2025 Honda Passport problems

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · DE

Vehicle is equipped with Auto Idle Stop (AIS). When coming to a complete stop at traffic lights or intersections, the engine shuts off as designed. However, upon releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle fails to automatically restart. The engine stalls completely, leaving the vehicle immobilized in active traffic. This has occurred multiple times with increasing frequency over the past six months, creating a severe rear-end collision hazard. The most recent occurrence was 11/7/2026.

Filed Nov 8, 2026 · Electrical · MA

The vehicle suffered a complete engine stall in an active traffic intersection during an Auto Start-Stop / Idle Stop event and entered a 45-minute electronic communication freeze. Car stopped and then when took foot off of pedal, the car stopped and it didn't actually start. Breaks were hard and I couldn't do anything with the car. It didn't allow me to do anything. Usually it takes time to start after it is stopped and sometimes it takes 3 seconds to start when stopped in a traffic light. In one occasion, I heard the sound when there is an issue, but when reviewing, it doesn't show an actual error. I don't know if there is another issue that potentially is draining the battery. Battery was changed in August and then I took the car again in September and Honda said that everything was OK.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Engine, Steering · MA

When the IDLE LOCK system engages and the engine shuts off, there is an intermittent issue where the car will not automatically restart the engine. The vehicle will go into neutral and require shutdown and restart before going into drive. This has resulted in extremely dangerous situations when it occurs on highways or in traffic. The Honda service department was unable to replicate this occurrence and recommended that I disable the Idle lock system each time I started the car.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Engine · FL

I have a 2025 Honda Passport with just over 20,000 miles that is having the Start/Stop issue where the car will not restart primarily after it has been driven a few miles and the engine is hot. I usually try to turn this feature off, but if I forget, there is a good chance that I will be stuck blocking traffic. Very dangerous in high traffic situations. This has happened several times recently. I first started noticing the issue when restarting the car after a short stop and the engine was still hot. The starter seemed to pause before starting the engine. I took the car to the local Honda dealer, but they gave the car a clean bill of health. Since that diagnosis, I have been stuck several times in high traffic situations and also in parking lots where the car would not restart until it sat and cooled down. It is one thing to be in a parking lot and need to wait to start the car, it is a whole different situation to be in 8 lanes of traffic and not being able to start the car. I again took the car to the Honda dealer on 11/4/2026 only to be told that Honda is aware of the problem and they are working on it.

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · PA

Car shuts off at red light but fails to restart. It shifts to neutral and shuts off. Requiring a total restart of engine

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · IL

On four separate occasions, while operating my 2025 Honda Passport, the vehicle has experienced an abrupt and dangerous electronic transmission failure. While coming to a complete stop at active traffic lights, the vehicle's Auto Engine Idle Stop feature engages and shuts down the engine normally. However, upon releasing the brake pedal to accelerate, the vehicle experiences a severe electrical/electronic fault during the automated engine restart phase. Instead of restarting and shifting into Drive, the electronic gear shifter loses communication and automatically forces the transmission into Neutral. The vehicle is instantly left stranded and immobilized in the middle of live intersections, leaving me completely vulnerable to rear-end collisions. To resolve the issue and safely move the vehicle, I am forced to completely turn the ignition off and cycle the vehicle power back on to manually reset the transmission control module. This is a severe, recurring safety hazard that puts myself and other motorists at immediate risk of injury.

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · KY

My mother bought this new 2025 Honda passport Ex+L with 5 miles brand new in dec 2024. Since owning it I have put only 10650 miles on it. Less than 5k a year and mostly drove highway miles in that first year. Was told during purchase that Honda link would be available so that I can get help, see maintainer reminders, and even use to towing, and repair services. But they had stopped Honda link earlier this year. This was a major factor for my elderly mother so that she had these options for her if needed. Also, I have been trying to get Honda to fix both top rear seals, there are 2in+ gaps in the top rear, where dirt, Debree, and water are accumulating which I am worried that it will cause rust, due to poor paint quality. I took it to the dealership where the service manager even said it looked defective but would need to get same model to compare. It's now been over a year with no resolution. This is my mother's first new vehicle ever and would be her last vehicle. Also, I have noticed that the front collision waring just appear out of nowhere at times. This has been another ongoing issue. Then just recently been feeling transmission lurching and not engaging. She and I do no use this offroad, towing, or even carry heavy loads. Honda used to make great vehicles and customer service was great and quick to respond and resolve issues. Not no more. I feel that these and other issue with same model that are now having major engine problems will cause her to crash or get involved in an accident. I can only drive her when i have time to and just simply very aggravated with Honda. Ive owned over 9 Honda and Acura vehicles over the decades and never had any issues such as this. The dealership even sold her a 3rd party extended warranty as she was led to believe it was with Honda Care mostly to cover new tech. I will continue to contact Honda and Don Jacobs Honda about these issues, but from the level of non, feel like they had sold her a defective SUV. Thanks

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

When I sitting at red light and the start/stop system Engages,the vehicle will shift into neutral and the brakes will not hold the vehicle in place when pressing the brake pedal .State that the vehicle would still move forward even when brake pedal is being pressed.

Filed Oct 14, 2026 · Electrical · 32,800 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Passport. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, while coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off and unexpectedly shifted into Neutral (N). The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated, requiring activation of the hazard lights to alert other motorists and avoid a potential collision. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the starter had failed and required replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via telephone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 32,800.

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Engine · 23,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, upon acceleration from a complete stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral and would not shift into drive. When the failure occurred, the contact was forced to restart the vehicle before continuing to drive. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a diagnostic evaluation was performed; however, the vehicle was not repaired as the contact was advised that the failure was not duplicable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.