2021 Honda Passport electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Honda Passport — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a known issue with auto idle feature. If you do not manually turn off every time it stays on and occasionally will cause car issue when stopping. I have had it happen in vehicle about a dozen times. When you fully depress brake engine is suppose to i gel to save gas however on occasion the…”
filed Aug 22, 2026
“Honda has a recall on certain vin numbers for the starter. My starter i was told to replace at a $2500 fee from reggie jackson honda in raleigh nc. I had to visit the dealership 3 times, they said its the battery, replaced the battery at my cost, now they said its the starter. They said there is a…”
filed Jul 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to software specifications that can cause some phones to…
A24-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2025Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
A24-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 8, 2024Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
A24-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Passport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 11 | 18% |
| 2025 Passport | 16 | 41% |
| 2023 Passport | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 Passport | 14 | 23% |
| 2020 Passport | 29 | 29% |
| 2019 Passport | 85 | 31% |
| 2002 Passport | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 Passport | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Passport | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Passport | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 Passport | 17 | 7% |
| 1997 Passport | 4 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Honda Passport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.