2021 Honda Passport FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
25
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
407 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems127 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 127 owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Passport FWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), brakes and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
52
Brakes
21
Electrical System
21
Power Train
21
Engine
21
Fuel System
7
Visibility / Wipers
6
Wheels & Tires
4

2021 Honda Passport FWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 52 complaints, Brakes: 21 complaints, Electrical System: 21 complaints, Power Train: 21 complaints, Engine: 21 complaints, Fuel System: 7 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 6 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 4 complaints.

17
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 10/07/2025ODI#11691991
To preface: All of these issues only occur when the engine idle feature is on. I have not experienced any of these problems when the feature is off. Question #1: When I release the brake with the eng…
BrakesFiled: 09/19/2024ODI#11615527
I purchased this vehicle from a dealership 1 week ago. Prior to receiving the vehicle it had been serviced by the dealership and had passed inspection. The vehicle is a 2021 with low miles and appeare…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 10/27/20221 InjuryODI#11491201
i have had two incidents of the CMBS slamming on my brakes on my 2021 Honda Passport, EXL, with no threat to warrant the incident. It locked the brakes instantly and I was injured mildly the first t…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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