2020 Honda Passport Reliability
The 2020 Honda Passport has 105 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2019–2022), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Passport's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
105
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
1
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2020 Honda Passport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 model year, filed between 2020 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 34 | 32% |
| Electrical system | 33 | 31% |
| Engine | 18 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 10% |
| Lane departure | 9 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 6 | 6% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 4 | 4% |
2020 Honda Passport recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2020 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V067000 | Feb 6, 2020 | Equipment — other / labels | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent, removing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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. |
| 23V174000 | Mar 16, 2023 | Visibility / wipers — rearview mirrors/devices / exterior | Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these… |
| 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… |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification / front passenger | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020… |
| 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 2020 compares with nearby Passport years
Verdicts compare these Passport model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 283 | 10 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2020 (this page) | 105 | 10 | Forward collision avoidance | Caution |
| 2021 | 146 | 7 | Forward collision avoidance | Avoid |
| 2022 | 65 | 4 | Electrical system | Caution |
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 2020 Honda Passport on the used market
- Median asking price $22,590 at a median 83,807 miles, across 259 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2020 Honda Passport
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- 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.
Check this exact car
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2020 Honda Passport reliability FAQ
Is the 2020 Honda Passport reliable?
The 2020 Honda Passport has 105 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2019–2022), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Passport's typical year.
What are the most common 2020 Honda Passport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Honda Passport are forward collision avoidance (34), electrical system (33), engine (18), unknown or other (11). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2020 Honda Passport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda Passport, including 20V067000 (equipment — other / labels) and 20V440000 (electrical system — software). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2020 Honda Passport compare with the 2019 and 2021 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2019 has 283 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid); the 2021 has 146 complaints and 7 recalls (avoid). The 2020 has 105 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2020 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 2020 Passport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.