NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Passport[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, biggest first.
- Engine. 18 complaints[4]. Owners describe the auto stop and start feature as the trouble spot. The engine shuts off at a light and then does not come back on when they press the gas. Some say they had to shift into Park to get it going again.
- Electrical System. 18 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, the same stop and start feature shows up here too. Owners mention dash warnings, a stalled car in a drive-thru and a battery that tested low.
- Unknown Or Other. 15 complaints[6]. These reports do not fit a listed component group.
- Power Train. 7 complaints[7]. Owners describe hard shifting, weak response when they speed up and a pull to one side under hard acceleration. One owner also describes the engine stalling after an auto stop.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 4 complaints[8]. Owners describe the collision warning and braking alert coming on with nothing ahead of them, often on twisty roads.
- Brakes. 3 complaints[9].
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 2 complaints[10].
- Structure. 2 complaints[11].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2025 Passport[12].
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.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Passport AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[2] | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2025 Honda Passport with 3.5L 6-cylinder[14] | 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[15] | 190 in | 79 in | 72 in | 111 in | 4,167 lb |
How 2025 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 47 complaints and 0 recalls for 2025[12]. Among the 16 model years listed, 4 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 11 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2024 (19) and the most are for 2019 (282)[12]. 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 2025 Passport?
The 2025 Passport has 47 complaints on file[1]. Engine and electrical reports lead the list with 18 each[4][5]. In the stories we read, owners point to the same stop and start behavior in both groups. The complaints report no crash, fire or injury[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so weigh them with the recall and safety sections below.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Passport?
- Engine and electrical system complaints lead, with 18 each[4][5]. Owners describe the engine not restarting after an auto stop.
- Does the 2025 Honda Passport have any recalls?
- Recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page. The by-year count is in[12].
- Is the 2025 Honda Passport reliable?
- NHTSA has 47 complaints on file[1], and none mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. See the problems and safety sections for the details.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda Passport?
- Check the fuel economy section of this page. It is built from EPA data.
- Which year of the Honda Passport is best?
- See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows complaints and recalls for each year.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Passport (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 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 AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure 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
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 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