Passport (2026)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
J35Y8
3.5L 6-cyl / 285 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Passport, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2026 Honda Passport
On a used 2026 Honda Passport, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (13), the airbags and driver-assist systems (12) and the seats, seat belts and interior (10). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2026 Honda Passport about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2026 Honda Passport about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2026 Honda Passport about the seats, seat belts and interior.
Recalls (1)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Honda Passport complaints?
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Passport. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the interior.
Is the 2026-2026 Honda Passport a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Passport. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Honda Passport have?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Honda Passport as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Honda Passport?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2026-2026 Honda Passport vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Honda Passport?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the interior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Passport?
The 2026 Honda Passport received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 65 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.