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moderate Owners of the 2023 Honda Passport have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Passport | 15 |
| 2020 Passport | 4 |
| 2021 Passport | 16 |
| 2022 Passport | 7 |
| 2023 Passport (this page) | 7 |
| 2024 Passport | 8 |
Of the 7 brakes complaints filed for the 2023 Honda Passport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Brakes accounts for 19% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Passports with a customer complaint of a grinding or a thumping noise from the front brakes caused by the front caliper flange bolt (45240-SM4-003) loose or missing. A dealer technician may also find the front caliper flange bolt loose or missing during a routine inspection without any report of noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Passports with a customer complaint of a grinding or a thumping noise from the front brakes caused by the front caliper flange bolt (45240-SM4-003) loose or missing. A dealer technician may also find the front caliper flange bolt loose or missing during a routine inspection without any report of noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Passports with a customer complaint of a grinding or a thumping noise from the front brakes caused by the front caliper flange bolt (45240-SM4-003) loose or missing. A dealer technician may also find the front caliper flange bolt loose or missing during a routine inspection without any report of noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Passports with a customer complaint of a grinding or a thumping noise from the front brakes caused by the front caliper flange bolt (45240-SM4-003) loose or missing. A dealer technician may also find the front caliper flange bolt loose or missing during a routine inspection without any report of noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Twice I had all kinds of safety alerts were scrolling on May 2nd ans august 7th.. First it was a fluid leak and cable. Second there was a piece of metal in the brakes. ABS sensor full of grease. Now sometimes Brakes is flashing for no reason (like going uphill) and if I need to brake at a higher speed on the freeway, the brakes make a sound of pots and pans rattling. As I have no confidence in…
This has happened 7 times since I have owned the car (purchased April 2023). On regular asphalt roads in clear daytime weather with no cars in front of me (and usually no cars behind), the emergency braking system goes nuts and slams on the brakes and the wheel starts shaking. The roads have never been wet, and there has never been debris or other objects around; I live in a semi-rural area with…
The contact owned a 2023 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the passenger’s side front of the vehicle nearby the wheel. The contact lost control of the vehicle, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The contact coasted to the side of the road where the vehicle eventually came to a stop. There were…
Auto braking same location regardless of traffic
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was shimmying and rattling abnormally. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be test driven. The contact was informed that the…
I already took my car to honda dealer to fix the brake from shaking when it was around 10k miles. It is now happening again.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 7 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 8,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.