidance at 12[6]. Only 1 complaint mentions a crash and 2 mention injuries[1]. The page also lists 4 recalls for this year[3]. These are unverified owner reports and the counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what owners talk about and not as a prediction for any single car.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Passport?
- The electrical system is named most often, with 14 complaints[2]. Forward collision avoidance follows with 12[6].
- Does the 2022 Honda Passport have recalls?
- Yes. The pack lists 4 recalls for 2022[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
- How many complaints are there for the 2022 Honda Passport?
- NHTSA has 63 owner complaints on file[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Honda Passport?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2022 Honda Passport reliable?
- The complaints are spread across several component groups, led by electrical at 14[2]. Check the recalls and the by-year comparison sections before you decide.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 63 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Passport (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Passport model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Passport FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V365, filed June 4, 2026: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V458, filed June 29, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V431, filed June 15, 2023: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V174, filed March 16, 2023: Visibility › Rearview Mirrors / Devices › Exterior. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Passport AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2022 Honda Passport with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PASSPORT 4DR SUV: length 190 in, width 79 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,167 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov