Honda Passport owners have reported 133 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My 2026 Passport has severe transmission issues that the dealership and Honda north America are not acknowledging. The shifts are harsh at any speed. The downshifts (especially from 40-0 mph) are consistently violent and jerky. Read details...
When I bought vehicle it came rated with 5000lbs towing. To achieve that towing rating I had to buy and get installed the Honda transmission cooler. I got the kit installed and right after install there is a noise when the vehicle shifts from 7-8 gear. It sounds like rumble strips. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Passport. The contact stated while attempting a turn at 25 mph, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the axle was damaged and could not be repaired. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. Read details...
I have owned the 1999 Honda Passport for 3 years. At about 50,000 miles, the SUV would shift hard form the lower gear to first. So hard if fact, that others in cars nearby noticed. Recently, the SUV was having problems shifting during acceleration. At first it was slip, but quickly worsened. Read details...
Transmission seems to be slipping, it shifts in a dramatic loud manner. A large jolt occurs when changing gears. This occurs completely sporadically, it will function normally for a few days and then malfunction several times, and then return to normal. Read details...