2023 Honda Passport Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 40 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

66/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2023 Honda Passport

The 2023 Honda Passport shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

Own or buying a 2023 Honda Passport?

Check your specific VIN free for recalls and specs. Full vehicle history report: one-time $4.99, no subscription, no auto-renewal.

NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

⚠️

NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Honda Passport (5)

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

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may…

NHTSA #23V431000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138….

NHTSA #23V458000

🔧 Steering: Rack And Pinion

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…

NHTSA #24V184000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe And Cap

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer…

NHTSA #24V900000

🔧 Structure: Frame And Members

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners…

NHTSA #26V365000

💬

Most Common Problems — 2023 Honda Passport

Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Power Train

Forward Collision Avoidance

Visibility/wiper

Engine

Lane Departure

📊

Honda Passport — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

→ Recently checked Honda Passport VINs — free recall, safety and specs report for any VIN.

→ Decode a Honda VIN — free Honda VIN decoder guide: where to find the VIN and what each part means.

⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

❓

Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Honda Passport

Is the 2023 Honda Passport reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Honda Passport has 5 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Passport have?

The 2023 Honda Passport has 5 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 2023 Honda Passport?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Honda Passport are: Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Honda Passport safe to buy?

The 2023 Honda Passport has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.