2022 Honda Passport Safety Report
2022 HONDA PASSPORT SAFETY REPORT
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Honda Passport
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Honda Passport. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (47) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance | Compare service brakes,forward collision avoidance issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2024 | Compare against the 2024 Honda Passport with 13 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 Honda Passport before buying across this generation. |
Honda Passport Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Honda Passport years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda Passport | 27 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Honda Passport | 122 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2024 Honda Passport | 13 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Honda Passport | 84 | 8 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2025 Honda Passport | 15 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Honda Passport | 257 | 8 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2022 Honda Passport Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Honda Passport, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Honda onlyForward Collision Avoidance
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Honda onlyPower Train
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Honda onlyVehicle Speed Control,Engine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control,Engine issues Honda onlyUnknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Honda onlySteering
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Honda onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Honda Passport
Reliability Score
The 2022 Honda Passport receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2022 Honda Passport
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2022 Honda Passport
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Honda Passport:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic Issues Hydraulic issues in the service brakes can lead to brake failure, especially at higher mileage. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Malfunction Forward collision avoidance systems have malfunctioned, causing unintended braking and potential accidents. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Failures Transmission failures have been reported, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents. |
High | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Issues A noticeable gap in steering control has been reported at higher speeds. |
Medium | Occasional | 62,000 miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Honda Passport:
Hydraulic issues in the service brakes can lead to brake failure, especially at higher mileage.
Malfunctioning systems have caused unintended braking and potential accidents.
Transmission failures have been reported, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.
A noticeable gap in steering control has been reported at higher speeds.
Recall Details for the 2022 Honda Passport
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Honda Passport by NHTSA:
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.
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.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Honda Passport
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Honda Passport with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The infotainment screen on my 2022 Honda Passport is constantly blacking out or freezing up. In addition to no use of radio or GPS when this happens, there is also no backup camera or rear cross traffic warning. This creates a safety issue. The vehicle has been to the dealer twice. While they can see the problem, they indicated there's no fault code, therefore they don't know know how to proceed w...
On numerous occasions while driving on the highway with no other vehicles in the vicinity of my vehicle the forward collision active braking activates aggressively and brakes for no reason this is concerning at 70 mph with a vehicle behind that may be following to close on a slippery road surface. vehicle is available for inspection any time upon request. vehicle has not been inspected by any one ...
2022 Passport was driven from Indianapolis IN to Naperville IL on the evening of Jan 24th experiencing snowy and freezing conditions. Car was left overnight outside and would not start on the morning of the 25th. Warning lights displayed were battery and flashing engine light, one click on start up but no other noises. On the Morning of the 26ths AAA provided services to try and jump the battery a...
The starter failed to start the car due to what is described as a "frozen starter". A TSB exists for Honda where the problem is acknowledged, TSB 23-023. This left me stranded in the cold on 1/26 and 1/27. Many other drivers of similar vehicles have reported this problem in the past week. The problem is uniquely and disconcertingly dangerous as the problem impacts drivers who are in freezing condi...
Our vehicle experienced total transmission failure with no warning while I was driving on a narrow country road. The car shifted into neutral, and I was unable to go anywhere, so I sat in the middle of the road with hazard lights on in a state of panic. We had the car towed to a nearby Honda dealership and were informed of the transmission failure, which was identified through a diagnostic test. C...
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH with cruise control engaged, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact pulled over safely. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had received an oil change 5 days prior to the failure. The vehicle wa...
“Road departure mitigation system problem” is the error that comes up on the dash. The error shuts down cruise control and slows the car down unexpectedly. I’ve taken the vehicle to the Honda dealer in Tampa Florida where I purchased it and they will not fix the vehicle. The error is a safety issue slowing the vehicle down in traffic and a driver distraction triggered by the Collision Mitigatio...
First new car in my life and I’m 70. When we bought the car, within a week the entire dash board lit up with warnings. Call the dealer, they towed it to their shop and “calibrated” the Collision Mitigation front facing camera. This service was Completed but within the next 2 years, the situation repeated itself over and over But would always go away. The last time the system failed (with a...
While driving and pressing on gas the car started beeping and started to brake. There was no obstruction in front of me to cause this. The break flashing signal didn’t come on. It just beeped and started to brake and then stopped
The contact a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated prior to accelerating. In addition, the contact stated that while reversing, the transmission jerked into reverse. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact s...
Auto has a known defect with headlight condensation ,Honda put out a bulletin sb 23-024 Stating they are aware of this issue.Vehicle had this problem at 38000 miles just outside Their standard 3 year 36000 mile warranty. To repair this Honda dealer stated a price of $1400.00 ,which is a lot of money ,my concern is that failure to fix will lead to other headlight Issues such as burned out bulbs a...
At speeds above 55 mph, car will make a noise like paper being torn, followed by a loss of throttle response. This lasts for 3 to 5 seconds, then everything returns to normal. This has happened with the cruise control set, or while under foot control. No warning of any kind show up on the dashboard. We have taken our vehicle to the dealership on May 15 2025. They could find nothing after polling t...
The forward-facing mulitpurpose camera has failed on numerous occasions. This causes failures of: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation System, Auto High-Beam, Road Departure Mitigation, and Lane Keeping Assist. There are numerous incidents of the same failure across most Honda models for the same issue, documented in various forums.
At 62,000 a very noticeable gap in steering going left or right become present. As you turn the steering left or right before the tires began to turn a noticeable clanking notice like gears hitting. The action of clanking was repeating every move more noticeable in park while running and off. Same while driving at 30 and below. ASE mechanic stated it was the rack and pinion issue which could lead ...
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission shuddered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the same diagn...
I was exiting a highway onto another highway. It was a pretty sharp exit to the right. The vehicle lost engine power, and I couldn't travel greater than about 40 miles/hour. The vehicle would not respond to my pressing the accelerator. Upon getting off the exit onto the next highway, I immediately pulled over and shut the vehicle off. I waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle. Once I re...
When driving on Highway the engine will lose drive power, hesitate and temporarily stall. This happened soon after we purchased and again multiple time and when in traffic nearly cause cars behind to crash into us. This is very scary. We have taken into Honda dealership multiple times and the first time they said it came back with code for transmission failure and scheduled a new transmission but ...
In February of 2024 my 2022 Honda Passport wouldn't let me reverse out of my sloped driveway. I realized the emergency brake must be frozen and sure enough as soon as it hit 33F I was able to release the brake and drive the vehicle. I figured just a little water got into the cable in the rear. In January of 2025 I found myself with the same problem with another frozen brake. I took it into the Hon...
The car behind me was very close. I wanted to get up to the speed limit and pressed the gas. The car did not accelerate. I heard
The idle stop system comes on when I must apply my brakes and stop - for example at a red light. This week, more than once, after when the idle stop system came on, the care stalled. Both times, I was in traffic and this created a dangerous situation for me. When I took my foot off the brake and touched the gas to proceed when the light turned green, the car stalled. I had to put the car in pa...
Showing 20 of 47 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2022 Honda Passport
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Opened 2024-03-07 · Closed 2025-01-17
On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The complainants allege activation of the AEB system with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's path, resulting in rapid vehicle deceleration. Honda indicated that it is aware of a total of 412 reports that may relate to the a...
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
Opened 2025-03-26
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, ...
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Opened 2025-01-17
On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The complainants allege activation of the AEB system with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's path, resulting in rapid vehicle deceleration. Honda indicated that it is aware of a total of 412 reports that may relate to the a...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Honda Passport
Has the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT been recalled?
Yes, the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT have?
The 2022 HONDA PASSPORT has 47 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
The 2022 HONDA PASSPORT received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT involve service brakes,forward collision avoidance (4 complaints), forward collision avoidance (4 complaints), power train (3 complaints). Other affected components include vehicle speed control,engine, unknown or other,lane departure,forward collision avoidance, steering.
How many crash reports does the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT out of 47 total complaints (2.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT have?
There are no fire reports for the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT is generally recommended. It has 47 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT are: 1. SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (4 complaints), 2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (4 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN (3 complaints), 4. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE (2 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints). SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
Be cautious of service brakes hydraulic issues, forward collision avoidance malfunctions, and transmission failures. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2022 HONDA PASSPORT has 47 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
The 2022 HONDA PASSPORT receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 47 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Service Brakes Hydraulic Issues and Forward Collision Avoidance Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT?
Known issues with the 2022 HONDA PASSPORT include: Service Brakes Hydraulic Issues, Forward Collision Avoidance Malfunction, Transmission Failures, Steering Issues. These are based on patterns found across 47 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Can the service brakes hydraulic issues cause brake failure?
Yes, hydraulic issues can lead to brake failure, especially at higher mileage.
What should I do if I experience unintended braking from the forward collision avoidance system?
Contact Honda and have the system checked for malfunctions.
Are there any known issues with the steering control in the 2022 Honda Passport?
At higher speeds, a noticeable gap in steering control has been reported.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of service brakes hydraulic issues, forward collision avoidance malfunctions, and transmission failures. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Honda Passport
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Honda Passport. The data includes 47 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2022 Honda Passport an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16