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2019 Honda Passport EX-L AWD

The 2019 Honda Passport EX-L AWD is a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $38,310 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 280 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Passport measures 190.5 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,215 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$38,310
MSRP with Destination$39,355
Destination Charge$1,045
Engine
Engine Type3.5L SOHC 24-Valve i-VTEC V6 with Direct Injection and VCM
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Redline6,800 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC 24-Valve i-VTEC
Bore and Stroke89 x 93
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Injection TypeDirect Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD (i-VTM4)
Differential Typei-VTM4 electronically controlled torque-vectoring rear differential
Transmission
Transmission9-Speed Automatic (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
1st Gear4.713 (29 mph **)
2nd Gear2.842 (49 mph **)
3rd Gear1.909 (72 mph **)
4th Gear1.382 (100 mph **)
5th Gear1 (138 mph **)
6th Gear0.808 (171 mph **)
7th Gear0.699 (198 mph **)
8th Gear0.58 (239 mph **)
9th Gear0.48 (288 mph **)
Reverse3.83
Final Drive4.334
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded 87 octane
Tank Capacity19.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
Front Stabilizer Bar25 mm (Solid)
Rear Stabilizer Bar26.5 mm (Tubular)
Brakes
Front Brake Calipers2-piston
Front Brake DiscPower-Assisted Ventilated Disc, 12.6 in
Rear Brake DiscPower-Assisted Solid Disc, 13.0 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20 in Alloy (Grey)
Wheels Rear20 in Alloy (Grey)
Tires Front245/50R20 102H
Tires Rear245/50R20 102H
Dimensions & Weight
Length190.5 in
Width78.6 in
Height72.2 in
Wheelbase111 in
Front Track66.7 in
Rear Track66.7 in
Ground Clearance8.07 in
Approach Angle21.4°
Departure Angle27.6°
Cargo Volume41.2 ft³
Curb Weight4,215 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)58.3% / 41.7%
Interior
Headroom Front39.5 in
Headroom Rear40 in
Legroom Front40.9 in
Legroom Rear39.6 in
Shoulder Room Front62 in
Shoulder Room Rear61.9 in
Hip Room Front59.1 in
Hip Room Rear57.3 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2019 Honda Passport SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2019 Honda Passport SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

10 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Honda PASSPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 4, 2026 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V365000

May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V332000

Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Jun 15, 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.

NHTSA campaign 23V431000

Nov 29, 2021 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

Consequence: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.

NHTSA campaign 21V932000

Mar 25, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

NHTSA campaign 21V215000

Mar 11, 2021 · TIRES

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Consequence: Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.

NHTSA campaign 21V165000

Jul 28, 2020 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.

NHTSA campaign 20V439000

Jul 28, 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.

NHTSA campaign 20V440000

Oct 31, 2019 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 219, "Windshield Zone Intrusion."

Consequence: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Owner notification began November 6 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6J.

NHTSA campaign 19V784000

282 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Honda PASSPORT

Owner Complaints

282 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Honda PASSPORT (7 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System86
Forward Collision Avoidance55
Unknown Or Other55
Engine52
Power Train25
Fuel System24
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 16, 2026 · Lane Departure, Forward Collision Avoidance
“My 2019 Honda Passport (VIN [XXX]) has a failure of the front windshield-mounted multipurpose camera that runs the Honda Sensing driver-assistance system. Diagnostic codes U3000 (multipurpose camera…”
Oct 14, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Engine
“My 2019 Honda Passport (VIN [XXX]) has an intermittent, dangerous failure of the Auto Idle Stop (auto start/stop) system: when the engine shuts off at a complete stop and I release the brake, it fails…”
Oct 9, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“The drivers sun visor is stuck in the down position. Obstruction to drivers view. Has been inspected and confirmed by dealer. No warning. Not certain when it first appeared.”
Oct 5, 2026 · Suspension, Structure
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension). After retrieving the vehicle, while…”
Sep 27, 2026 · Steering, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“Automobile warnings include: "Audio is Turned OFF" "Network Communication Lost" "MOST Net Off" Loss of all audio, screen, and backup camera. Most common when starting the car or hitting imperfections…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 HONDA PASSPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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