2020 HONDA PASSPORT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Honda Passport. This model year has 85 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2020 Honda Passport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Honda Passport. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 28 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Honda Passport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 85 most recent complaints
don’t have the exact locations,date or time but this has happened around 5 times where I am driving and comes to a come a complete stop and my engine wouldn’t start,I had to put on my hazard lights turn off the vehicle then restart it
Brakes were being applied when no cars were around me. Now, 5 warnings were given to me as I drove down the highway. The warnings were as follows: Adaptive Cruise Control Problem Collision Mitigation System Problem Road Departure Mitigation System Problem Lane Keeping Assist Pr…
Engine failed and now the piston rod is knocking inside the engine. Engine failure while operating a vehicle is extremely dangerous and could cause an accident or death to myself and anyone else around my vehicle while its being operated. This type of issue can even cause a fire…
Car shuts down and does not restart. Also goes to neutral and does not allow car to be steered. Also seems to be related to auto restart.
Was at a red light and the car just shut off. NOTHING! After about 5-10 seconds I pushed the start stop button and it hesitated for a few seconds and I let go and then tried it again. It hesitated and then came on. No problem the rest of the day. I have had the car for a year and…
At approx. 5 years of age & 67,500 miles, the engine began to make rattling or ticking noises that were in sync with engine speed (RPM). Within 1 day of noting the noise, I took the first available appointment to bring the vehicle to my local Honda dealership, Napleton Honda in …
Fuel pump failure mid-traffic in busy two lane road, unable to start vehicle. The engine sputtered and then halted with all warning lights on dashboard lighting up. Full propulsion of the vehicle ceased while in traffic causing car to be dead on the side of the road until police …
The brake system is not working properly when stopped on a hill. The vehicle will roll backwards after pushing the brake. If you are stopped on a hill you have to keep the brake engaged while also accelerating to keep from rolling backwards and hitting the car behind you.
Burnt Oil Smell Inside Cabin (When Heater Is on High) I frequently notice a burnt oil smell inside the cabin, especially during the first hour of driving in the morning with the heater set to high. My local Honda dealership inspected the vehicle but did not find a specific cause,…
My Honda is 3.5 L V6 engine blew up I know there’s a recall for the 3.5 L V6 engine on my Honda. However, the recalls don’t include the passport, which is what I have but the connecting rods blue causing engine failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was steered into a parking lot and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a d…
2020 Honda Passport VIN [XXX] engine start stop system fails at stop in a crossroad light. Vehicle becomes inoperable, on screen instructions not executable. After several attempts of turning vehicle off / on it finally starts. Stranded vehicle at light causes traffic to start s…
Car would not start. Jump start immediate remedy, also same as before. Symptoms identical to those that occurred prior to the service work performed by Elmhurst Honda for the Honda Idle Stop Recall (Service Bulletin 23-009)
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts needed for the recall repair were…
The Nidec OEM part number 36160-TGS-A03-M1 has failed and causing all five of these alerts to appear as warnings: 1.Road departure mitigation problem 2.Collision Mitigation problem 3. Lane keeping assist problem. 4. Auto high beam problem. 5 Adaptive cruise control failure I don…
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacte…
On 4-5 occasions, the auto shutoff system will shut the vehicle down at a stop light when the brake is depressed. The vehicle did not restart as normal. In order to get the vehicle to restart, the vehicle has to be turned completely off and allowed to sit for 1 minute. The bat…
Component Affected: Engine / Auto Idle Stop (AIS) system Crash: No Fire: No Injuries: No Deaths: No Incident 1 •Date: January 30, 2025 •Time: ~9:45 AM •Location: Dysart Rd & E Van Buren St, Avondale, AZ •Witness: Taylor (passenger) •Speed: 0 mph (stopped at red light) •Weather: …
The first major issue I just started running into at about 90,000 miles is the engine auto start stop feature. I usually disable it when I drive due to the inability for the car to provide adequate start from a stop, but when I don’t, I’ve had the vehicle completely stall on me a…
Compliance bushing cracked and coming apart which is a known common issue with Honda Passports from the 2020 timeframe. Thank you for your time!
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2020 Honda Passport.
Recalls for 2020 Honda Passport
8 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda Passport. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2020 Honda Passport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Honda Passport reliable?▾
Minor Issues. The 2020 Honda Passport has 85 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (28 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Passport?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (28 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (24 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (15 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Honda Passport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2020 Honda Passport?▾
The 2020 Honda Passport has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 85 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2020 Honda Passport have any recalls?▾
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2020 Honda Passport. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 Honda Passport?▾
The 2020 Honda Passport has a relatively low complaint rate. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Passport reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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