2019 Honda Passport Reliability
The 2019 Honda Passport has 283 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2019–2021), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Passport's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
283
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
7
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2019 Honda Passport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 model year, filed between 2019 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 86 | 30% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 55 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 55 | 19% |
| Engine | 52 | 18% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 8% |
| Fuel system | 23 | 8% |
| Lane departure | 19 | 7% |
2019 Honda Passport recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2019 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V784000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Body structure — body | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the… |
| 20V439000 | Jul 28, 2020 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine… |
| 20V440000 | Jul 28, 2020 | Electrical system — software | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from… |
| 21V165000 | Mar 11, 2021 | Tires | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production. |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit,… |
| 21V932000 | Nov 29, 2021 | Body structure — body / hood | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving. |
| 23V431000 | Jun 15, 2023 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — display function | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear… |
| 23V858000 | Dec 19, 2023 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda… |
| 26V332000 | May 22, 2026 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification / front passenger | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V,… |
| 26V365000 | Jun 5, 2026 | Body structure — frame and members | American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,… |
How the 2019 compares with nearby Passport years
Verdicts compare these Passport model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | 283 | 10 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2020 | 105 | 10 | Forward collision avoidance | Caution |
| 2021 | 146 | 7 | Forward collision avoidance | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2019 Honda Passport on the used market
- Median asking price $20,438 at a median 90,618 miles, across 388 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2019 Honda Passport
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2019 Honda Passport reliability FAQ
Is the 2019 Honda Passport reliable?
The 2019 Honda Passport has 283 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2019–2021), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Passport's typical year.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Passport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Passport are electrical system (86), forward collision avoidance (55), unknown or other (55), engine (52). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2019 Honda Passport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2019 Honda Passport, including 19V784000 (body structure — body) and 20V439000 (backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2019 Honda Passport compare with the 2018 and 2020 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2020 has 105 complaints and 10 recalls (caution). The 2019 has 283 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2019 Honda Passport?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2019 Passport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.