Ford Explorer vs Honda Passport
For 2019–2022 models, the Ford Explorer has 25.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 33.4 for the Honda Passport. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2019–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Explorer
25.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
23% fewer than the Honda Passport
- Complaints
- 2,172
- Sold
- 840,910
- Recall campaigns
- 46
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 82,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 78,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 77,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 88,300 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 60,000 mi
Honda Passport
33.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Ford Explorer’s rate
- Complaints
- 569
- Sold
- 170,291
- Recall campaigns
- 14
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2019. Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 5,000 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 120,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 6,814 mi
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 119,060 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 142,660 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Explorer or the Honda Passport?
For 2019–2022 models, the Ford Explorer has 25.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Passport has 33.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Explorer?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Explorer is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 82,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Passport?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Passport is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 5,000 miles.
Which Ford Explorer and Honda Passport years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Passport: 2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.