DecodedCars2025 Honda Passport
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 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
- 0 campaigns
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.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 18% below the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 41 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 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), 18% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 Passport — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Passport →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Lincoln, Alabama
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2025 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 | -18% | $3,200 | 416 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda PASSPORT SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.4% |
| 2025 Honda PASSPORT SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 17.5% |
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda Passport (this car) | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2025 Ford Bronco | 20 MPG | Not rated | 19 |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 22 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Passport.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Honda Passport is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Honda Passport buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Engine — 18 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 17 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Power Train — 7 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 23,000 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 2025 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 |
| 2024 Passport | 21 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 20 |
| 2023 Passport | 21 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 40 |
| 2022 Passport | 22 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 64 |
| 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 →