2021 Honda Passport Reliability
The 2021 Honda Passport has 146 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and engine. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2019–2023), 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
146
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
10
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2021 Honda Passport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 model year, filed between 2021 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 52 | 36% |
| Engine | 29 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 27 | 18% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23 | 16% |
| Service brakes | 22 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 8% |
| Lane departure | 10 | 7% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 7 | 5% |
2021 Honda Passport recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2021 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| 23V458000 | Jun 29, 2023 | Service brakes — foundation components / master cylinder | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been… |
| 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 2021 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 | 105 | 10 | Forward collision avoidance | Caution |
| 2021 (this page) | 146 | 7 | Forward collision avoidance | Avoid |
| 2022 | 65 | 4 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2023 | 40 | 5 | Forward collision avoidance | 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 2021 Honda Passport on the used market
- Median asking price $24,675 at a median 71,264 miles, across 541 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2021 Honda Passport
- 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.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- 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 7 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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2021 Honda Passport reliability FAQ
Is the 2021 Honda Passport reliable?
The 2021 Honda Passport has 146 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and engine. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2019–2023), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Passport's typical year.
What are the most common 2021 Honda Passport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Passport are forward collision avoidance (52), engine (29), electrical system (27), powertrain / transmission (23). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2021 Honda Passport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2021 Honda Passport, including 23V174000 (visibility / wipers — rearview mirrors/devices / exterior) and 23V431000 (backup camera / back-over prevention — display function). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2021 Honda Passport compare with the 2020 and 2022 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2020 has 105 complaints and 10 recalls (caution); the 2022 has 65 complaints and 4 recalls (caution). The 2021 has 146 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2021 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 2021 Passport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.