2023 Honda Passport Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Passport.

20222024
Complaints
55
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
20
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2023 Honda Passport Problems

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

#17 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:8,500 mi
#26 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

#35 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda Passport.

Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Honda Passport

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,539,755 vehicles.

24V900000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
~205,760 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.

24V184000Steering:rack And Pinion
~245 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

23V458000Brake Master Cylinder
~124,077 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

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."

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2023 Honda Passport — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Honda Passport reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Honda Passport has 55 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Honda Passport?
Top reported problems: Brakes (7 complaints, avg 8,500 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (6 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (5 complaints). 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 2023 Honda Passport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 8,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Honda Passport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Honda Passport include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 20 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 2023 Honda Passport have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,539,755 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 2023 Honda Passport?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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