DecodedCars2024 Honda Passport
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 21 combined · 19 city / 24 hwy
- Length
- 189.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4,167 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 16% below the 2024 small SUV average of 25 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 42 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Honda Passport is a small SUV offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,167 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway), 16% worse than the 2024 small SUV average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
What changed for 2024
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2023 Passport — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Passport →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Lincoln, Alabama
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2024 Passport configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 189.8 in | 78.7 in | 71.7 in | 111 in | 66.5 / 66.5 in | 4,167 lb | 58/42 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -16% | $3,200 | 416 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.4% |
| 2024 Honda PASSPORT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 17.5% |
Similar 2024 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Honda Passport (this car) | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2024 Toyota 4Runner | 17 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
Recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap · Nov 27, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V900000 · 205,760 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
Not every 2024 Honda Passport is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Honda Passport buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Service Brakes — 9 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Electrical System — 5 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 3 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 2,200 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Honda Passport. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Passport years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport | 21 | 191.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 69 |
| 2025 Passport | 21 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 48 |
| 2023 Passport | 21 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 40 |
| 2022 Passport | 22 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 63 |
| 2021 Passport | 22 | 190.6 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 145 |
| 2020 Passport | 22 | 190.6 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 104 |
| 2019 Passport | 22 | 190.6 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 282 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →