NOTED THAT THE DASHBOARD BLANKED OUT MOMENTARILY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE SPEEDOMETER CAME BACK, FIRST, FOLLOWED BY THE REMAINING DASHBOARD ITEMS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE (RECALL) HAD BEEN COMPLETED 3 WEEKS PREVIOUSLY AND APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES PRIOR TO THIS EVENT. DID NOT EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE BEFORE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DE…
2019 honda Passport electrical problems
moderate 74 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
74
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
SINCE I HAVE LEASED THE VEHICLE, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BREAKING SYSTEM IS COMING ON WHEN NOT NEEDED, AT TIMES DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS.. I HAVE BEEN NEARLY REAR-ENDED THREE TIMES, THE LATEST CAUSING THE MAN BEHIND ME TO ALMOST GO OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH (THANKFULLY HE WAS ABLE TO JUST BARELY AVOID THIS) AND IT IS HAPPENING WHEN MY HUSBAND IS DRIVING THE CAR AS WELL. IT IS VERY STARTLING AND WORR…
AS WE WERE DRIVING DOWN I-65 IN KENTUCKY (DRIVING BACK HOME TO MICHIGAN), THE VEHICLE LOST FUNCTIONS / COMMUNICATIONS OF THE INFOTAIMENT SYSTEM, WE WERE RELYING ON THE GPS SYSTEM VIA "APPLE PLAY" TO DETERMINE WHAT EXIT TO TAKE. FROM PRIOR EXPERINCE WITH THIS "ISSUE", I KNEW WE NEEDED TO PULL THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, THEN TURN BACK ON, AND THATS WHAT WE DID. IT WORKED, BU…
Forward collision, Adaptive cruise control and all enhanced safety features related to the camera and front of vehicle sensor stopped working. Vehicle warning lights and messages do light up for every start. Only option has been to have a $2,500 repair bill for a 6 year old vehicle to install a new camera system by the dealer. This a well known manufacturer issue among owners. Infotainment system …
DRIVING MY CAR ON BELT PARKWAY, I CONNECTED MY PHONE TO USE ANDROID AUTO, THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING, HEAD UNIT SAID "AUDIO IS OFF" AND ALSO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS NOT ANSWERING TO MY COMMANDS. IN THE SAME DRIVE I ALMOST CRUSH WITH A VEHICLE COMING FROM MY RIGHT SIDE BECAUSE THE ALERT SYSTEM DIDN'T LIGHT ON TO WARN ME. AFTER FEW MORE MILES I COULD PULL OVER, TURN OFF THE CAR, OPENED THE DOOR, CLO…
Several times, the car shuts off at stop lights or stop signs. It has a feature that is supposed to save gas and put it into low power mode. But sometimes, especially if I take my foot off the break and press on the gas too quickly, the car completely shuts off and goes into neutral. This is VERY dangerous. Once I was on a hill when this happened and the car began rolling down and I nearly hit…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2019 honda Passport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 74 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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