2019 Honda Passport: won't start

Filed Apr 2, 2026 · Fuel system · CA

The part that malfunctioner is the auto start from stop. I was at the Park and XXX light In [XXX] . My car would not start after I got to the stoplight. The auto start did not work. Important to share, this happens at least two or three times a day in my vehicle. Many times when I come My vehicle will not start on its own. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 28, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

My Auto Start/Stop repeatedly fails to start after engaging during a traffic stop (stop sign, red light, etc.). The engine cuts off and will not start again, causing safety issues as the car is idle and “stalled” when traffic begins moving. Things an ongoing problem that I have reported to the dealer several times. The below questions ask for dates and mileage of incident, but this has been an ongoing incident for several thousand miles. I have completed the info using approximate dates and mileage of first of many occurrences.

Filed Jun 28, 2023 · Engine · NY

This happens intermittently since I have owned vehicle. When car is stopped for a light or stop sign the engine idle stop engages. Then the car will not start up again when foot is taken off brake. In fact car automatically switches into neutral and care will not start. I been stranded on busy roads and almost hit twice because of this issue. I also had to purchase a new battery as I was told this is what was the issue by dealership and my battery was out of warranty

Filed Nov 2, 2022 · CA

After all the work done on my car including the key fobs I’m still having issues that the dealer said were fixed. The first image happened 10.15.22 two days after getting the keys reset on 10.13.22 (not the first time it ever happened it started in 2020 after I got a brand new 2019 Passport) and it’s happened several more times thereafter “ Keyless Remote Not Detected Press” aka my key fob is considered not remotely close to my car when in fact it’s right there. The last photo is from 10.30.22 now, this one scared me because I tried to start my car twice and nothing happened. No juice! No inside/outside car lights! No dashboard action! The 3rd attempt produced the message about placing the key to the start button and it worked. I don’t know what’s going on but this car has the worst electrical system than any car I’ve had. What am I supposed to do if the car does not start since it’s keyless and placing it by the start button doesn’t work? I’ve emailed the dealer on 10/30/22 no reply there are no recalls but we all know that can take some time just like when I had radio issues that couldn’t be recreated when I had my car serviced Honda wrote me off and no fix. Then time passed and the recall was issued and owners were given the option to select “I’m Sorry Consolation” things either refunds for repairs with proof, free XM satellite radio or HondaLink service. I’ve added 2 additional photos with my key fob in my hand yet, the car dash is basically saying it’s not close.

Filed Sep 4, 2022 · Engine · UT

The vehicle has auto idle stop and we have had several incidents where the engine would not start again after the idle stop and it required putting the vehicle in park, shutting off the ignition and then restarting the car. We have had a close call with a vehicle having to swerve around us after the red light turned green and we were needing to totally restart the car.

Filed Jun 8, 2022 · Engine · NC

Engine will not start after auto start/stop shuts down the engine after a complete stop. Car requires a jump start to get engine running. Due to design of Honda transmission, car can not be put in neutral an pushed off the road, it blocks traffic until in can be restarted or towed

Filed Jan 17, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · WI

On two separate occasions the vehicle has not started in extreme cold. First Occasion: February 7, 2021, attempted to remote start the vehicle, but the vehicle would not start. Attempted to start the vehicle from inside, but would not start. Called AAA roadside assistance to have the vehicle jump started and the vehicle still would not start. Second Occasion: Attempted to start the vehicle and it would not start. Attempted to use a roadside battery pack to jump the vehicle, but would not start. Hooked the battery up to a truck for 45 minutes, while the truck was running, and attempted to start the vehicle several times, but the vehicle never started. Called Honda roadside assistance and was informed that we would need to wait up to two hours for a tow truck. We waited 5 hours before the tow truck arrived. While waiting I called Dahl Honda of Onalaska for assistance. I purchased a new battery from them. They sent a driver out to deliver it to the parking lot we were stranded in. I installed the new batter but the vehicle still would not start. When the tow truck arrived, we tried to jump the new battery with the Honda employee present, but the vehicle still would not start. The tow truck driver delivered the disabled vehicle to Dahl Honda in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Each time dealership could not diagnose the problem that caused the vehicle to not start. Was told that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. The two times the issue has occurred, the outside temperatures were below zero, thus putting my family (two very young children) in danger. The vehicle was inspected by Dahl Honda in LaCrosse, WI and Schlossmann Honda in Milwaukee. No warning lamps, check engine lights, etc.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Brakes · 25 miles · OR

After car sits overnight, or even as little as a few hours, break pedal is rock hard and can't be depressed thus not allowing the car to start using push start. All electrical works fine but msg on dash says "to start engine press brake" the pedal won't budge and the car won't start. Have to use two feet at times to depress break pedal to allow push start button to engage. Every morning for last six days this happens. Have encountered problem even after car is warmed up. First dealer said normal but no one should have to use two feet to press the break pedal to start the car. Currently going to a second dealer to investigate issue at first oil change. Honda, please issue a fix. Once car is started, brakes return to normal feel.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Brakes · 2,904 miles · CA

After car sits overnight, break pedal is rock hard and can't be depressed thus not allowing the car to start using push start. All electrical works fine but msg on dash says "to start engine press brake" the pedal won't budge and the car won't start. Have to use two feet at times to depress break pedal to allow push start button to engage. Every morning for last six days this happens. Have encountered problem even after car is warmed up. First dealer said normal but no one should have to use two feet to press the break pedal to start the car. Currently at second dealer to investigate as service writer experienced what I described and said that brake pedal was excessively hard. Vehicle is on flat ground and break pedal is not being pumped. Happens upon just getting into car, placing foot on break to start car and won't start.