Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 Honda Passport.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Warnings problems | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems |
Collision mitigation braking system ( cmbs) on occasion orange dash brake light illuminates doesn't stop vehicle , has occurred since purchase on 02/25/2025 at least 150 times , current mileage to 06/16/2026 6877 miles, ref Honda case # 1641332 , now every time on short drives this occurs 1-2 times, contacted holman Honda centennial CO several times , again last week " told there is no fix, you can turn off cmbs each tine vehicle is started " this is a safety feature , there are numerous complaints on line also with ntsb , am concerned that at some point the brakes could be slammed on without warning and cause another vehicle to rear end me.
2025 Honda Passport with 10k miles ***braking issues - -collision mitigation system going off randomly and often, with no oncoming traffic, no obstacles or obstructions. -phantom braking and “brake” warning/steering wheel shake. Occurs often on windy, hilly roads with sharp curves, often to the right. Branches, guard rails, etc will activate the system at high speeds 50 mph and over, causing serious safety concerns of the vehicle stopping for no true cause. -white cars in oncoming traffic seemingly activate the “brake” warning on occasion. -“brake” warning went off and significantly slowed the car when a water filled pothole was to the right. -issues have occurred with no cars ahead of the Passport. ***engine issues after getting fuel - -after getting gas, check engine, power steering, and battery light will sometimes turn on. Only resolution is to restart the vehicle. -brake pedal was also hard/stuck after getting gas, and vehicle could not be turned on until brake was pushed extremely hard/pumped. Power steering light came on after this incident. ***lights- -automatic adjusting high beams turn on and off erratically. Cannot use the automated system. ***transmission- -engine braking downhill on one or two occasions would not allow car to shift back up. Had to use paddle shifters to get the car moving again. Dealership cannot replicate these issues on a short ride with their tech, therefore the vehicle is “fine. ”.
The idle-stop feature is malfunctioning, the vehicle is equipped with an "auto idle stop" feature that has a dangerous defect. The engine frequently fail to restart after shutting off at stops, unexpectedly leaving the driver stranded or immobile, with the risk of being hit from behind by incoming traffic.