2022 Honda Passport: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2022 Honda Passport? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 49 complaints, with Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB as the top reported area.
2022 Honda Passport Fuel Economy
β EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2022 Honda Passport trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2022 Honda Passport Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested β showing 2022 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Honda Passport has 49 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Passport
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 49
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2022 Honda Passport Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
Brake System
Complaint patterns center on Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Uncategorized Issues, Brake System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2022 Honda Passport?
The 2022 Honda Passport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2022 Honda Passport
Inspection Focus
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake system and transmission/drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake system and transmission/drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2022 Honda Passport, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2022 Honda Passport are concentrated in the Forward Collision Avoidance system (AEB), with 12 reports. Brake system, transmission/drivetrain, and uncategorized issues each account for 9 complaints. Electrical faults and engine problems each have 8 reports. Unintended acceleration and back over prevention are less frequent but noted.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB is the most reported component with 12 complaints.
- Brake system, transmission/drivetrain, and uncategorized issues each have 9 complaints.
- Electrical faults and engine problems each have 8 complaints.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Brake System
- Transmission / Drivetrain
All 2022 Honda Passport Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Passport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 12 | β | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 9 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 9 | β | β | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | β | β | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | β | β | β | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | β | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel System | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Gasoline | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Carry Handle | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Shell | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Base | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Passport. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
My sunroof glass randomly exploded! Yes, my safety and others safety was threatened! Glass shards would have hit my face had my sunshade not been closed! Glass shards flew off the back of my vehicles and there was another vehicle driving in the same lane behind me. The road wasβ¦
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the Collision Mitigation System, Power Steering System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Hill Start Assist messages were displayed. The vehicle was takenβ¦
The infotainment screen on my 2022 Honda Passport is constantly blacking out or freezing up. In addition to no use of radio or GPS when this happens, there is also no backup camera or rear cross traffic warning. This creates a safety issue. The vehicle has been to the dealer twicβ¦
On numerous occasions while driving on the highway with no other vehicles in the vicinity of my vehicle the forward collision active braking activates aggressively and brakes for no reason this is concerning at 70 mph with a vehicle behind that may be following to close on a slipβ¦
2022 Passport was driven from Indianapolis IN to Naperville IL on the evening of Jan 24th experiencing snowy and freezing conditions. Car was left overnight outside and would not start on the morning of the 25th. Warning lights displayed were battery and flashing engine light, onβ¦
The starter failed to start the car due to what is described as a "frozen starter". A TSB exists for Honda where the problem is acknowledged, TSB 23-023. This left me stranded in the cold on 1/26 and 1/27. Many other drivers of similar vehicles have reported this problem in the pβ¦
Our vehicle experienced total transmission failure with no warning while I was driving on a narrow country road. The car shifted into neutral, and I was unable to go anywhere, so I sat in the middle of the road with hazard lights on in a state of panic. We had the car towed to a β¦
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH with cruise control engaged, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact pulled over safely. The β¦
βRoad departure mitigation system problemβ is the error that comes up on the dash. The error shuts down cruise control and slows the car down unexpectedly. Iβve taken the vehicle to the Honda dealer in Tampa Florida where I purchased it and they will not fix the vehicle. The eβ¦
First new car in my life and Iβm 70. When we bought the car, within a week the entire dash board lit up with warnings. Call the dealer, they towed it to their shop and βcalibratedβ the Collision Mitigation front facing camera. This service was Completed but within the next β¦
While driving and pressing on gas the car started beeping and started to brake. There was no obstruction in front of me to cause this. The break flashing signal didnβt come on. It just beeped and started to brake and then stopped
The contact a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated prior to accelerating. In addition, the contβ¦
Auto has a known defect with headlight condensation ,Honda put out a bulletin sb 23-024 Stating they are aware of this issue.Vehicle had this problem at 38000 miles just outside Their standard 3 year 36000 mile warranty. To repair this Honda dealer stated a price of $1400.00 ,whβ¦
At speeds above 55 mph, car will make a noise like paper being torn, followed by a loss of throttle response. This lasts for 3 to 5 seconds, then everything returns to normal. This has happened with the cruise control set, or while under foot control. No warning of any kind show β¦
The forward-facing mulitpurpose camera has failed on numerous occasions. This causes failures of: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation System, Auto High-Beam, Road Departure Mitigation, and Lane Keeping Assist. There are numerous incidents of the same failure acrβ¦
At 62,000 a very noticeable gap in steering going left or right become present. As you turn the steering left or right before the tires began to turn a noticeable clanking notice like gears hitting. The action of clanking was repeating every move more noticeable in park while runβ¦
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission shuddered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be flβ¦
I was exiting a highway onto another highway. It was a pretty sharp exit to the right. The vehicle lost engine power, and I couldn't travel greater than about 40 miles/hour. The vehicle would not respond to my pressing the accelerator. Upon getting off the exit onto the next highβ¦
When driving on Highway the engine will lose drive power, hesitate and temporarily stall. This happened soon after we purchased and again multiple time and when in traffic nearly cause cars behind to crash into us. This is very scary. We have taken into Honda dealership multiple β¦
In February of 2024 my 2022 Honda Passport wouldn't let me reverse out of my sloped driveway. I realized the emergency brake must be frozen and sure enough as soon as it hit 33F I was able to release the brake and drive the vehicle. I figured just a little water got into the cablβ¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Honda Passport.
2022 Honda Passport Recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Passport. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2022 Honda Passport Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Honda Passport reliable?βΎ
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 49 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2022 Honda Passport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Passport?βΎ
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (12 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (9 complaints). #3: Brake System (9 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Honda Passport?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Honda Passport?βΎ
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Honda Passport, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 49 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Honda Passport have any recalls?βΎ
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Honda Passport. A major recall area is VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Honda Passport?βΎ
The 2022 Honda Passport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.