2023 Honda Passport — Full Specifications
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The 2023 Honda Passport is an SUV powered by a 3.5L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine. It returns around 25 mpg (UK) / 21 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Honda Passport workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2022 Honda Passport: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 25 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It carries the same 5★ overall NHTSA rating.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 25 combined / 23 urban / 29 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 21 combined / 19 city / 24 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 258 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 4 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,200 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2023 Honda Passport, all with the 3.5L 6-cyl engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 21 (19/24) | 258 | $3,200 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2023 Honda Passport
Running Costs: 2023 Honda Passport
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2023 Honda Passport at 25 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,455 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $3,200 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2023 Honda Passport Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that include the 2023 Honda Passport (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Structure (1), Fuel system (1), Steering (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Structure — campaign 26V365000, reported 4 June 2026. Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fuel system — campaign 24V900000, reported 27 November 2024. Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Steering — campaign 24V184000, reported 7 March 2024. Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Service brakes — campaign 23V458000, reported 29 June 2023. Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Showing the 4 most recent of 5 campaigns.
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Passport. The most-reported areas are Forward collision avoidance (12), Service brakes (9), Unspecified (8). Complaints include 3 reported crashes, 7 reported injuries. That is close to the median of 63 complaints across the 8 Honda Passport model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2023 Honda Passport
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Brakes (1 recall campaign · 9 owner complaints) — Brake firmly from speed and look for pulling, vibration or a soft pedal; ask for brake service history.
- Driver-assist sensors (12 owner complaints) — Check that driver-assist warning lights are off and sensors are clean and undamaged.
- Body structure (1 recall campaign) — Inspect for corrosion and for subframe or body-panel damage, especially underneath.
- Fuel system (1 recall campaign) — Ask whether any fuel-pump or fuel-system recalls were completed, and watch for hard starting or stalling.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Honda Passport compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 25 mpg figure is 2 mpg below that average. Its 258 g/km CO₂ figure is 5 g/km higher than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Honda models in our database average about 35 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2023 Honda Passport's 25 mpg is 10 mpg below that make average. Its 258 g/km CO₂ figure is 61 g/km higher than the 197 g/km Honda average.
Of the 8 Honda Passport model years we cover, the 2023 ranks 5th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (25 mpg UK combined, against a high of 26 mpg). See every Honda Passport year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2023 Honda Passport have?
It's fitted with a 3.5L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s9) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Honda Passport?
The most efficient configuration returns around 25 mpg (UK) combined, or 21 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2023 Honda Passport cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $3,200 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2023 Honda Passport have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2023 Honda Passport have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that include the 2023 Honda Passport (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Structure (1), Fuel system (1), Steering (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Honda Passport?
Among the 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Forward collision avoidance (12 complaints), Service brakes (9 complaints), Unspecified (8 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Honda Passport's fuel economy good for an SUV?
It returns around 25 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.