2021 Honda Passport power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Honda Passport — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle experienced a catastrophic internal engine failure caused by connecting rod bearing failure. Prior to the failure, the engine developed abnormal internal knocking/noise, indicating bearing deterioration. The engine is currently available for inspection. While traveling approximately 55…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“When attempting to merge onto a secondary road after exiting the interstate engine power wasnt there and the car felt as it was going to eventually just die. This happened when the car had been driven over 50 miles, so it was at operating temp.. Removing foot off the throttle and realpplying…”
filed Jan 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Passport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 2 | 4% |
| 2025 Passport | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 Passport | 5 | 14% |
| 2022 Passport | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 Passport | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 Passport | 25 | 9% |
| 2002 Passport | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 Passport | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Passport | 13 | 13% |
| 1999 Passport | 26 | 11% |
| 1998 Passport | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 Passport | 8 | 14% |
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.