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2019 Honda Passport
Common Problems

Ranked from 130 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

13 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    29complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls and does not restart when the stop-start system engages, requiring the vehicle to be placed in park and restarted.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Lane Departure Warning False Triggers

    27complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The lane departure warning system falsely triggers, causing distraction and potential loss of control.

  3. 3

    Idle Stop System Malfunction Causing Engine Stalls

    22complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The idle stop system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall and not restart when the stop-start feature is engaged.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Auto Start/Stop System Malfunction

    21complaints
    High severityEngine

    The auto start/stop system intermittently fails to restart the engine after stopping, leaving the vehicle inoperable.

  5. 5

    Infotainment System Crashing and Display Issues

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The infotainment system frequently crashes, goes dark, or displays errors while driving, affecting audio, navigation, and other functions.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 20V440000

  6. 6

    Collision Mitigation System False Positives

    17complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The collision mitigation system frequently activates unnecessarily, causing false warnings and occasional brake application.

  7. 7

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    14complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The forward collision avoidance system incorrectly activates the brakes or emits warnings for no apparent reason.

  8. 8

    Fuel System Malfunction Leading to Stalling and Difficulty Starting

    11complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The vehicle stumbles and fails to start properly, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V215000, 23V858000

  9. 9

    Transmission Malfunction Causing Stalling and Neutral Shift

    8complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall and shift into neutral, leading to loss of power and difficulty restarting.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Backup Camera Malfunction

    7complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The backup camera displays distorted images or fails to provide clear visibility, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 20V440000

  11. 11

    Idle Stop Feature Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Idle stop feature engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stall at traffic lights and require manual restart.

    Related recall: 20V440000

  12. 12

    Random Dashboard Malfunction

    3complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    Dashboard lights and displays malfunction randomly, causing confusion and potential distraction.

    Related recall: 20V440000

  13. 13

    Brake Pedal Stiffness After Sitting Overnight

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The brake pedal becomes stiff after sitting overnight, preventing the car from starting using push start.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2021 Honda PassportAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.