2026 Honda Passport problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2026 Honda Passport is among the quieter years of the Passport on NHTSA's books: 45 complaints (41% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (6), steering (6), and other (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
45
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2026 compare to other Passport years?
What are the most common 2026 Honda Passport problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Driver Assistance | 6 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Other | 6 | 13% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 6 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 5 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 5 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 3 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 2 | 4% | — flat |
| Transmission | 2 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 2% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I was in my 2026 Honda Passport with ~450 miles driven at time of incident, 1445EST on 14 October 2025. I was driving ~58MPH down a road in Columbia County, GA. I was on a straightaway with no bends/turns. There were no obstructions on the road, no oncoming traffic, and no vehicle in visible sight…”
“So when I turn the steering wheel to the left it sticks on the return to front position. I thought it was the safety features but I turned off everything I could and it still does it. Itâs a little scary . I just brought the car if for an inspection to the dealer and they said everything was ok…”
“When AUTO climate control is enabled, the vehicle disables manually selected heated seat settings without driver consent. This requires repeated driver interaction to restore seat heat while driving. AUTO climate should regulate fan speed and airflow only, not override manual seat heater controls.…”
“Only 4200 miles and receiving TT04 error which appears, from social media, has been ignored by Honda or just no fix and any fix by the dealer would be temporary. Very disappointed, Honda has always been my car of choice. My dealer is not convenient to me, especially if I have to continuously return…”
“Purchased a 2026 Honda Passport and driven approximately 1 month, 1000 miles. While going down the interstate, the panoramic sunroof exploded. Had the fabric cover not been closed, my children could have been seriously injured by shards of glass. We were able to safely pull over and assess the…”
2026 Honda Passport — common questions
Is the 2026 Honda Passport reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 45 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Passport year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2026 Passport problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (6 complaints), steering (6 complaints), other (6 complaints).
Does the 2026 Honda Passport have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Honda Passport.
Which Honda Passport years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Passport years to avoid are 2019, 1998, 1999, 2021, 2001, 2020, 2000, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2024. The cleanest record among Passport years belongs to 1981.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.