*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Unknown or other
The driver-side rear roof rail housing/bracket on my 2026 Honda Passport is loose. The affected section is exposed to wind while the vehicle is moving. The roof rail component has already been replaced once, but the replacement component is noticeably looser and appears to fit worse than the original component that was previously installed. The issue has therefore persisted despite a replacement, and the condition of the replacement is worse than that of the original part. I am concerned that the loose roof rail housing or bracket may become progressively dislodged under repeated wind exposure and vehicle vibration. If the component detaches while driving, it could create a road hazard or…
Oct 9, 2026Structure › Body
Purchased vehicle November 27th, 2025 took car to the carwash after owning a few months and noticed after the car wash the paint was chipping. Took to dealership was told "oh those are door dings or something to that effect", filed with Honda was told basically the same thing. So, started doing research and came across the NHTSA website to file a complaint as well as the NCDS Informal Dispute Settlement Program. I have never had a new car or even a used car have the paint chip off when using a car wash. In doing my research it appears this particular make and model with the orange paint is a known issue. I didn't pay the price for this car to be unable to keep it clean. I am also filing a…
Feb 9, 2026Unknown or other
Like many others have reported on the internet, I am now seeing the TT04 message on the dashboard inidicating that a software update was interrupted and I must see the dealer. This is concerning in that this bug has been reported for years and Honda has failed to find a solution. What exactly is not working in the car with a failed update? What must a dealer do to fix the update and is the car safe until then? No answers from Honda in two years.
Oct 1, 2026Suspension
I bought the 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport new with 300 dealer miles on it. From the very beginning there was a loud thump in the rear when going over speed bumps. I took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said they could not repeat the sound. I took it to another Honda dealer and test drove with the manager over speed bumps where the sound was clearly heard. The manager just said to drive more slowly over speed bumps because the Passport was only off-road capable not off road designed. I took it back to the original dealer I bought it from and drove over speed bumps with a technician who heard the thump. He then retorqued the rear subframe per the safety recall 4170A9. I left the…
Oct 8, 2026Electrical system › Wiring
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ignition warning light illuminated and the message "Keyless Access Failureâ was displayed with the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring and connectors in the dashboard needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 590.
Sep 30, 2026 · 590 milesSeats
There is a defect issue with the driver's seat in this vehicle that is causing me to become distracted while driving. From the first time I sat in the vehicle, the driverâs seat produces a hard, localized pressure, like a bar or box, under the rear of the seat cushion that presses into my tailbone and the back of the seat bones. This is not delayed fatigue after a long trip. It is immediate. I have tried multiple combinations of seat height, tilt, recline, and lumbar. None of them remove the ridge. This vehicle has only about 900 miles. The sensation has not broken in or gone away. The seat is the ventilated (cooled) leather seat that is standard on TrailSport Elite. The hard spot is…
Oct 4, 2026Electrical system
Vehicle: 2026 Honda Passport VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of most recent incident: ~16,795 miles Dealer(s): Garcia Honda, Albuquerque, NM (selling dealer); Honda of Santa Fe (servicing dealer) Complaint narrative: I am experiencing recurring electrical system failures and brake-related warning malfunctions in my 2026 Honda Passport that have required three separate repair attempts: [XXX] (RO [XXX]): Auto Stop/Start system shut down unexpectedly. Dealer installed a software update. Vehicle died while driving, [XXX] (RO [XXX]): Vehicle died while driving, with hazard lights inoperative. Diagnostic code U1291 was found, but the dealer could not confirm the underlying fault. [XXX] (RO [XXX],…
Apr 8, 2026Engine
The car in question is a 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport Elite that I purchased in August of 2026 -- and that I'm now thinking of selling! Occasionally when accelerating from a stopped position the acceleration will hesitate for a full second, followed by a slight herky jerky motion. This presents a dangerous situation --- particularly when turning left with oncoming traffic barrelling down. This does not happen all the time but its scary and I end up just waiting to turn rather than risking getting t-boned. I notice on Reddit and the Honda forum that this is a known issue! Nobody has offered a reason. I feel like selling the car it's so bad.
Aug 7, 2026
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