2023 Honda Passport: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2023 Honda Passport? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 28 complaints, with Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB as the top reported area.
2023 Honda Passport Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2023 Honda Passport.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2023 Honda Passport Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2023 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
16.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
16.4% 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 2023 Honda Passport has 28 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Passport
- Model year
- 2023
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 28
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 21
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 24
- 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 2023 Honda Passport Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Brake System
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Brake System, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2023 Honda Passport?
The 2023 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 2023 Honda Passport
Inspection Focus
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and transmission-related repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's braking system and transmission before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and transmission-related repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's braking system and transmission before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2023 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 2023 Honda Passport are concentrated in the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB and Brake System components, with a smaller number related to Transmission/Drivetrain and other issues. Crash-related complaints are few, and the overall confidence in the data is low due to the limited sample size.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB accounts for the highest number of complaints among all components.
- Brake System complaints are the second most reported issue.
- Transmission/Drivetrain and Unintended Acceleration each have a notable number of complaints.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Brake System
- Transmission/Drivetrain
All 2023 Honda Passport Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda Passport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
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 2023 Honda Passport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
When both the left and right rear passenger seatbelts are in use independently from each other, the seatbelt warning signal is initiated when a passenger is seated in the respected positional location. The warning signal is both visible and audible when a passenger is buckled in …
Problem started at 11,000 miles as very minor and has become progressively worse up to the now 32,000. Vehicle has been to dealerships 5 times with no repair performed. THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE: Hesitation and gear searching on acceleration. Intermittent acuity. 3 times I neede…
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. …
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 push button gearshifting. I have accidentally hit reverse about 100 times since I’ve owned this car in six months. It ended up in a rear end collision with a parked car. Then when I tried to drive forward, I backed up again. The first time was intentional backing and I didn’…
While driving at highway speeds, I experienced multiple loud, intermittent double-knocking noises within a short period of time, followed by an additional grinding/rotational noise at low speeds. These noises were abnormal and raised immediate safety concerns, prompting me to bri…
my 2023 Honda passport is having shifting problems (high revs, slow nd unpredictable power to wheels) harsh acceleration (not easy to safely /smoothly gauge power and speed from acceleration to wheel) high revs "stuck" --not shifting down smoothly/safely These issues are o…
When I'm driving my 2023 honda passport my steering wheel vibrates/shakes feels almost like the wheel is gonna come off. When I turn my steering wheel left or right driving or parked I hear a loud knock noise coming from under the front of my car. I have had multiple things check…
Transmission rolls freely when on an incline. Will roll backward when in drive also will roll forward when in reverse. could easily roll over small children or animals. yes problem was confirmed by dealer Has not been inspected by others Dealer tested other new vehicles and…
Car feels sluggish and delays accelerating when driven. Occasionally will make a strange sounds when trying to accelerate. The automatic brake will engage when there no obstacle in front of me while I’m driving- has happened a few times since I bought the car. At times, the car w…
On 11 Apr 2025, I was driving my 2023 Honda Passport at night on a toll road in clear weather when my infant son began screaming in distress. I pulled over onto the shoulder, partially onto a dirt area with bushes for more space. I pressed the “Park” button, unbuckled my seatbelt…
Tread separation on one of the tires at approximately 34K miles of driving and premature tread wear. 2023 Honda Passport, bought new from Classic Honda in Orlando Florida. Dealer wouldn't report it to Continental Tires and quoted me to install 2 new tires from the same brand (C…
My Auto-Electronic braking was randomly engaging while I was driving. It was unnecessary, & scary. It would just engage, then stop. Then, My Emissions Systems Light came on, & would NOT go off. I had to get to a safe place. The dealership told me to bring it to them, it NEVER WEN…
The vehicle suffered an electrical failure while driving (55-60mph). During this electrical failure the engine shut off, had no power steering or brakes, and had to get the vehicle off the road and stopped under these conditions. After getting the vehicle stopped, the vehicle w…
I have a honda passport 2023 that I bought 6 months ago. I was parking into my driveway when suddenly heard a strong noise coming from the back. I looked through my rear mirror and saw all my back windshield shattered without any object hitting it, I'm glad I wasn't driving on th…
Unexpected braking when there are no other obstacles on the road. I need to manually turnoff the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) every time I start the vehicle. I have notified the dealer as well as Honda and have not received any solution.
On this day it was approximately 5:45AM my 2023 Honda Passport indicated to Brake in the dash then proceeded to snatch me into a curb at 50 MPH. I have since taken it back to the dealership where they can not diagnose the problem. I have contacted Honda Corp. which they haven't b…
Sloppy gear changes/hangs. Popping occasionally occurs when going into park/drive.
I was traveling on a visible highway, no weather conditions and my vehicle snatched me into the other lane almost striking the vehicle next to me. I waited to see if it would happen again and then my AEB started just randomly slamming on breaks when vehicles in the oncoming lane …
*Left-Driver Side and Right-Passenger side under hood a loud clunk when backing out of driveway or parking space when turning the steering wheel to a very sharp turn. Yes, available for inspection. *It feels like something is coming loose when backing up and turning sharply. *Yes…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Honda Passport.
2023 Honda Passport Recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Passport. 4 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.
2023 Honda Passport Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2023 Honda Passport reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 28 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2023 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 2023 Honda Passport?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (10 complaints). #2: Brake System (9 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Honda Passport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Honda Passport?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Honda Passport, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 28 total complaints. 7 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Honda Passport have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Honda Passport. A major recall area is BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. 4 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 2023 Honda Passport?▾
The 2023 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.