NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Honda Passport Safety Ratings
The 2025 Honda Passport scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 24 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Honda Passport achieves an Exceptional rating in the NHTSA Safety Index, scoring 91 out of 100. This places it among the stronger entries within its segment. The Passport's perfect 10/10 avoidance-technology score contributes significantly to this standing. Furthermore, the model has no recalls on file.
The 2025 Honda Passport holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based exclusively on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Honda Passport ranks 51 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.4% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 24 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 51 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Honda Passport?
The 2025 Honda Passport achieves an Exceptional rating in the NHTSA Safety Index, scoring 91 out of 100. This two-point increase from the 2024 model year's Strong rating of 89 reflects a significant improvement in its defect-record sub-score, which now stands at a perfect 20 out of 20. This perfect score is a direct result of zero recalls for the 2025 model year. The vehicle's crash-protection sub-score is 61 out of 70, complemented by a perfect 10 out of 10 for its standard avoidance technology, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. These elements combine to present a comprehensive safety profile. There are 24 unverified consumer allegations currently on file, a modest number for a vehicle of this age. None of these allegations involve reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The most recent complaint was filed in mid-2026, indicating an ongoing accumulation of owner feedback.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Honda Passport perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Honda Passport achieved an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA, buoyed by its performance in side impact scenarios, which also earned 5 out of 5 stars. Frontal crash protection and the rollover resistance category each received 4 out of 5 stars. The vehicle's rollover risk was assessed at 16 percent, with a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20097
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Honda Passport have any recalls?
The 2025 Honda Passport has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order have been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check before purchase, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Honda Passport?
NHTSA has logged 24 unverified owner allegations for this model year. The most frequently cited components in these unverified reports are Unknown Or Other with 11 allegations, Engine with 6, and Power Train with 4. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in the filed reports.
24 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Honda Passport?
The 2025 Honda Passport currently shows no open recall campaigns; however, recall filings can occur at any point. Prospective owners should always confirm that any previously issued remedy has been completed, either by the selling dealer or the prior owner.
- The 2025 Passport is the first model year in the recent generation to achieve a 20 out of 20 defect-record sub-score, the direct result of zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file.
- NHTSA's side-crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars is the top mark in the 2025 test results, while frontal and rollover protection each land at 4 out of 5, with a 16 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result.
- The Safety Index jumped from 89 out of 100 in 2024 to 91 out of 100 in 2025, crossing from the Strong band into the Exceptional band, a distinction driven primarily by the clean recall record rather than a change in crash-test outcomes.
- All 24 owner allegations on file with NHTSA for this model year are unverified, and the filed reports cite zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths, though the complaint record continues to grow as owners file new reports.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Honda Passport places
The 2025 Honda Passport qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Honda Passport safety questions
Was the 2025 Honda Passport crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Honda Passport, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Honda Passport crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Honda Passport earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Passport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Passport as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Honda Passport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 24 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Honda Passport. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Passport years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20097), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Passport 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 51 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.