2019–2024 Honda Passport · common problems & known faults

9-speed automatic hesitation or harsh shifts.

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Test-drive through low-speed shifts for jerkiness.

Infotainment reboots and rear-camera glitches.

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Test the touchscreen and reversing camera.

Wind noise and sunroof rattles.

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Listen for rattles over bumps and at highway speed.

Fuel injector issues on early cars (recall).

Typically appears

Under 60,000 miles

What to inspect

Confirm any injector recall work has been completed.

Ticking or rattling noise from the timing belt area during cold starts due to hydraulic tensioner failure.

Typically appears

70,000-100,000 miles

What to inspect

Start the engine from cold with the bonnet open. Listen near the offside front wheel arch for a distinct metallic rattle that fades as the engine warms.

Juddering or groaning noise from the rear axle during tight, low-speed turns caused by degraded differential fluid.

Typically appears

15,000-30,000 miles

What to inspect

Perform tight figure-of-eight turns at low speed on the forecourt on full steering lock. Listen for groaning and feel for binding or judder from the rear differential.

Power tailgate groans, fails to open fully, or drops slightly after opening due to weak spindle struts.

Typically appears

40,000-60,000 miles

What to inspect

Open the boot using the key fob. Watch for smooth operation and listen for grinding from the struts. Once fully open, pull down slightly to ensure they hold the weight.

Auto Start/Stop system fails to engage, often accompanied by a dashboard warning or premature AGM battery failure.

Typically appears

30,000-50,000 miles

What to inspect

Bring the engine to operating temperature, set the cabin climate control to a low fan speed, and stop in gear. Verify if the engine cuts out and restarts smoothly.