2024 Honda Passport Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026
Honda's own two-row SUV, built in Alabama. Not the same car as the 2000–2002 Passport.
Ranks 2nd of the 6 years of the 2019–2026 Passport we score.
- Owner complaints
- 19
- 1 is a recall notice
- Per 10,000 cars
- 7.5
- 23,985 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 1.0×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 9
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Honda Passport?
Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Honda Passport is 71 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 2nd of the 6 years of the 2019–2026 Passport we score.
The most reported problem is the brakes (8 of 19 complaints). Owners also complain about auto idle stop and automatic emergency braking. 9 of the 19 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 1 recall. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 72.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- Good reliability score of 71
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Brakes failure8 complaints
- Auto idle stop system: the car not starting3 complaints
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead2 complaints
How the 2024 Passport Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems9 complaints · average car: about 8.2 | 1.1× | −17 |
| Everyday problems9 complaints · average car: about 10 | 0.91× | −7 |
| Problems in the last two years14 complaints · average car: about 8.8 | Not counted yet | – |
| Recalls1 recall · average car: about 2.7 | 0.65× | −5 |
| Score | 71 |
The last two years are not counted yet for the 2024 Passport. This part starts once a model year has been on the road for four years, and the 2024 Passport has had three. It will count from July 2027. Until then, its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems, so they make up 80% of the score rather than 50%.
Each part shows two counts: this year's so far, and what an average car would have at the same age. For complaints, that average car was made in the same number as this one. “Vs average” compares the two counts, but in our scoring system we first add a little to both, so a few complaints cannot swing the result. That is why it is not simply one count divided by the other. The last two years count only complaints about five systems: the engine and fuel system, transmission, brakes, steering, and airbags and seat belts.
What Owners Report
We read all 19 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Passport, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 19.
Brakes failure
8 complaints (42%)
A failure, vibration or shudder and damage. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
3 complaints (16%)
The car not starting. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2 complaints (11%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Several warning lights at once
2 complaints (11%)
Warning lights.
Steering failure
2 complaints (11%)
A failure.
Reported Once (9)
Show the 9 problems reported once
- 12V battery failure
- Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
- AWS system failure
- Manifold and gasket: a leak
- Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
- Stall (cause not stated)
- Starter failure
- Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
- Tires: damage
How the 2024 Honda Passport Compares With Other Years
The other Passport years of the 3rd generation, 2019 to 2025, and the year just after it.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 9.7 | 1 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2025 | Provisional 49 | – | – | 22.9 | 0 | Auto idle stop system: the car not starting |
| 2024 This year | Good | 71 | 1.0× | 7.5 | 1 | Brakes failure |
| 2023 | Good | 72 | 0.77× | 8.8 | 5 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2022 | Caution | 68 | 1.1× | 14.9 | 4 | Starter: the car not starting |
| 2021 | Caution | 66 | 1.4× | 22.4 | 7 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2020 | Caution | 63 | 1.7× | 35.7 | 10 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2019 | Avoid | 59 | 2.8× | 61.0 | 10 | Auto idle stop system: the car not starting |
2024 Honda Passport Recalls
One recall covers the 2024 Honda Passport. It was issued in November 2024: “Fuel Leak from Fuel Filler Pipe Separation.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows whether it is still open on a given car.
Fuel Leak from Fuel Filler Pipe Separation
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 24V900000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 27, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
2024 Honda Passport NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2024 Honda Passport. It is still open.
Engines failing to restart after automatic idle stop
Still openNHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in March 2025, looks at engines that fail to restart after automatic idle stop shuts them off at a light. It lists 2016-2025 Pilots and 2018-2025 Odysseys, plus Passports and Ridgelines. Honda issued service bulletins and a 10-year warranty on some parts. Owners still report failures after the fixes. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA25004Opening report (PDF)Open since Mar 26, 2025
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 Passport ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD and SUV FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 Passport, from its recall and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Filler Pipe Separation NHTSA 24V900000
On the Test Drive
- Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Brakes
- Auto idle stop
- Automatic emergency braking
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
What to do next