2025 Honda Passport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (12) · Electrical System (7) · Power Train (4)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-05-13 · ATI&05122026902 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2024-2026 odysseys & ridgelines and 2024-2025 passports with a customer complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p0441 (evap system purge flow malfunction) stored. to better understand the cause
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-15 · ATI&04152026904 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2024-2026 odysseys & ridgelines and 2024-2025 passports with a customer complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p0441 (evap system purge flow malfunction) stored. to better understand the cause
Service Brakes 2025-10-10 · ATI&10092025907 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2023-2025 odysseys, passports, and ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. this may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any
Service Brakes 2025-10-03 · ATI&10022025905 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2023-2025 odysseys, passports, and ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. this may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any
Service Brakes 2025-09-19 · ATI&09182025901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2023-2025 odysseys, passports, and ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. this may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal
Service Brakes 2025-09-05 · ATI&09042025902 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2023-2025 odysseys, passports, and ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. this may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Unknown Or Other“car shuts off at red light but fails to restart. it shifts to neutral and shuts off. requiring a total restart of engine …”
2026-10-20 · Unknown Or Other“on four separate occasions, while operating my 2025 honda passport, the vehicle has experienced an abrupt and dangerous electronic transmission failure. while coming to a complete stop at active traffic lights, the vehicle's auto engine idle stop feature engages and shuts down the engine normally. however, upon releasing the brake pedal to accelera…”
2026-10-15 · Unknown Or Other“when i sitting at red light and the start/stop system engages,the vehicle will shift into neutral and the brakes will not hold the vehicle in place when pressing the brake pedal .state that the vehicle would still move forward even when brake pedal is being pressed.…”
2026-10-15 · Structure:body“my mother bought this new 2025 honda passport ex+l with 5 miles brand new in dec 2024. since owning it i have put only 10650 miles on it. less than 5k a year and mostly drove highway miles in that first year. was told during purchase that honda link would be available so that i can get help, see maintainer reminders, and even use to towing, and rep…”
2026-10-14 · Electrical System · 32,800 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda passport. the contact stated that on multiple occasions, while coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off and unexpectedly shifted into neutral (n). the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated, requiring activation of the hazard lights to alert other motorists and avoid a potential collision. …”
2026-10-13 · Unknown Or Other“when at a stop or red light, the honda 2025 passport trail sport stops and shifts into neutral, the auto idle stop system turns off, car would not start until i put it into park and turn it off, open and close door, turn on again. it started july 18, 2026 and it keeps happening, this morning too 10/13/26.…”
2026-10-13 · Engine · 23,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda pilot. the contact stated that on multiple occasions, upon acceleration from a complete stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral and would not shift into drive. when the failure occurred, the contact was forced to restart the vehicle before continuing to drive. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle …”
2026-10-05 · Power Train“auto stop star and stop the engine…”
2026-09-28 · Engine“vehicle information: 2025 honda passport (purchased in 2024, approximately 44,000 miles)safety defect summary:the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous failure to restart during an auto idle-stop event. while stopped at a traffic intersection, the auto idle-stop system engaged and shut off the engine normally. however, when i lifted my foot of…”
2026-09-14 · Engine · 30,600 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda passport. the contact stated that while stopped at a stoplight, the contact attempted to accelerate; however, the start/stop system failed to restart the engine. the check engine warning light illuminated, and there was an alarm sounded. the message "shift to park" was displayed; but the gear shifter failed to shift in…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.