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2019 Honda Passport

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2019 Honda Passport.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2019 Honda Passport

caution·3.5L V6 (J35Y)

Timing Belt and Water Pump Service

The Honda 3.5L V6 uses a timing belt that must be replaced on schedule (usually with the water pump).

Typical repair cost
$900 – $1,600

Which of these apply to your 2019 Passport?

Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2019 Honda Passport

Recall·20V439000

Back over prevention: camera

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

Recall·20V440000

Electrical system: software

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

Recall·21V932000

Structure: hood

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

7 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 282 owners reported

Electrical system75
Forward collision avoidance26
Fuel system24
Engine23

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2019 Honda Passport at a glance

Trims
EliteEX-LSportTouring
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 9-spd
Drivetrain
AWD, FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Honda Passport?

Owners have filed 282 complaints about the 2019 Honda Passport with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 10 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include timing belt and water pump service. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2019 Honda Passport reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 10 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2019 Honda Passport?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2019 Honda Passport listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.