Drivify

2023 Honda Passport

The 2023 Honda Passport is a compact SUV, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

2023 Honda Passport
© Ee2mba · CC BY-SA 4.0
Combined MPG
21
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$43,000
Recalls
5

Watch: Passport reviews

The electric, 300-mile Honda Prologue is pretty nice! 😗Forrest's Auto Reviews
2026 Honda Prelude ReviewThrottle House
2026 Honda CR-V || Even More Luxury than beforeLK Official

Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeHonda
ModelPassport
Model year2023
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG19
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
CO₂ tailpipe416 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Passport21 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 35% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$757/mo
Amount financed
$38,700
Total interest
$6,733
Check real rates for this car

Partner offers · may earn us a commission

5-year fuel cost
$9,571

$1,914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG21
Open full fuel calculator →
Extended warranty & insurance

Protect against surprise repair bills and compare coverage from top-rated providers.

Get quotes

Partner offers · may earn us a commission

Cost to own

Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.

Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (5)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V431000 · 2023-06-15

    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."

    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.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER23V458000 · 2023-06-29

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION24V184000 · 2024-03-07

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP24V900000 · 2024-11-27

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS26V365000 · 2026-06-04

    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.

    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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 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.

Compare with rivals

All model years

Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2023 Honda Passport?

The 2023 Honda Passport is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway).

Is the 2023 Honda Passport reliable?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Honda Passport. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2023 Honda Passport?

The 2023 Honda Passport earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Honda Passport?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2023 Honda Passport costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2023 Honda Passport?

The 2023 Honda Passport is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC