2026 Honda PASSPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
58 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2026 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 58 complaints (22.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 17.2% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 15.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 12.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 5.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
Unknown Or Other: 13; Electrical System: 11; Seats: 8; Steering: 8; Visibility/Wiper: 7; Engine: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5; Power Train: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 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: 4; 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 (4). 54 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 | 14 |
| 2026 | 44 |
2025: 14; 2026: 44
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 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 11654960 · 2025-04-16 (April 16, 2025)
The LED headlights are so dim that when other cars with normal LED headlights pass you on the left or on the right it appears as though the headlights on the 2026 Passport are not even turned on. This constitutes a safety hazard. This is a well known issue with Honda as I discovered when researching the matter online after the vehicle purchase.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11654960 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11661174 · 2025-05-15 (May 15, 2025)
Today, while backing from my driveway into our residential street, I came to a complete stop and placed the vehicle's transmission from Reverse to Drive and when doing so, the vehicle shut itself off, put itself into park and engaged the parking brake. I was able to re-start the vehicle and it operated as usual. We have an appointment scheduled with our local Honda dealership on 05/19/25 to inspect the vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11661174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11661368 · 2025-05-16 (May 16, 2025)
The navigation when using apple maps simultaneously tells the driver 2 different sets of directions that do not match. The small screen on the gauge cluster shows incorrect street names that are nowhere near your location, and also tells you incorrect turns. For example, the large navigation screen on the infotainment system will say to make a right turn on the correct street, while the small screen on the gauge cluster will tell the driver to make a left turn an a different street that that the vehicle is not near. Sometimes it will make up ra…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11661368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11669799 · 2025-06-27 (June 27, 2025)
Tiny rock hit windshield and immediately cracked the windshield a foot long. Driver side internal upper Door panel foam seems to have blistered and created bubbles/hump.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11669799 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11671027 · 2025-07-03 (July 3, 2025)
It’s not an incident. Looking out The windshield has a slight distortion, that looking through it, it seems like looking through a low grade prescription glasses. I have reported it to the dealership and they took note of it and mentioned that they will check it. In terms of safety, it puts some strain into my eyes while driving.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11671027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11675517 · 2025-07-23 (July 23, 2025)
The engine suffered a failure of the connecting rod bearings and wrist pin or pins. It necessitated a short block replacement
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11675517 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11680165 · 2025-08-12 (August 12, 2025)
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brakes were independently activated briefly, with the message “Brake” displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,637.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,637 miles reported. Look up ODI 11680165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11680277 · 2025-08-12 (August 12, 2025)
Steering wheel makes clicking noises at low speeds when turning. Dealership was able to replicate the noise and diagnosed as bad coil reel. The coil reel was replaced and the problem persists. Informed by dealer that there’s nothing more they can do.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11680277 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
26V424000 · Structure:Frame And Members | Suspension:Rear
Reported: 2026-07-01 (July 1, 2026)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Consequence: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
NHTSA campaign record ↗