Ford Explorer Sport vs Honda Passport
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Explorer Sport | Honda Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 939 | 2,290 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2005 | 1981–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 66 | 173 |
| Fires reported | 63 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 72 | 84 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.2% | 11.4% |
Ford Explorer Sport by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
116
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
10.9%
Engine & Cooling
77
8.2%
Electrical System
68
7.2%
Suspension
68
7.2%
Seats
68
7.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
67
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
59
6.3%
Honda Passport by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
303
13.2%
Brakes
275
12.0%
Engine & Cooling
257
11.2%
Body & Structure
232
10.1%
Electrical System
222
9.7%
Suspension
192
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
164
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
153
6.7%