AI Damage2022 Honda Passport: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Honda Passport filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 84 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 63
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 84
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 22% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 19% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 6% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 14 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 29.
- Forward collision avoidance: 12 complaints (19% of all).
- Engine: 11 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Powertrain: 10 complaints (16% of all).
- Service brakes: 9 complaints (14% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 63 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 | 29 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 5 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was rear-ended by a car going 60-70 mph, and no airbags went off causing me and my passenger to take all the impact, and have a hurt back following the incident.
After numerous weeks of troubleshooting the dealer finally told me the low pressure fuel pump is faulty. That part number is included in numerous recalls on other vehicles yet my vehicle is not covered. This is the 3rd faulty part on this car I have experienced.
The sensor is not working correctly, come on when rear seat belt is is already fastened
My 2022 Honda Passport EX-L began experiencing intermittent starting problems in July 2025, including hesitation and clicking sounds. The battery was replaced in July 2025, but the problem continued. The main safety concern involves the Idle Start Stop system.
When the dealer gave it back, it now has a new severe clunking noise when you turn the wheel. We took backroads home fearing a loss of control of the entire steering. The dealer would not honor any type of warranty until they received a code from corporate. To date, we have received nothing.
I am filing this to support the ongoing NHTSA Engineering Analysis regarding Honda Auto Idle-Stop system failures, as the defect creates a dangerous stall risk at intersections
In the meantime I am in a stalled vehicle in the middle of high speed traffic. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with having a starter failure and two burned out relays. I have never had a problem starting the vehicle when I begin a drive. The parts were repaired.
The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V184000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 773 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 37% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Passport has 78 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 63, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the…
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to software specifications that can cause some phones to…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the taillight and/or brake light being inoperative. Vehicles may also have the A6 10A or C27 7.5A…
- Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a…
Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, or flashing. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, or flashing. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect…
- Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear…
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
- Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the…
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs only). To better…
- Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power
After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freezing temperatures). Usually after a long drive (around…
- Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power
After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freezing temperatures). Usually after a long drive (around…
- Service NewsDue to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American…
Service NewsDue to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in the…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front passengerâs power window inop from either the driverâs window switch, front…
NHTSA lists 84 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Passport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, engine. Total complaints: 63. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (11%), infotainment or screen glitches (8%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Honda Passport?
NHTSA lists 84 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Honda Passport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.