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2021 Honda Passport Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 127 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Honda Passport

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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45/100

Buyer Beware — 2021 Honda Passport

The 2021 Honda Passport shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
127
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Honda Passport (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V174000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V431000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V458000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Honda Passport

Based on 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Forward Collision Avoidance
22
Power Train
21
Electrical System
20
Service Brakes
16
Engine
10
Unknown Or Other
6
Lane Departure
3
Air Bags
3
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Honda Passport — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 265 complaints 2020 86 complaints 2021 127 complaints 2022 51 complaints 2023 31 complaints 2024 15 complaints 2025 19 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Honda Passport

Is the 2021 Honda Passport reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Honda Passport has 6 recalls and 127 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Passport have?
The 2021 Honda Passport has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Passport?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Honda Passport are: Forward Collision Avoidance, Power Train, Electrical System, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Honda Passport safe to buy?
The 2021 Honda Passport has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Passport should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Passport are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.