The Honda Passport is a special-purpose vehicle built from 1994 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in the United States — 100% of those on record. Between 2019 and 2027 it grew 2 cm longer and gained 190 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Passport is
The Honda Passport is a special-purpose vehicle that Honda built from 1994 to 2026 — 33 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2026. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Honda range: Civic, Accord, CR-V.
Where the Passport is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 1,405 Passports on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 5FN, 4S6, 456, 4F6 | 1994-2026 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Honda VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Passport belongs to. What every character in a Passport VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Honda Passport adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Passport generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Passport's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Passport that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2025 | 484 cm | 282 cm | 1890 kg | - | - |
| 2026-2027 | 486 cm | 289 cm | 2080 kg | +2 cm | +190 kg |
Between 2019 and 2027 the Passport gained 2 cm in length (+0.4%) and 190 kg in weight (+10.1%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Passport that is 190 kg against 2 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Honda Passport tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Passport owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Honda Passport have? Power & range
The Honda Passport is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Honda Passport, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | AWD | Regular |
| 4-cyl | 2.6L · 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Passport by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Honda Passport. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Passport | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 63 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1,683 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,099/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 418 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Honda Passport?
The Passport is a special-purpose vehicle, built from 1994 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6.
Where is the Honda Passport made?
Across 1,405 cars in our records the split is: the United States (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Passport have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2026. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Passport grew 2 cm longer and gained 190 kg.
What is the Honda Passport warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Passport reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Passport?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Honda
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 1981–2026 | 412 | 49 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Accord | 1981–2026 | 415 | 48 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda CR-V | 1997–2026 | 177 | 40 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003–2026 | 197 | 23 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Odyssey | 1995–2026 | 206 | 22 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Fit | 2007–2020 | 94 | 118 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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