2025 Honda PASSPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
18,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 36 complaints (38.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 27.8% |
| Engine operation | 9 | 25.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 19.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Engine: 14; Electrical System: 13; Unknown Or Other: 12; Power Train: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 34 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 27 |
2025: 9; 2026: 27
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11637177 · 2025-01-20 (January 20, 2025)
Emergency braking system activated for no apparent reason. Traveling at freeway speeds on a straight section of freeway when braking system briefly activated. There were no other vehicles or obstructions within 200yrds that might have triggered this. Had someone else been driving or if we had been in rain or snow conditions the outcome might have been different. Vehicle was approx 3 days old when this happened and brought back to the dealer to check. They could not reproduce. There were no prior symptoms or warning lamps
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11637177 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11671529 · 2025-07-07 (July 7, 2025)
The 2025 Honda Passport has developed an issue where the sunroof produces a popping or squeaking noise when it is being opened.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11671529 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11678938 · 2025-08-06 (August 6, 2025)
We always keep this vehicle parked in our garage and I have been noticed strong smell of gasoline when entering the side door. I know that they have recalls on previous models with gas filler detaching but does not show in any recalls for this SUV. I will make sure that it will not be overfilled as I only fill until pump stops itself. We love this SUV and I am just worried for my family's safety. Honda had always been great about recalls. Hope that this was not an operator error. Will call dealership and report if it keeps happening.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11678938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11684522 · 2025-09-02 (September 2, 2025)
The shifting. The vehicle will shift to neutral without touching the brake. I had my puppy in the car with me and because of it being buttons he kept stepping on neutral and throwing my car into neutral almost causing a wreck when I was attempting to turn due to someone running a red light. Since you don’t automatically know that the car has been put into neutral and you just know that it is not accelerating it causes a major safety issue. My puppy should not have been able to accidentally put my vehicle into neutral without my awareness. I tes…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11684522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11688692 · 2025-09-21 (September 21, 2025)
While driving the sunroof exploded for no apparent reason. Honda dealer said that it was not their problem and not covered under warranty.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11688692 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11695246 · 2025-10-23 (October 23, 2025)
On Sunday 10/19/2025, estimated 11:15 a.m., while traveling on the 215 West in Riverside, California, my 17 year old granddaughter, riding in the passenger front seat of my 2025 Honda Passport, and I, heard an explosion overhead and immediately could hear the sound of wind. I knew immediately something had happened to the sunroof. I looked into the rear view mirror and traffic around me was unaffected, proof that nothing was flying thru the air needed to be avoided. I exited the freeway at the 1st available off-ramp. My granddaughter and I wer…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11695246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11695798 · 2025-10-27 (October 27, 2025)
I am submitting this report regarding a serious safety issue with my 2025 Honda Passport related to the auto stop/start feature. When this feature is enabled, the vehicle frequently struggles to restart smoothly after coming to a stop. The engine often hesitates and sounds as if it may not start at all. On September 26, 2025, the problem escalated into a complete failure. While turning left at an intersection, the auto stop/start feature engaged, shutting off the engine. When I attempted to accelerate, the vehicle failed to restart and became…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11695798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11703777 · 2025-12-08 (December 8, 2025)
Having problems with sudden braking and not accelerating after stopping at lights or stop signs. No warning lights came on. I dropped it off at dealership. They are keeping the vehicle due to safety concerns while driving the vehicle
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11703777 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.