Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Passport.
Built around a 9-speed automatic transmission and a 5.7-quart engine oil capacity specified at 0W-20 viscosity, the 2021 Honda Passport returns EPA fuel economy estimates of 19 mpg in city driving, 24 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined. Its reliability profile for this model year includes 128 owner complaints—most concentrated around the Forward Collision Avoidance system—alongside seven recorded recalls. That complaint tally sits between the nameplate's historical extremes, well below the 270-complaint peak logged in 1998 but still several times higher than the 15-complaint low set in 2024, a useful reference point for anyone tracing how this model has evolved across its 1994-to-2026 reporting span.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Only use AGM VRLA Battery. 48 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Overall length | 190.6 in |
| Overall width | 78.7 in |
| Overall height | 71.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb weight | 4167 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.5 / 66.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Passport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | EX-L 3.5L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.70 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Honda DPSF-2 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Honda DPSF-2 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.92 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 1.95 Gallons |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | Use new washer: 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | Use new washer: 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | Use new washer: 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | Use new washer: 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | Use new bolts: 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | Transmission in Neutral or Park: 710 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | Transmission in Neutral or Park: 710 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.33-1.44 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | RL85HM |
| Standard BCI Group Number | Only use AGM VRLA Battery. 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 650 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 59.5 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 66.7 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 59.5-66.7 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10.1 minimum psi @ curb idle speed psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 71.1 minimum psi @ 3,000 rpm's rpm |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.4 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .354 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006" |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016" |
| Maximum Drum Diameter | Parking Brake: 8.307" |
| 1 | Perform inspection of ball joint boot for leaks, cracks or any damage. Step 3: Replace any ball joint boot as a complete component that is damaged and leaking grease. The ball joint boot if weak or cracked but not leaking grease can just have the boot replaced. | |
| 1 | Perform inspection of ball joint boot for leaks, cracks or any damage. Step 3: Replace any ball joint boot as a complete component that is damaged and leaking grease. The ball joint boot if weak or cracked but not leaking grease can just have the boot replaced. | |
| 1 | 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 20 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60° | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°, Step 4: This step is for new cylinder heads only: 90°. | 22 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2021 Honda Passport sits in the middle of the second generation’s improvement arc: after a rocky 2019 launch with 268 complaints and 10 recalls, the 2020 model dropped to 90 complaints, but the 2021 year saw a slight rebound to 128 complaints while recalls fell to 7 and TSBs to 93. The top complaint areas for 2021 are Forward Collision Avoidance (20 complaints) and Power Train (17), with 10 crash complaints reported, though the data does not specify root causes. Three investigations remained open for 2021, matching the level of the prior two years, but the trend after 2021 is clearly downward—2022 recorded only 55 complaints and 4 recalls. For a used 2021 Passport, this year represents a transitional point with fewer recalls than the launch year but a spike in collision-avoidance and powertrain complaints; a thorough pre-purchase inspection of those systems and confirmation that all 7 recalls have been addressed is essential, and a 2022 model would be a lower-risk choice if available.
All 128 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the… Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector… Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24…
Showing 5 of 93 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A24-061 | 2025-11-06 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops… |
| A20-022 | 2025-07-31 | Structure | Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not… |
| A23-009 | 2025-07-07 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle… |
| A24-048 | 2024-11-22 | Structure | Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into… |
| A24-061 | 2024-10-08 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops… |
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5.7 qt of Honda 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.