With 1 recalls and 133 complaints, the 2021 Honda Passport rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

133

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V3650002026-04-06

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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Honda Passport's biggest weak point? FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. It leads 133 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Forward Collision Avoidance20

02Power Train17

03Engine9

04Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance7

05Electrical System6

133 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Passport Fuel Economy

21–22mpg combined

19-20city

24-25hwy

$3,050-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2021 Honda Passport ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Passport FWD - Automatic (S9)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Passport AWD - Automatic (S9)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Honda Passport

35States

24%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

5509%

CACalifornia

4898%

FLFlorida

4667%

PAPennsylvania

4257%

NYNew York

3566%

NJNew Jersey

3345%

DEDelaware

2664%

ILIllinois

2384%

DCWashington DC

2284%

MNMinnesota

1993%

COColorado

1893%

MDMaryland

1723%

OHOhio

1713%

GAGeorgia

1693%

MOMissouri

1693%

WAWashington

1582%

NCNorth Carolina

1432%

INIndiana

1292%

AZArizona

1282%

UTUtah

1192%

NHNew Hampshire

1092%

MI102

MAMassachusetts

951%

TN80

OR79

WI74

NV72

CT69

OK54

RI53

AL44

NE40

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Honda Passport Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Honda Passport a good car to buy?

The 2021 Honda Passport has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is forward collision avoidance, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Honda Passport?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Honda Passport. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Honda Passport?

Depending on configuration, the 2021 Honda Passport delivers 21–22 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2021 Honda Passport?

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 Honda Passport, based on 133 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.