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2023 Honda Passport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Passport.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2023 Honda Passport pairs a nine-speed automatic transmission with manufacturer-recommended 5.7-quart oil capacity using 0W-20 API viscosity, returning EPA fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. The model year has drawn 33 owner complaints led by concerns around service brakes and forward collision avoidance, accompanied by five recalls. Within the Passport's complaint record spanning 1994 through 2026, the 2023 sits comfortably toward the lower-complaint end of the data—well below the worst year of 1998 with 270 complaints and approaching the 15-complaint low set in 2024—making it one of the cleaner iterations in the nameplate's long run.

Model year202620242023202220212020201920022001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size265/45R20 104HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height71.7 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4167 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

5.8–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2019 Elite
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022TrailSport 3.5L V66.00 sec14.60 sec280 hpAWD
2022TrailSport 3.5L V66.40 sec14.90 sec280 hpAWD
2022TrailSport 3.5L V66.50 sec15.00 sec280 hpAWD
2024TrailSport 3.5L V65.90 sec14.50 sec280 hpAWD
2026RTL 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec285 hpAWD
2026TrailSport Elite 3.5L V67.10 sec15.60 sec285 hpAWD
2026TrailSport Elite 3.5L V67.30 sec15.70 sec285 hpAWD
2026TrailSport Elite 3.5L V67.70 sec15.90 sec285 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, Honda DPSF-II Rear Differential Fluid in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to Use new washer: 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilHonda DPSF-II Rear Differential Fluid
Engine Coolant Capacity1.96 Gallons
Engine OilAPI · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Transfer Case Fluid15W-40 · 20W-40 · 5W-30 · 20W-50 · API

Engine torques

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)Use new O-Ring: Sensor 1 & 2: 9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)Sensors 1 & 2: 16.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate BoltsDriveplate: 55.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse new washer: 29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugUse new sealing washer: 35.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugUse new sealing washer: 35.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts94.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugUse new sealing washers: 32.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugUse new sealing washers: 32.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
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)With High Electric Load: Transmission in N
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)± 50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypeDILZKR7B11G
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043" in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.33-1.44 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeRB100EV-01
Oil Capacity4.29-5.17 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum59.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum66.7 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)59.5-66.7 psi
Engine Oil PressureEngine @ Idle: 10.1 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM71.1 Psi Minimum @ 3,000 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.063" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.024; Rear: .354
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.102; Rear: 0.433
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.00059"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0016"

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Honda Passport shows a marked decline in complaints, dropping to 33 from the 55 reported in 2022 and the 128 in 2021, placing it near the lowest point of the recent generation’s trend. Recall activity remains modest, with five recalls—slightly above the single‑recall level seen in 2024 but well below the ten recalls recorded in both 2019 and 2020. Investigations have also tapered to two, continuing the downward trajectory after three investigations each in the three prior years. The top complaint categories for 2023 are evenly split among Service Brakes/Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown/Other, and Power Train, with only two crash‑related complaints and no fire complaints, indicating no dominant systemic issue. Overall, the data suggests that 2023 is a comparatively clean year within the current generation, making it a solid choice for a used purchase.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
77
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
33
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 33 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2
Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Seat Belts1
Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V431000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionReported 15/06/2023

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…

23V458000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 29/06/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 77 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A24-0612025-11-06Electrical SystemService Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops…
ATI&100920259072025-10-09Service BrakesDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025…
ATI&100220259052025-10-02Service BrakesDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025…
ATI&091820259012025-09-18Service BrakesDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025…
ATI&090420259022025-09-04Service BrakesDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Passport take?

5.7 qt of Honda Genuine API Premium Grade 0W-20 Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Passport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Passport get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.