2019 Honda Passport Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Passport.

20022020
Complaints
410
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2019 Honda Passport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#181 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:10,062 mi
#248 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:21,602 mi
#330 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:17,340 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Honda Passport.

Electrical Faults
81
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,062
Engine Problems
48
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,602
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
17,340
Transmission / Drivetrain
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,151
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,900
Gasoline Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,658
Brakes
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,869
Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
5,700
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,950
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,800
Lane Departure: Warning
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
5,461
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,157
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
23,910
Backup Camera
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,820
Lane Departure: Assist
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Honda Passport

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,658,390 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

23V431000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~1,209,673 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V932000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch · Structure:body:hood
~724,826 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

21V215000Fuel Pump
~624,552 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

21V165000Tires
~1,093 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

20V439000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~607,786 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

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2019 Honda Passport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Honda Passport reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2019 Honda Passport has 410 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 81 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Passport?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (81 complaints, avg 10,062 mi); Engine Problems (48 complaints, avg 21,602 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (30 complaints, avg 17,340 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Honda Passport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,592 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Honda Passport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda Passport include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Honda Passport have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,658,390 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda Passport?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2019 Honda Passport shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Passport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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