2025 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.
Final score after 36 months. Likely between 46 and 53.
- Owner complaints
- 46
- Per 10,000 cars
- 22.9
- 20,079 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 4.2×
- same age, so far
- Serious outcomes
- 34
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 0
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Honda Passport?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints. So far the 2025 Honda Passport has a provisional score of 49, likely between 46 and 53. That puts it in the worse third of the 2025 vehicles we can compare.
The 2024 Passport, from the same generation, scored 71 and rated Good.
The most reported problem is auto idle stop, mostly the car not starting (21 of 46 complaints). Owners also complain about the starter and automatic emergency braking. 34 of the 46 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has no recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Auto idle stop system: the car not starting21 complaints
- Starter failure6 complaints
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead4 complaints
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Provisional score 49, likely between 46 and 53
It is based on complaints in its first 27 months, compared with the average car at the same age. It sits in the worse third of the 24 model-year 2025 vehicles we can compare so far. The final score and rating come at 36 months.
It is the same generation as the 2024 Passport, which scored 71 and rated Good.
What Owners Report
We read all 46 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 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 46.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
21 complaints (46%)
The car not starting, stalling and failure or loss of drive. 19 of these 21 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 26,000 miles.
Starter failure
6 complaints (13%)
A failure and the car not starting. All 6 describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 37,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
4 complaints (9%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and warning lights.
Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts
4 complaints (9%)
Harsh or delayed shifts and failure or loss of drive. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 10,000 miles.
12V battery failure
2 complaints (4%)
A failure.
Brakes: a hard pedal or less assist
2 complaints (4%)
A hard pedal or less assist and loss of braking. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of braking.
Several warning lights at once
2 complaints (4%)
Warning lights.
Exterior trim: gaps in the roof trim
2 complaints (4%)
Gaps in the roof trim.
Headlights: works on and off
2 complaints (4%)
Problems that come and go.
Stall (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
Stalling. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
The car not starting. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking.
Shifter or park: failure or loss of drive
2 complaints (4%)
Failure or loss of drive and a feature that stopped working.
Reported Once (8)
Show the 8 problems reported once
- Adaptive cruise control: delayed braking and acceleration
- Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
- Fuel system: a bad smell
- Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
- Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
- Steering: pulling or wandering
- Sunroof: unusual noises
- Windshield: upper area appears blacked out or dimmed at night
How the 2025 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 This year | Provisional 49 | – | – | 22.9 | 0 | Auto idle stop system: the car not starting |
| 2024 | 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 |
2025 Honda Passport NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2025 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 2025 Passport ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD and SUV FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 Passport, from the problems owners report most.
On the Test Drive
- Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Accelerate gently from a stop and again at 20 to 40 mph. Shudder, slipping or harsh shifts are warning signs. Ask for the transmission fluid records.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Auto idle stop
- Starter
- 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