Is the 2019–2024 Honda Passport reliable?

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.

Typical repair

Timing / wet belt kit + water pump · £450–£1,100

9-speed automatic hesitation or harsh shifts.

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Test-drive through low-speed shifts for jerkiness.

Typical repair

Routine repair · £180–£700

Fuel injector issues on early cars (recall).

Typically appears

Under 60,000 miles

What to inspect

Confirm any injector recall work has been completed.

Typical repair

Injector set replacement & coding · £500–£1,600

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.

Typical repair

EGR valve / cooler replacement · £300–£900

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.

Typical repair

Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100