Honda Passport Complaints (2026)

69 consumer complaints on file.

#11738692May 19, 2026
SEATS
I am writing to formally complain about the front seats in my 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite. Specifically, the seat cooling/ventilation system appears to create significant discomfort and has caused persistent tailbone pain during normal driving. The issue seems related to the design and operation of the ventilated seats. When the seat cooling system is on, the seat surface becomes unusually firm and uncomfortable, especially in the tailbone and lower back area. Even during relatively short drives, I experience soreness and pressure that I have not experienced in previous vehicles, and I’ve owned a Honda Passport previously. This has become a serious comfort and usability concern. A premium vehicle should provide supportive seating, particularly on longer drives, and instead these seats are causing physical discomfort and pain. I purchased this vehicle expecting a high standard of comfort and ergonomics, especially given the trim level and price point. I would appreciate if Honda would: - Investigate whether this is a known issue with the ventilated seat system or seat cushioning design. - Provide guidance on possible repairs, adjustments, or replacement options. - Consider escalating this concern to engineering and product quality teams. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736916May 10, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rear-view mirror detached from inside the holding area more people are reporting this problem with Hondas that the spring inside is too weak and disengages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736205May 6, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
On 05/05/2026 I was driving my 2026 Honda Passport, while driving I suddenly had multiple warning lights display. The following alerts popped up on my dash, electric power steering problem, hill start assist problem, road departure mitigation system problem, trailer assist system problem, collision mitigation system problem, hill descent system problem. Once these alerts popped up, I immediately took vehicle to dealership. While in route to dealership, all of the lights reset, and the dealer completed a diagnostic and informed me that they could not find any codes or issues. On 05/06/2026c I was driving this same vehicle, traveling approximately 40 mph. While traveling all of the same lights re-appeared and I lost all steering to the vehicle, I almost crashed the vehicle and was almost hit by other vehicles, while trying to slow the vehicle, due to not having any steering to the vehicle. I was able to get the vehicle to stop, and immediately had it towed to the dealership. This vehicle has approximately 4,632 miles. The dealership has not notified me what the issue is text but this vehicle is dangerous. If this issue is not resolved or a recall conducted for this issue, people are going to get seriously injured or killed. Currently I am employed as a deputy us marshal, and was a prior police officer for 12 years. My only reason in stating this, is I have bared witness to many fatality accidents in my years as a law enforcement officer, and quite frankly I do not feel comfortable in letting my wife drive this vehicle, with my children in it. This issue is going to get people hurt.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736166May 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While passing at highway speeds under heavy acceleration, the transmission system on my 2026 Honda Passport with approximately 7,000 miles malfunctioned. Multiple warning messages appeared, including “Transmission system problem. Reverse gear not available. See your dealer,” “Transmission system problem. Avoid heavy acceleration and high speed. See your dealer,” “Transmission system problem. Paddle shifters not available. See your dealer,” and “Emissions system problem. Power may be reduced. See your dealer.” The vehicle then shifted into a middle gear and remained there, reducing normal drivability during a passing maneuver. I was able to pull over safely. After turning the vehicle off and back on, the warnings cleared temporarily, but the failure repeated multiple times. The safety concern is that the malfunction occurred during highway-speed passing and affected propulsion/gear availability. No crash or injury occurred. A Honda dealer pulled diagnostic codes P097F-17 and U3500-16 and stated that the TCM inside the transmission needed replacement. A second Honda dealer later reproduced the problem, consulted Honda technical support, and Honda approved replacement of the full transmission under warranty. The vehicle has been repaired and is available for inspection upon request. The failed transmission was replaced under warranty, so whether the original failed component remains available for inspection is UNKNOWN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736105May 6, 2026
SEATS
The driver's seat has a large bump in the back of it which causes long term pain while sitting in the seat. The passenger seat is too low and has no support so the passenger is extremely uncomfortable, even on short rides. An average person can barely see over the dashboard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735101May 1, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle system keeps throwing code TT04 for a failed over-the-air update. The tech specialist indicated there is no current fix for the issue other than restarting the OTA system, disabling the auto-update function, and not checking for updates. This issue has been going on for over a year. I would like to bring attention to this annoying problem that other customers are experiencing as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733121April 22, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Only 4200 miles and receiving TT04 error which appears, from social media, has been ignored by Honda or just no fix and any fix by the dealer would be temporary. Very disappointed, Honda has always been my car of choice. My dealer is not convenient to me, especially if I have to continuously return to them due to same issue, in which Honda has no answer for.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731678April 16, 2026
STEERING
So when I turn the steering wheel to the left it sticks on the return to front position. I thought it was the safety features but I turned off everything I could and it still does it. It’s a little scary . I just brought the car if for an inspection to the dealer and they said everything was ok with the car . I noticed this more and more after the inspection. It happens all the time now .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729702April 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Tailgate glass shattered spontaneously
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727570March 27, 2026
SEATS
The front seats on our new 2026 Honda Passport Elite are extremely uncomfortable. To the point of actually being painful. It feels like there is something towards the back of the seat where you sit that is bulging. It puts considerable discomfort and pain on the pelvic floor of an individual. You have to scoot your behind forward to get off this object to be able to stand it. Not a safe sitting position for driving. I have Googled 2026 Passport Elite uncomfortable seats and there are actually quite a few complaints about the uncomfortable seats. All the complaints describe the issue the same way. Users seem to think we are sitting on the fan box for the air conditioned seats. This is a new design for 2026, and seems Honda has a systematic engineering flaw that needs to be addressed. To the point of being a safety recall. Honda is a great company and I hope that this complaint as well as the complaint I made to Honda will get this painful, safety issue resolved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725862March 20, 2026
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
I am on my second 2026 Honda Passport. The first one was taken to dealership 6 times (once at red rock Honda in Colorado and 5 times at Cleo bay in Texas) for a failed part in the steering wheel. The airbag and other parts were replaced and would fail again afterward. I had to replace it with another of the same vehicle because of so many problems and no suitable repair. My new 2026 Honda Passport started having same issue. I took it in and they replaced the whole steering wheel and then after about a month it failed again. There have been clicking and loose spring noises in steering wheel and now the brake. The dealership is requiring that I drive the car from my home to there (92 miles one way) and is refusing to tell me that this seemingly unknown issue is not a safety concern. My case numbers with Honda Corporate are 15880428 for the first car and 16204405 for the second car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718152February 15, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
The lane keep assist steers like a drunk person. On Interstate 15 at 75 mph, the LKAS steers into other lanes even on a straight road. At 45 mph, when going around a mild curve, it may keep going in a curve when the road straightens out, and steer towards opposing traffic. At 30 mph, when traveling through city intersections, it steers into the opposing left hand turn lane even on a straight road. This new generation of Honda LKAS should be named Lane Krash Assist. LKAS is typically too dangerous to use in traffic. LKAS makes it difficult to drive safely. Honda used to have a good LKAS, but the new generation LKAS is dangerous. I want Honda to fix my LKAS, which likely requires new software and/or new LKAS altogether.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716662February 9, 2026
STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Using the cruise control with or without hands free on it keeps warning to put your hands on the wheel but your hands are on the wheel so it turns everything off Took to dealer said everything is to spec It happens every minute and a half you have to shake wheel for it to register your hands are on wheel Had dealer ride with me to see problem he's is the one who timed it Only happens when driving in straight line on left or right input If road is ruff or there corners this makes the wheel move so no hands free warning Only driving on straight smooth roads does this happen interstate long distance driving were you are always using cruise control Safety at risk in heavy traffic no warning it is turning off and the vehicle starts to slow down fast can cause an accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716553February 8, 2026
TIRES:SIDEWALL
General Grabbers AT Driving center lane on clear highway. Tire had a complete sidewall blow out total separation of sidewall and tread. Almost lost control of vehicle. Brand new vehicle with only 400 miles on it. Location on the outside of the sidewall. We saved the tire if you would like us to send it in for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708356January 2, 2026
SEATS
When AUTO climate control is enabled, the vehicle disables manually selected heated seat settings without driver consent. This requires repeated driver interaction to restore seat heat while driving. AUTO climate should regulate fan speed and airflow only, not override manual seat heater controls. The behavior creates unnecessary driver distraction and removes expected manual control of interior comfort features.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698920November 12, 2025
SEATS
After maybe an hour of driving, the driver's seat becomes uncomfortable to the point that my left buttocks and leg become sore and numb, causing me to have to continually shift positions and adjust the seat while driving. I feel this creates an unsafe driving habit. I am now reporting this issue to Honda, so they have not yet had a chance to respond to my concerns. After reporting to Honda, I may also take the car to the dealer to see if they have any suggestions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693534October 15, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was in my 2026 Honda Passport with ~450 miles driven at time of incident, 1445EST on 14 October 2025. I was driving ~58MPH down a road in Columbia County, GA. I was on a straightaway with no bends/turns. There were no obstructions on the road, no oncoming traffic, and no vehicle in visible sight in front of me. The weather was sunny, no clouds in the sky and no shadows across the road. My Passport braked suddenly, causing me to sharply decelerate, jerking my head and body quickly. If anyone were behind me at the time, they may have potentially struck my vehicle due to the sharp deceleration.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688730September 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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. I cannot drive this car smoothly enough to keep my newborn baby in it because the car rocks and lunges enough to disturb him. I have driven two other brand new Passports and have been able to replicate the same issues. I have also driven with a Honda tech in the car and he has said the transmission is way too harsh although he can’t do anything about it because Honda North America has to send software updates to fix the issue. I have 3,600 miles on the odometer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686520September 11, 2025
SEATS
This is not an accident but a could contribute to an accident. the drivers seat on the 2026 Honda passport is extremely difficult to sit in more than 30 mins. The fan ventilation "system" that is in the New 2026 passport can be felt and puts pressure in the pelvic floor and tail bone area. I have had to put a 2 inch padding and tip the site higher than I would normally. I know that seat are designed for safety and I am aware doing all these adjustments takes from that Safty in an accident. I can also add the structural (body) discomfort is very distracting while I drive which takes away from my focus. I have read many other complaints on reddit website forums. This is a design flaw that could possibly cause future harm. I feel this issue needs to be addressed by Honda .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683052August 26, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Purchased a 2026 Honda Passport and driven approximately 1 month, 1000 miles. While going down the interstate, the panoramic sunroof exploded. Had the fabric cover not been closed, my children could have been seriously injured by shards of glass. We were able to safely pull over and assess the damage. Honda filed a warranty claim for repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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