2019 Honda Passport driver assistance problems

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

Sudden, unexpected failure/malfunction of the front multipurpose camera (Code U3000-49) and the rearview camera (no error code identified on the diagnostic test). According to the local Honda dealership, the front multipurpose camera has an internal failure, which I did not cause and could not have prevented. However, American Honda refused to cover the cost of repair/replacement, because there is no campaign or recall at this time, and they denied my request for goodwill assistance due to "not enough brand loyalty," because most of the oil changes and maintenance services for my car were performed at other mechanics and not at a Honda brand dealership. After starting the car, the dashboard permanently shows a yellow "Brake System" alert and cycles through displaying several more alerts, such as "ACC Adaptive Cruise Control Problem," "LKAS Lane Keeping Assist Problem," "Collision Mitigation System Problem," "Road Departure Mitigation System Problem," and "Auto High-Beam Problem." On a random, rare occasion, I will start the car and there are no alerts and the camera seems to function for that brief period the car is on. Driving with these safety features disabled and on constant display is very stressful and scary! Also, there would often be popping sounds from the radio, and, randomly, when shifting the car into reverse, the backup camera would fail intermittently and the display screen would not change at all or would be a blank black screen. The FAKRA recall was “repaired” over a year ago and these issues occurred more often after the recall work was done. They ultimately “repaired” the FAKRA recall again, supposedly correctly this time. How is Honda getting away with leaving customers vulnerable and at risk of accidents from these failures of critical safety systems??

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Airbags, Driver assistance · IN

On November 3, 2026, I was driving my 2019 Honda Passport (approx. 105,000 miles) when the vehicle struck a curb at approximately 20–30 mph. Upon impact, ALL airbags in the vehicle deployed — driver, passenger, and side airbags — not just those on the side of impact. The vehicle was in good running condition at the time: no check-engine, SRS, or other warning lights were illuminated, and the driver-assist systems, including lane keep assist, were functioning normally. There was no indication of any malfunction before the impact. A curb strike at 20–30 mph is a low-severity event. Deployment of every airbag in the vehicle from such a minor impact is not a normal or expected response — it indicates an overly sensitive or defective airbag deployment system. The unnecessary deployment caused injury to me: a deep laceration to my thumb, soreness throughout my body from the airbag impacts, a nosebleed, and bruising to my face. Additional symptoms may develop over time. I checked my vehicle's VIN with the federal safety agency on November 4, 2026: zero open recalls are listed, including recalls 26V‑332 and 24V‑064 covering airbag deployment defects on 2019–2021 Passports. This incident may represent the same or a related failure mode occurring outside the recalled population

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Driver assistance · MA

My 2019 Honda Passport (VIN [XXX]) has a failure of the front windshield-mounted multipurpose camera that runs the Honda Sensing driver-assistance system. Diagnostic codes U3000 (multipurpose camera internal failure) and U0416 (vehicle stability/VSA data fault) are present, with multiple driver-assistance warning lights illuminated. As a result, safety features including collision-mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and road-departure mitigation are disabled. This is the same front-camera / Honda Sensing defect that is the subject of 2026 class-action litigation involving other Honda models that use the same camera. Honda has not issued a recall for the front sensor camera, and owners report paying roughly $2,000–$3,000 for replacement, programming, and calibration. No crash has occurred, but losing these safety systems is a safety concern INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 62,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen intermittently turned off while driving approximately 65-80 MPH. The messages "Network Communication Lost" and "Most Net Off" were displayed. The failure caused the rear-view camera to become inoperable and the speakers to make crackling sounds, which distracted the driver. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a second dealer, Honda of Princeton (987 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540), where the FAKRA connector was replaced several times, but the failure persisted. The dealers attempted to repair the vehicle nine times over four years. The contact related the failure to Warranty Extension: 21-012 (2019-20 Passport/Pilot MOST Bus Network Connectors) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V431000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

I am writing to formally request goodwill assistance regarding a significant hardware failure in my 2019 Honda Passport. My vehicle is currently experiencing diagnostic trouble code U3000-49 (Internal Electronic Failure of the Multipurpose Camera Unit), which has completely disabled my Honda Sensing suite, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Collision Mitigation. While my vehicle has approximately 76,000 miles and is out of the original bumper-to-bumper warranty, I am deeply concerned that this is a premature internal electronic component failure rather than normal wear and tear. Why I Am Reaching Out: Widespread Hardware Defect: The U3000-49 internal circuit board failure is a known, heavily documented issue impacting Honda Sensing-equipped vehicles (such as the closely related Honda Pilot and Odyssey models built on the same architecture). Safety Impact: This failure shuts down primary active safety features that were a core part of why I purchased a Honda. A structural component failure disabling safety features after roughly 7 years of ownership is unreasonable for a brand with Honda's reputation for longevity. Exclusion from Current Actions: I am aware of ongoing class-action litigation regarding these exact front sensor camera failures in Honda vehicles. While my specific vehicle model year/trim configuration is not currently named in the active scope of those specific lawsuits, the mechanical and electronic reality of the part is identical. Replacing this unit and performing the mandatory ADAS static calibration quotes out to over $1,500–$2,000 at local service centers—an extreme financial burden for a manufacturing-related internal circuit board failure. Given my loyalty to the brand and the safety-critical nature of these systems, I am asking Honda to step in and offer goodwill assistance to cover or heavily subsidize the replacement and calibration of this failed multipurpose camera unit. Thank you for your time, considerati

Filed Aug 1, 2026 · Driver assistance · OK

All safety features failed to work at the same time associated with forward looking camera u-3000-49. Dealer inspected vehicle stating that the issue was the failed camera. It was during the winter after a snow storm, we went to dinner and a mile from home at Rockwell and NW Expressway in Oklahoma City, OK. All of the warning lights went haywire. We went straight to dealer service center, Where they wiped the sensor/camera. Resolved for 1-2 hours and started again. After another evaluation, told it was the noted camera above malfunctioning and would be $2000 to repair.

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · Driver assistance · TX

About 1 year ago when the car was only 6 yeas old a series of warning lights lit up on the dashboard of our 2019 Honda Passport. The warning lights showed failures in several of the Honda sensing suite safety features including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation, vehicle stability assist, and auto high beam problem. The Honda dealership told us it could be a problem with the front facing multi-purpose camera or the radar and the problem was triggering a full failure of the entire Honda sensing suite and all of the safety features. They were unable to diagnose the issue and suggested replacing and recalibrating both the camera and the radar. The quote for this work was over $7,000 and they couldn’t even ensure us that it would fix the issue or that it wouldn’t fail again in the future. As a result we either have to continue to drive our car without any of the safety features that we purchased the car for, try to sell the car for a greatly reduced amount because of the myriad of safety warnings that show up on the dash, or spend over half of what the car is worth at the dealership for a repair without any assurances that the problem won’t reoccur. Based on internet research this is a very common problem for many Honda vehicles between 2019 and 2025. We have been driving the car “as-is” for over a year now hoping that Honda would issue a recall for this widespread safety issue. Here is a link to the walk around video and explanation from First Texas Honda: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Driver assistance · FL

There has been multiple times that my 2019 passport has had the “brake” indicator pop up on my dash telling me to brake when there is nothing there I mean like a completely empty road. There has been a handful of times that it has actually stopped my car like slammed the brakes when there is nothing around or a couple times when a car was passing on the other side of the roadway. This has happened multiple times with someone driving behind me and I fear it could cause a crash due to the car randomly braking so hard.

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · Driver assistance · OR

The safety features connected to the rear view mirror and vehicle sensors malfunctioned. The Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation System, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keep Assist and High Beam - brake system - have stopped working. It was diagnosed as an internal failure of multipurpose camera. I have noticed there have been a lot of complaints of this failure. My car doesn’t have that many miles on it and isn’t that old. It seems like a defect in the car.

Filed May 23, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · GA

I purchased this vehicle at the end of February 2026. Since the purchase this vehicle has on numerous occasions for no reason applied the brakes and made the steering wheel shake. This has almost caused an accident on several occasions, with today another instance on 5-23-2026. I would turn the system off but from what I understand it re-engages itself after every drive. I like the vehicle but im afraid that its going to cause an accident or someones death. Had I known that I couldn't permanently turn off this dangerous system i would have never bought it and bought a Lexus SUV instead. Honda should give their customers who want to turn this system off a way to do so.