2019 Honda Passport transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Mar 26, 202656,200 miCADriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the transmission was shifting hard. The Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, transmission, and auto high beam warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a transmission flush was performed; however, the failure persisted. The dealer performed a diagnostic scan and retrieved DTC: U0104 and U0104-00. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…

   NHTSA complaint #11727283 · source
2. Filed Feb 4, 2026MAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My vehicle has experienced multiple dangerous incidents where it shuts down or shifts into neutral while driving. This has happened on highways, tunnels, busy on-ramps and main streets. The car loses power and requires restarting, which takes about 30 seconds. On a busy highway or street, this is enough time for a serious accident to occur if other vehicles cannot switch lanes on time. This has happened multiple times with my child in the car, and me being currently…

   NHTSA complaint #11715527 · source
3. Filed Aug 26, 2025AZEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The auto-start/stop function sometimes fails to restart the engine after coming to a complete stop. Vehicle is left stranded in a traveling lane.

   NHTSA complaint #11683125 · source
4. Filed Feb 23, 2025NCElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Description: I have a concern that I will follow-up with a letter via USPS. Imagine driving your 2019 Honda Passport on an Interstate, Speed Limit is set at 70; your speed is 75; you're in the middle of the three lanes of travel; and your vehicle suddenly decelerates and every warning the vehicle is equipped with start giving alerts in rapid succession. This is what happened to me on [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. What is concerning is that this exact same thing happened…

   NHTSA complaint #11644358 · source
5. Filed Dec 18, 2024NVElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Traveling up a hill of 5-degree incline. 20 MPH speed limit. Came to complete stop, pushed reverse button. Back over prevention camera did not activate. Did not depress gas pedal. Vehicle rolled backward 35 feet before coming to rest partially in traffic and partially in private driveway. Instrument panel indicated vehicle P for park throughout the entire event. After coming to rest: (partially in traffic) Vehicle would not shift out of park. Error messages on Instrument…

   NHTSA complaint #11631453 · source
6. Filed Aug 8, 202434,000 miCAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a stop light the vehicle stalled. The contact noticed the instrument panel showed the vehicle had shifted into neutral. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11607348 · source
7. Filed Jul 24, 2024VAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   When engaging the accelerator after auto-stop the entire vehicle stalled. Nothing was displayed on the dash or media console, the vehicle cut off, no steering, and no acceleration. When attempting to restart the vehicle it failed multiple attempts until about 45-60 seconds later. Thankfully this occurred at a redlight, but it was a single lane and other drivers behind me were not pleased. This has happened twice now.

   NHTSA complaint #11604379 · source
8. Filed Sep 5, 202350,100 miVADriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shifted from drive to neutral and the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that he was advised by the dealer to replace the battery; however, the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11542591 · source
9. Filed Jul 19, 2023ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission system problem light appeared on the dash, and then the Blind Spot info system problem light appeared as well. The car refused to shift and caused us to pull off the road at night, put the car in park, and turn the car off on a busy road. It is scheduled to be looked at by Friendly Honda in Springfield IL on July 28th 2023 No the vehicle has not be inspected by anyone yet No there were no warning alarms at all prior to the incident.

   NHTSA complaint #11533191 · source
10. Filed May 30, 2023VAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The vehicle was unable to restart after the auto idle stop engaged at a stoplight, shutting the engine off. Upon release of the brake, the engine did not restart and the car was left stranded for several hours in the middle of a large intersection putting the driver at risk. The car was unable to be restarted and stranded for over two hours until police were able to clear a safe path and have the car towed to the nearest service center. There were no warning indicators or…

    NHTSA complaint #11524499 · source
11. Filed May 4, 2023NYTransmission & Drivetrain

    Since purchasing the vehicle I had issues with jerking of the transmission in 4th or 5th gear around 30-35mph. It most commonly occurred on hills or with slower acceleration like traffic. It's a commonly reported issue with all these models using the ZF 9 speed transmission. I was traveling up a hill one day and an engine light came on and car refused to start. The transmission had seized and teeth shattered inside. I was 5,000 miles out of warranty, so had to pay the $7,700…

    NHTSA complaint #11520509 · source
12. Filed Feb 7, 2023FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    On 01/24/2023 with IdleStop engaged car stalled on busy intersection during rush hour and couldn't be restarted. Since Honda vehicles don't have a shift interlock anymore we couldn't move vehicle since it automatically went into "Park". Car is currently at the dealer who is unable to do repairs due to lack of ECU modules.

    NHTSA complaint #11505955 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology