Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Passport.
The 2019 Honda Passport pairs a 9-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 city, 24 highway, and 21 combined mpg. With 268 total owner complaints and 10 recalls on record—most concentrated under the "Unknown or Other" category—this model year nearly matches the highest complaint count in the Passport's history, falling just two short of the 270 complaints logged for the 1998 model year across a record spanning 1994 through 2026. That positions the 2019 near the top of the model's reliability concerns, a stark contrast to the 15 complaints reported for the 2024 model year, which represents the lowest in the Passport's recorded history.
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 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Transfer Case Fluid | 15W-40 · 20W-40 · 5W-30 · 20W-50 · API |
| Transfer Case Fluid Capacity | 3.2 Pint |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 710 Checking Speed rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | ±50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 710 Speed up rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | ±50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039-.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 650 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 60.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 68.0 |
| Engine Compression | 400 |
| Engine Compression | 400 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| 1 | 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: If using new bolts: Turn 90°. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: 90°. Step 4: When using new bolts turn an additional 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 2019 Honda Passport serves as the inaugural year for its generation, and it exhibits typical first-year growing pains by recording the highest number of federal complaints (268) and technical service bulletins (183) across the entire model arc. Compared to the following year, 2019's complaint volume is nearly three times higher than the 90 complaints seen in 2020, though both years share the generation's peak of 10 recalls. The primary complaint categories for the 2019 model are "Unknown or Other" (35), Electrical System (29), Fuel System, Gasoline (20), and Engine (18), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Sitting at the peak of the generation's initial reliability arc implies that 2019 owners bore the brunt of early manufacturing quirks, which also included 7 crash-related complaints. Given the steep drop in complaints and TSBs in subsequent years, buying a used 2019 Passport is a riskier proposition unless you can strictly verify that all 10 recalls and the extensive TSBs have been fully resolved.
All 268 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay… Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit…
Showing 5 of 183 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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EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.