2023 HONDA Passport

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
โš ๏ธElevated Concerns

The 2023 Honda Passport exhibits several significant recalls that directly affect vital safety systems such as steering and braking. With peak failure occurrences primarily within the initial 20,000 miles, prospective buyers should remain vigilant about these issues.

Key Factor:Safety system vulnerabilities

๐Ÿ“‹Why This Matters

The recalls associated with the 2023 Honda Passport are critical due to their impact on core driving functions. A compromised steering system could lead to a catastrophic loss of vehicle control, while brake issues involving the master cylinder can severely undermine stopping power, creating dangerous driving conditions. For buyers and current owners alike, understanding these risks is essential in mitigating potential hazards on the road. Moreover, the presence of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related to electrical systems and HVAC failures indicates ongoing challenges that could affect user experience and vehicle reliability. Addressing these issues promptly can prevent them from escalating into larger problems that could result in costly repairs or safety concerns down the line.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.3)
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    Summary: Year-over-year trends indicate that Honda has a reputation for sturdy engineering; however, this model year presents an unexpected uptick in recalls. While Honda generally maintains a solid reliability profile, the notable concerns surrounding the steering and braking systems require careful consideration from prospective buyers.

Safety & Reliability Score

62/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-32
Complaint Impact-1.1
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2023 HONDA Passport

Model Year2023
MakeHONDA
ModelPassport
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Jan23
NEWProduction
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jun23
ISSUEFirst Report
Jul24
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

9 complaints (41% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 22 consumer complaints by severity level.

๐ŸŸ High
1(5%)
๐ŸŸกMedium
9(41%)
๐ŸŸขLow
12(55%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

โš™๏ธEngineering Insight

With failure data peaking between 0-20k miles and an average of just over 12,000 miles, it's apparent that early ownership is crucial for monitoring these specific recalls. Owners should remain proactive during this initial mileage range to ensure that any defects do not compromise safety or performance.

๐Ÿ“Š Mileage data extracted from 5 of 22 complaints (23% coverage)
0-20k
4 reports (80%)
20k-40k
1 reports (20%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

BACK OVER PREVENTIONSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSTEERINGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

๐ŸŽฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Service Brakes

Issue: Improper assembly of brake master cylinder may cause separation from booster assembly.

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Have your brakes inspected immediately for any signs of malfunction.

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Request comprehensive service history focusing on brake system inspections.

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Steering System

Issue: Loosening inner ball joint may lead to loss of steering control.

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Verify steering components for any play or looseness right away.

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Check for recall completion regarding steering assembly before purchase.

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Back Over Prevention System

Issue: 'Rear Visibility' compliance failure due to faulty rearview camera display.

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'Test rearview camera functionality immediately during every drive.'

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'Ensure rearview camera is fully operational and confirm recall repairs were made.'

๐Ÿ’กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your HONDA dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (4)

Campaign: 23V431000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Summary

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 on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Campaign: 23V458000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Summary

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 improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Consequence

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Campaign: 24V184000

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Campaign: 24V900000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2023 Passport.

INV-2023-1000๐ŸŸข Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Passport performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 5,276

Consumer Complaints

22 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2023 Passport.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning41%
Acceleration Issues18%
Noise18%
Stall14%
Accident9%
Stuck5%
Vibrate5%
Shake5%
Shatter5%
Injury5%
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

my 2023 Honda passport is having shifting problems (high revs, slow nd unpredictable power to wheels) ย  harsh acceleration (not easy to safely /smoothly gauge power and speed from acceleration to wheel) high revs "stuck" --not shifting down smoothly/safely These issues are on going. I also researched and saw this has been reported b y other Honda Passport( 2023)ย  owners. I contacted dealer 10/16/25 to document the complaint and asked dealer to call me back if any service advisories or recalls, they said no, but a service advisor wuld contat me if they felt a follow up was needed.ย  ย  Also, the vehicle had 'catastrophic' computer failure with power lost and warning lights within first 2 years --transmission lost power/engine still ran and forced into the breakdown lane and have vehicle towed.ย  . Dealer did some type of reset. VIN # 5FNYF8H59PB027063

Steering/Suspension๐Ÿ”ต Low
STEERING,SUSPENSION

When I'm driving my 2023 honda passport my steering wheel vibrates/shakes feels almost like the wheel is gonna come off. When I turn my steering wheel left or right driving or parked I hear a loud knock noise coming from under the front of my car. I have had multiple things checked and looked at and brand new tires and no matter what. When I get an alignment my car still pulls one way or another. I thinks its the steering gearbox

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN

Transmission rolls freely when on an incline. Will roll backward when in drive also will roll forward when in reverse. could easily roll over small children or animals. yes problem was confirmed by dealer Has not been inspected by others Dealer tested other new vehicles and found same problem. Insisted this is normal with all electronic transmissions. Although manfacturer has added a button in later vehicles to fix the problem. no warnings or messages

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

Car feels sluggish and delays accelerating when driven. Occasionally will make a strange sounds when trying to accelerate. The automatic brake will engage when there no obstacle in front of me while Iโ€™m driving- has happened a few times since I bought the car. At times, the car will not turn on when the ignition button is selected for no apparent reason.

Electrical๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

On 11 Apr 2025, I was driving my 2023 Honda Passport at night on a toll road in clear weather when my infant son began screaming in distress. I pulled over onto the shoulder, partially onto a dirt area with bushes for more space. I pressed the โ€œParkโ€ button, unbuckled my seatbelt, and opened the driver door to step out. As I did, the vehicle suddenly began rolling forward despite being in Park with the door open and the seatbelt off. I fell trying to exit and had to roll away from the vehicle as it continued moving. A passenger jumped into the front seat and stopped it. This wasnโ€™t a lurch or slight movement the car rolled enough to put me in danger. It behaved as if it were in Neutral, not Park. I later tested the same conditions (engine running, door open, seatbelt off), and the vehicle auto-shifted to Park as designed. This confirms the safety feature failed in that moment. No warning lights, alerts, or error messages appeared before or during the incident. I reported the issue to Honda and asked the dealer to inspect the transmission and interlock systems. No faults or diagnostic codes were found. The service advisor said Park can take a second to engage, but the movement I experienced was excessive and unsafe. This is a serious safety concern, especially with children in the car. Iโ€™ve also seen other reports of similar issues in Passport and Pilot forums. I have manageable scrapes and a joint effusion in my knee

Other๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
TIRES

Tread separation on one of the tires at approximately 34K miles of driving and premature tread wear. 2023 Honda Passport, bought new from Classic Honda in Orlando Florida. Dealer wouldn't report it to Continental Tires and quoted me to install 2 new tires from the same brand (Continental) and after charging me alignment (that didn't solve the problem on my first visit).

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My Auto-Electronic braking was randomly engaging while I was driving. It was unnecessary, & scary. It would just engage, then stop. Then, My Emissions Systems Light came on, & would NOT go off. I had to get to a safe place. The dealership told me to bring it to them, it NEVER WENT OFF THE WARNING WAS ON CONSISTENTLY. It Never Blinked or went off @ all. I was on the highway, & they kept it overnight. They told me they cleared it & THE EMISSIONS CODE NEVER CAME ON. YES, It DID. They still have it tonight bc I refused to take it back, when I was CLEARLY BEING TOLD I DID NOT SEE WHAT I SAW (EVEN PARKED) WHERE WOULD I GET THAT FROM IF THE LIGHT DIDNโ€™T GO COME ON? They refused to acknowledge what happened, & as of right now Iโ€™m in a rental even though they wanted their rental back. Itโ€™s a 2023, bought brand new. Full Warranty, & They are putting People @ RISK. I DROVE AS SLOW AS I COULD, & FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL. I Could have been re-ended, due to erratic braking, & my entire vehicle could be destroyed if HONDA REFUSES TO OWN UP TO THE MALFUNCTION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS W/THIS SUV SINCE THE 1st Week I bought it. I believe it should be taken back UNDER THE LEMON LAW! ITโ€™S NOT SAFE! NOT even 7,000 miles on it yet. I bought it w/7 miles. IT started by saying I was departing my lane when I wasnโ€™t for about a week, then the brakes would just slam on randomly. THEY SAID THEY RESET IT, they REFUSED TO CHANGE THE OIL @ 70%, had a new guy, who stated the EMISSIONS LIGHT DID NOT COME ON! It Did! I drove as slow as possible on the highway to get it to service bc I had NO CHOICE. They said the the camera was dirty, then the braking was fine, via the code went off, BUT DID NOT DRIVE IT. THEY LITERALLY CALLED ME A LIAR THAT THE EMISSIONS LIGHT DIDNโ€™T COME ON. It was on when I drove it in, & left it. They DID NOT INSPECT EMISSIONS. Emissions has nothing to do with THEIR EXPLANATIONS. I donโ€™t have an invoice yet, I refused taking it back. THEY HAVENโ€™T EVEN DRIVEN IT

Electrical๐Ÿ”ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The vehicle suffered an electrical failure while driving (55-60mph). During this electrical failure the engine shut off, had no power steering or brakes, and had to get the vehicle off the road and stopped under these conditions. After getting the vehicle stopped, the vehicle would not restart and vehicle ultimately had to be towed to a Honda dealership for diagnosis and repair. This has happened twice, (XXX) and (XXX), since an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and wiring harness were replaced under a warranty/recall/known defect on (04/12) at Gwinnett Place Honda in Duluth, Georgia. The first attempt to diagnose and repair this issue at Autonation Honda in Columbus, GA didn't uncover any error codes and the issue could not be reproduced so no actual repairs were made. The vehicle is now sitting at Honda in Albany, GA awaiting diagnosis and repair for a second time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Visibility๐Ÿ”ต Low
VISIBILITY/WIPER

I have a honda passport 2023 that I bought 6 months ago. I was parking into my driveway when suddenly heard a strong noise coming from the back. I looked through my rear mirror and saw all my back windshield shattered without any object hitting it, I'm glad I wasn't driving on the fwy or my son wasn't in the back seat. I reported to honda dealer and even do they agree to do a one time no cost replacement due to low mileage. They said they haven heard any cases of this safety manufacture defect.

Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Unexpected braking when there are no other obstacles on the road. I need to manually turnoff the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) every time I start the vehicle. I have notified the dealer as well as Honda and have not received any solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

'What are common issues with the 2023 Honda Passport?'

'Common concerns revolve around critical systems like brakes and steering. Issues include possible detachment of brake components due to improper assembly and potential loss of steering control from a loosening ball joint in the gearbox. Buyers should thoroughly check service records related to these areas before making a purchase.'

'How does recall history impact resale value for the Honda Passport?'

'Vehicles with multiple recalls often experience depreciation in value because potential buyers perceive increased risk. This is particularly true if critical systems are involved, which can deter interest despite other positive attributes like design or fuel efficiency. Proper documentation showing repaired recall items can mitigate some value loss but transparency remains key.'

๐Ÿ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

โžก๏ธStable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2023 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

๐ŸงญWhat This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Safety Check: Cross-reference your VIN with official HONDA records to ensure no 4 recalls remain open.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in HONDA's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 4 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.

This page is designed to help you decide, not alarm you.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.