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.
2023 Honda PassportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Passport, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-458 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda Passport has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
9Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
5Power train
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Lane departure3 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility/wiper
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1110 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 11 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 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
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase 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.
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
2023 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
2023 Honda Passport safety ratings
2023 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda Passport, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What Passport owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I already took my car to honda dealer to fix the brake from shaking when it was around 10k miles. It is now happening again.
Was driving through highway construction site. One lane, jersey walls close on both sides. A lane shift was forced by the jersey walls and my vehicle slammed the brakes causing me to need to very accurately control steering during this unnecessary emergency braking situation. Cars behind me had no…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) engaged while there were no vehicles or objects nearby. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the message "BRAKE" was displayed, the steering wheel…
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