2021 Honda Passport vs 2021 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Passport | 2021 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 131 | 412 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 99 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 22–23 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 31,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Passport | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 119 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 48 | 92 |
| Engine | 22 | 96 |
| Power Train | 22 | 24 |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 22 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2021 Honda Passport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.