2026 Honda Passport Reliability
The 2026 Honda Passport has 71 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and electrical system. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2024–2026), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Passport's typical year, while the 2024 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
71
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
0
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2026 Honda Passport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 model year, filed between 2025 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 18 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 14 | 20% |
| Seats | 11 | 15% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 13% |
| Steering | 8 | 11% |
| Visibility / wipers | 7 | 10% |
| Engine | 6 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 7% |
2026 Honda Passport recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2026 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V424000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Suspension — rear | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly. |
How the 2026 compares with nearby Passport years
Verdicts compare these Passport model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | 1 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2025 | 48 | 0 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2026 (this page) | 71 | 1 | Unknown or other | 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.
What to check on a used 2026 Honda Passport
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Seats: try every power and manual adjustment and check seat heaters if fitted.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign 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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2026 Honda Passport reliability FAQ
Is the 2026 Honda Passport reliable?
The 2026 Honda Passport has 71 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and electrical system. Compared with nearby Passport model years (2024–2026), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Passport's typical year, while the 2024 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2026 Honda Passport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Honda Passport are unknown or other (18), electrical system (14), seats (11), forward collision avoidance (9). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2026 Honda Passport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Honda Passport, including 26V424000 (suspension — rear). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2026 Honda Passport compare with the 2025 and 2027 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2025 has 48 complaints and 0 recalls (solid). The 2026 has 71 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2026 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 2026 Passport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.