2019 Honda Passport Review

Name: 2019 Honda Passport Review
Brand: Honda

Price Range: $17,800 - $28,888

Honda Passport Elite 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

+290

Read full review See all features & specs

Price & Payment

20 cars

$24,485 avg. price

Min$

Max$

See listings

Appraise My 2019 Honda Passport

Honda Passport model years

Honda Passport for Sale

Edmunds' Expert Review

by Travis Langness^{Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.}

Pros

Spacious interior with lots of passenger space
Comfortable front seats
Enhanced off-road ability
Many clever storage compartments

Cons

Adaptive cruise control is only available over 20 mph
Driver's seat might be positioned a little too high for some people

What's new

All-new model
Based on the larger three-row Honda Pilot
Start of the third Passport generation

Automakers occasionally recycle nameplates from the past rather than come up with all-new names. Honda isn't one to dip into its back catalog all that often, but it has done so with the new 2019 Honda Passport.

Continue reading Edmunds Expert Rating below

For sale near Rochester, NY

20 listings

Sort by:

2019 Honda Passport
Sport 4dr SUV
$17,800
good price
$1,878 below market
- 91,174 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Driveway (233 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
Close
Located in Nanuet, NY
CarFax 1-Owner,Rare Find,Back-Up Camera,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Keyless Start,Lane Keeping Assist,Remote Start,V6 Cylinder Engine,Power Door Locks,Brak...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FNYF8H26KB003169
Stock: SB112818A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2019 Honda Passport
Elite 4dr SUV
$24,292
good price
$1,023 below market
- 66,101 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- Driveway (217 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
Close
Located in Wappingers Falls, NY
CarFax No Accidents Reported,Rare Find,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Hands-Free Liftgate,Heated Seats,Heated ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FNYF8H04KB020583
Stock: WTP8102
Certified Pre-Owned: No

See all for sale

Curiously, this isn't a name bursting with positive equity; the last Honda Passport was a rebadged Isuzu from the 1990s that lasted less than a decade before getting axed. Perhaps Honda figures enough time has passed that few people will remember that trucky SUV. Either that or it knows Americans like comeback stories.

Essentially, the reborn Passport is a shorter and taller Honda Pilot, which is certainly a good place to start. The Pilot is one of our favorite three-row crossover SUVs right now. Because it's shorter, the Passport doesn't have a third-row seat like the Pilot does. Instead, it dedicates more interior space for its second-row passengers. Honda also made the Passport a little more off-road capable thanks to a higher ground clearance and better approach and departure angles.

Under the hood, the Passport gets the same V6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission that the Pilot uses. That V6 gives it 5,000 pounds of towing capability and strong unladen acceleration. We've been critical of the Pilot's nine-speed automatic in the past for clunky shifts. But with the Passport, Honda has seemed to have solved most of those issues.

The 2019 Honda Passport joins competitive vehicles such as the Ford Edge and new Chevrolet Blazer, which is another blast-from-the-past SUV this year. And among this group, it looks to be very competitive in regards to interior space, features and versatility. Whether you're interested in a vehicle capable of long weekend excursions or just something to comfortably tackle your daily commute, the 2019 Honda Passport is an excellent choice.

Notably, we picked the 2019 Passport as one of Edmunds' Best Midsize SUVs for this year.

What's it like to live with?

Want to know even more about the Passport? The Edmunds editorial team acquired a 2019 Honda Passport Touring to determine how this top-rated SUV performed over a full year of ownership. In many ways the Passport exceeded expectations, but there are some flaws to know about if you're considering one for yourself. Read our Passport long-term test to learn more.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

8.1 / 10

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the Honda Passport Elite (3.5L V6 | 9-speed automatic | AWD).

Scorecard

Overall	8.1 / 10
Driving	8.0
Comfort	8.0
Interior	8.0
Utility	8.5
Technology	8.0

Driving

8.0

With a powerful engine, a transmission that offers full manual control, and above-average handling chops, the Passport is easily a class leader in terms of the on-road driving experience. Its braking performance could stand to be improved a bit. And although it has been designed for better off-road capability, the Passport is still merely average in that metric.

Acceleration

8.0

The V6 delivers smooth and punchy acceleration. In Edmunds' instrumented testing, the Passport covered 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds, which is among the quickest in the class. At full throttle, the nine-speed transmission shifts quickly and efficiently. Steering wheel shift paddles are also on hand to give you manual control.

Braking

7.0

The brakes offer a consistent feel and are easy to modulate. Under hard braking, the pedal feels a bit squishy. There's also a fair bit of nosedive that can make sudden stops feel a touch skittish. The Passport needed 126 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is average for a midsize SUV.

Steering

7.5

There may not be a lot of feel, but the steering is precise when going around turns and provides stability when cruising on the highway. Like the Honda Pilot, the lane keeping feature — if active — can be intrusive when cornering.

Handling

8.0

There's no denying the Passport is a high-riding and heavy SUV. Still, it manages to feel lighter and nimbler than most other rival SUVs. You can make quick lane changes with ease, and it's easy to drive around turns.

Drivability

8.0

The Passport easily pulls away from a stop. It delivers power smoothly and the transmission shifts without hesitation. The engine has power from the bottom to the top end of the rpm range. It's one of the best in this class of SUV for drivability.

Off-road

7.0

Honda gave the Passport's suspension roughly 1 inch more ground clearance and a shorter rear overhang compared to the Pilot, and that results in a better approach, breakover and departure angles. It lacks specific off-road aids such as hill descent control, but the AWD system's active center and rear differentials help to distribute torque where it's needed.

Comfort

8.0

The Passport is spacious and does comfort better than many in the segment. It has a wonderful ride quality, seats that you can spend all day in, a good tri-zone climate control, and available heated and ventilated seats.

Seat comfort

8.5

The front seats are wide and plush and provide hours of comfort. The seat height is set a bit higher so there's less height adjustability than in some other SUVs. Lateral bolstering is lacking. The adjustable inboard armrests are great, as is the power lumbar support. The second-row seats are equally comfortable, provide a lot of fore and aft travel, and can recline.

Ride comfort

8.0

The Passport has a slightly firmer suspension than the Pilot but sacrifices little ride comfort. It controls large body motions and small, high-frequency bumps equally well. Overall, ride quality is one of the best in the segment.

Noise & vibration

8.0

Tire and wind noise is minimal, and the door sealing is very good. Honda's V6 sounds good at high rpm, too. Passengers are insulated from vibrations even over significant surface changes.

Climate control

8.0

The tri-zone climate system is easy to control and effective at both heating and cooling. But sometimes it struggles to automatically adjust to maintain a target cabin temperature. The front seats are heated and ventilated, and they remember your last setting. Second-row passengers have their own set of climate control buttons, and they also have seat heaters in the Elite trim.

Interior

8.0

The Passport offers a good combination of roominess, visibility and practicality. The driving position feels a bit upright and high, but that's usually what SUV buyers are looking for.

Ease of use

8.0

The responsive and vibrant touchscreen infotainment system is easy to use. Having knobs and buttons for other controls and functions is a good thing. The unique push-button-style shifter saves space but takes some getting used to.

Getting in/getting out

7.5

The Passport has large door openings and comfortable seating positions that make it easy to enter and exit. Its slightly raised ride height, compared to the Honda Pilot, makes for a pretty negligible difference from a passenger standpoint.

Driving position

8.0

Even at its lowest setting, the seat height feels high. We wouldn't say it's uncomfortable, but not everyone will like it. The steering wheel has good tilt adjustment, but some taller drivers might want the column to extend out a bit farther.

Roominess

8.5

The interior is airy and provides lots of room in every dimension. Both front and rear seats have good head-, legroom and elbow room for the average occupant. You could even get away with sitting three adults in the back in comfort.

Visibility

8.0

The Passport offers useful visibility all around. The multi-angle rearview camera is good but not as good as a 360-degree system that some competitors offer. The front and rear parking sensors come in handy.

Quality

8.5

Fit and finish is the hallmark of Honda, and the Passport is no different. The materials and assembly quality are high for a non-luxury vehicle. The soft-touch plastics on the dash combined with high-gloss black trim and matte-finish secondary controls look and feel good. The panel gaps are small and even.

Utility

8.5

The Passport is an extremely useful SUV for hauling stuff. The abundant cargo area and multitude of interior storage bins come in handy for just about any use you'll have.

Small-item storage

9.0

The Passport has large door pockets, decent-size cupholders, a configurable small-item storage within the center console, and an abundance of shelves and cubbies. You will be hard-pressed to fill them all. There's a place for all personal items and then some.

Cargo space

8.0

The Passport is only bested by the Toyota 4Runner in cargo capacity, and by a small margin. It has ample amounts of space for cargo: 41.2 cubic feet behind the second row and a max volume of about 77.9 cubic feet. The load height, however, is on the higher side.

Child safety seat accommodation

8.0

There's a good amount of space for car seat installations in the second row. LATCH anchor access is easy. The rear tethers are located on the second-row seatbacks.

Towing

7.5

Rated at 5,000 pounds, the AWD Passport's towing capacity matches that of most of the class but requires the Honda towing package. Two-wheel-drive versions are limited to 3,500 pounds.

Technology

8.0

The Passport is packed with much of the modern technology features one would want. The infotainment touchscreen features a large high-contrast display and is easy to use. Device integration is simple, and there are power ports aplenty. But Honda's adaptive cruise in the Passport can be maddening because it only works above 20 mph.

Audio & navigation

8.0

The premium audio system, which is available on Touring trims and up, sounds great, fills the cabin space well, and allows for some pretty flexible sound adjustments. The subwoofer bass output is particularly good. The navigation system responds quickly to pinch and swipe gestures for easy map zooming and rotation. It offers various viewing modes as well.

Smartphone integration

9.0

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard in the Passport and are easy to set up. Two 2.5-amp USBs reside up front: one for data and one for charging. The front row gets a wireless charger and two 12-volt power outlets. Two additional charge-only USB ports and a 115-volt AC outlet are in the second row. HondaLink allows users to connect to the in-cabin Wi-Fi.

Driver aids

7.0

The adaptive cruise control only works above 20 mph, making it not useful when you're in traffic, and the system isn't as smooth as others. All the other systems such as the lane keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring work well. The front sonar worked best with objects off to the side and not as well with objects directly in front.

Voice control

7.5

The integrated voice controls provide easy-to-follow prompts. The available functions are basic (you can't adjust the climate controls, for instance), but what there is works well. You can also access Siri or Google through the cabin voice control button when your smartphone is plugged in.

Compare 2019 Honda Passport trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

2019 Honda Passport models

The Passport is available in four trim levels: Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite. Every Passport comes with Honda's 3.5-liter V6 (280 horsepower, 262 pound-feet of torque) and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on the Sport, EX-L and Touring. All-wheel drive is standard on the Elite and optional on the other three trim levels.

Standard feature highlights for the Sport include 20-inch wheels, LED headlights, tri-zone automatic climate control, keyless access and ignition, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, Bluetooth, a 5-inch central display and a seven-speaker audio system.

In addition to the Sport features, the EX-L adds a power liftgate, a sunroof, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, blind-spot monitoring, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, extra USB ports, satellite radio and an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen.

The Touring is a bit more comfortable and versatile thanks to features such as heated rear seats, a 10-speaker sound system, a hands-free liftgate, front and rear parking sensors, a 115-volt power outlet and integrated navigation.

With pretty much all the equipment the Passport has to offer, the Elite trim adds to the Touring trim level with auto-dimming side mirrors, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, LED interior lighting and a wireless smartphone charging pad.

Jump to:

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2019 Honda Passport Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded in New York.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in New York

$174/mo

$182/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

Calculate my fuel costs

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

See pricing history

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#1 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Honda Passport from 2008-2022.}

$391/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.14x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

5.4%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

powered by RepairPal ^{Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.}

Honda Passport Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.1

101 reviews

5(57%)

4(19%)

3(11%)

2(4%)

1(9%)

Write a vehicle review See all 101 reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Five Stars, Five Pros & Five Cons

Tiger G., 02/26/2019

2019 Honda Passport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

After a week of driving the new Passport my top five favorite features are : (1) The Honda Sensing safety suite (I especially love the Blind Spot Monitoring, included at EXL and above), (2) the Apple Car Play is terrific, (3) the Nav on this Touring trim also works well, (4) The push buttons in the cargo area for quick fold-down of the back seats rock!, and (5) The underfloor storage … area in the cargo area is handy for keeping items out of sight and secured from sliding around in the back. This Passport is not perfect though, so here are five things I would have Honda change (the first four are right between the driver and front passenger): (1) The Captain’s chair style arm rests are a bit narrow and short for my liking. I’d prefer more real estate to rest my forearm on. (2). The push button gear selector takes some getting used to. It may be the future of gear selection, but I still prefer something more mechanical, where muscle memory takes over instead of the Passport’s version that requires looking down to ensure pressing the correct button. (3) The Auto Stop/Start of the engine (e.g. when idling at a red light) is defaulted to *ON* every time you start the engine. The good news is that it is just one button press (just below the gear selector) to turn it off, but that is a bit annoying to do on every trip if you do not like this feature. I wish it was defaulted to the OFF position. (4) on Touring & Elite there is glossy piano black trim that collects finger prints and smudges like a champ. Honda places this all around the gear selector so if you are searching by feel for the buttons you are sure to smudge it all up (I don’t think this is an issue on the Sport or EX-L). (5). The lighting choices on the back of the vehicle are perplexing. The white reverse lights are all the way down just above the exhaust tips, making them less visible. Also, it seems that Honda removed the red “tail-light extension” lighting found on the rear hatch of the current Pilot (possibly to make the Passport more distinctive). It makes the tail/brake lights seem puny to me and ultimately less safe due to lack of visibility. Despite these cons, I feel the new Passport deserves 5 stars based on my limited experience thus far. The acceleration doesn’t really impress, but if you are comfortable using the paddle shifters, you can easily downshift when needed to make that tight merge onto the interstate, etc. I was able to average 26 mpg on the highway, which exceeded my expectation for this size of vehicle. During city driving the mpg has dropped down to 17-19 for me, which (sadly) is about what I expected. But your combined mpg can easily be in the low 20s as advertised. I like a higher vehicle stance and the Passport delivers. You will find that you are eye-to-eye with any full size pickups on the road around you. Overall, if you can live with the applicable cons that I listed above, then I think you will be very happy with this vehicle.

It's not just a Pilot

NH, 05/16/2019

2019 Honda Passport EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

I now have 5000 miles on my Passport and still love this vehicle. I would change only one thing in it if I could. I would put the 6 speed transmission from my wife's 2018 Pilot in it. The 9 speed pushbutton is very smooth. However there is a noticeable hesitation when shifting from park to drive or reverse. I also like the shift lever better than the pushbuttons. However, I wouldn't let …

61 years of car buying

Robert Regan, 09/27/2019

2019 Honda Passport Touring 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

I have purchased 50 plus vehicles since my first car in 1959 and and first new car in 1960. They included vehicles from motor homes to motorcycles, conversion vans to sports cars, and an honest effort to find a perfect vehicle. All were in one way or another a compromise, too tall, too small, poor build quality, unreliable, etc. At still under 1,000 miles the 2019 Honda Passport …

What's not to love

Roger Lucas, 06/12/2019

2019 Honda Passport Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

We have had the 2019 Passport Elite for about 6 weeks. (1500 miles) We got 28.5 MPG on a recent trip. Almost bought a new Rav-4 but wife & I bumped our heads getting in. The Passport is incredibly roomy. We like the height and width and 20" tires. A 300 pound friend said it was the biggest back seat he had ever been in. Feels like a solid, well made vehicle. Pleasure to drive. Loaded …

See all 101 reviews of the Honda Passport

Write a vehicle review

2019 Honda Passport videos

2019 Honda Passport Review ― Long-Term Road Test & Wrap-up

How reliable is a Honda Passport after 20,000 miles of use? Find out as Edmunds wraps up its ownership of a 2019 Honda Passport. This video covers what we liked and what we didn't as well as fuel economy, reliability and other attributes.

2019 Passport Highlights

Trim:

Sport

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$31,990
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$174/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	41.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

See all features & specs

Safety

Our experts like the Passport models:

Honda Sensing Package: Includes driver aids such as forward collision mitigation with auto braking and lane departure warning. It's standard on all trim levels.
Blind-Spot Monitoring System: Visually alerts the driver when vehicles move into blind spots and audibly beeps if the turn signal is activated in that direction.
Parking Sensors: Indicates with visual and audible alerts how close the Passport is to objects during parking.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Marginal
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

People who viewed this also viewed

Honda Pilot
3.9 average Rating out of 30 reviews.
Starting at $40,200

See Honda Pilot Inventory

Honda CR-V
4.3 average Rating out of 108 reviews.
Starting at $30,100

See Honda CR-V Inventory

Subaru Outback
4.3 average Rating out of 23 reviews.
Starting at $29,010

See Subaru Outback Inventory