2023 HONDA PASSPORT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Passport. This model year has 28 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2023 Honda Passport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Brake System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda Passport. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| 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.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Honda Passport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 28 most recent complaints
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.
Recalls for 2023 Honda Passport
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 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.
2023 Honda Passport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Honda Passport reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2023 Honda Passport has 28 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (10 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
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?▾
The 2023 Honda Passport has 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 28 total NHTSA complaints. 7 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Honda Passport have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Honda Passport. The largest issue: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Honda Passport?▾
The 2023 Honda Passport has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. 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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