no report yet
Structure: frame and members
NewRisk. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 Honda PassportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 105 owner complaints about the 2020 Honda Passport, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-064 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Honda Passport has problems
105 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system
18Engine
9Lane departure
8Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Air bags
3Back over prevention
139 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 34 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 13 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2020 Honda Passport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires
Risk. Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Passport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Passport median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Honda Passport safety ratings
2020 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Honda Passport, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingNo recall
In owners' words
What Passport owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency Braking Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Assistance Auto -high beams Every time I start up my car all the above error messages come up stating there is a problem. My cruise control is not able to be used at all. This appears…
I am experiencing a sudden and total failure of the front windshield-mounted camera sensor on my 2020 Honda Passport. Without warning, the vehicle's dashboard displays a cascade of simultaneous critical system errors as documented in my attachments. When this camera fails, it completely disables…
The front multipurpose camera system failed, triggering multiple safety warning lights simultaneously, including ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist System), and related camera-dependent safety systems, along with a "Multipurpose Camera Unit" fault code U3000-49. The failure…
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