33 of the
2,340 complaints filed about the Honda Passport
are about the tires —
100% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 1999.
Began to have a small shake in the steering wheel at first I thought i had thrown a tire weight on the front. The shaking became increasing worst to the point I felt unsafe driving the vehicle. I took it to a service center on February 2, 2026 to have it inspected. They informed me a belt in the driver's side tire had shifted, causing the steering shimmy while driving. They said that there was no visual damage to the outside of the tire. When ask they cause the reply that it sometimes happens. I had to have the tire replaced as well as a second for balance. The thread on the tire was recorded at 5/32nds. The tires that were replaced were: Continental CrossContact LX Sport 265/45/R20, DOT A3XKD8WV 2120 104H. I have seen that a similar tire that was produced by Continental the same year was recalled by your organization
NHTSA complaint #11763794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
General Grabbers AT Driving center lane on clear highway. Tire had a complete sidewall blow out total separation of sidewall and tread. Almost lost control of vehicle. Brand new vehicle with only 400 miles on it. Location on the outside of the sidewall. We saved the tire if you would like us to send it in for inspection.
NHTSA complaint #11716553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tread separation on one of the tires at approximately 34K miles of driving and premature tread wear. 2023 Honda Passport, bought new from Classic Honda in Orlando Florida. Dealer wouldn't report it to Continental Tires and quoted me to install 2 new tires from the same brand (Continental) and after charging me alignment (that didn't solve the problem on my first visit).
NHTSA complaint #11640232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Passport equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact LX, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s side tire was vibrating and deflating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tires were balanced and an alignment was performed, and the tires were rotated; however, the failure persisted. The tires were original equipment. The tires were replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V165000 (TIRES); as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were 32,000.
NHTSA complaint #11623449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Passport equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: 1A30H5223. The contact stated that there was a blister on the driver's side front tire on the side wall close to the tread. The contact stated that the blister was the size of a lemon. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact to call the tire manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the tire had to be replaced out-of-pocket. Additionally, the contact also noticed a small blister, the size of a cherry on the rear driver's side tire on the side wall near the tread. The vehicle manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 2,299.
NHTSA complaint #11622761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tire sidewall separation. Tire manufacturer has recalled other tires with different mold numbers for this exact same issue but this tire isn't included in recall but has now shown the same issue. This could have caused a catastrophic blowout failure had I not caught.
NHTSA complaint #11542044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Driving in neighborhood suddenly Tire pressure light came on. Tire flat with 4 ruptures on sidewall of tire. Continental cross contact LX sport 265/45 R20. This incident happened in Jan 2022 had similar episode in August of 2021 with rupture in sidewall.
NHTSA complaint #11447968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
245/50R20 102H Multiple times the tire was flat after coming out to drive in the morning. Took it to our local Honda dealership, they would inflate it but stated that they could not find the leak. We noticed what appears to be a bubble in the sidewall but they said that was normal. BS
NHTSA complaint #11443442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tire Sidewall Blowout Drivers front 8/27/21 Continental cross contact LX 265 45 R 20 104H is the number after that. rode over a branch approx 3" in diameter at approx 10mph do not feel this should have caused a blow out on an SUV Could have caused loss of control
NHTSA complaint #11431025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2020 HONDA PASSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WOULD GO BLANK AND THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A SPARKING SOUND COMING THROUGH THE SPEAKERS WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE VEHICLE WOULD CONSISTENTLY DEFLATE ON ALL FOUR TIRES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WROTE A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTING THE FAILURE BUT THE CONTACT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HONDA OF PRINCETON (987 STATE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540) WHERE THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN DEALER POSSESSION. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
NHTSA complaint #11398731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON THE 5TH OF JULY 2013. TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED A BADLY DEFECTIVE TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR AND THAT THE BRAKES WERE HAVING ISSUES WHICH INCLUDED POOR STOPPING AND A VIBRATION IN THE BACK. I GOT DOWN ON MY HANDS AND KNEES TO LOOK AT THE TIRE AND THEN NOTICED LARGE ROTTED HOLES IN FRAME BY TIRES. I THEN LAID ON MY BACK AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS ROTTED OUT FROM FRONT TO BACK. THIS IS SO BAD THAT I CAN PUSH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME WITH JUST MY FINGERS. I HAVE SINCE GOTTEN ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE FOR A CONTROL ARM BRACKET THAT BREAKS OFF OF THE FRAME DUE TO ROT. THIS ISSUE HAS FAR EXCEEDED THAT RECALL AND I AM WANTING TO KNOW WHAT WOULD BE MY BEST COURSE OF ACTION FROM HERE? I AM NOW AFRAID TO EVEN MOVE THIS VEHICLE OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS FOR MYSELF OR OTHERS AROUND ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME ON THIS ISSUE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO A RESPONSE FROM YOU ON THIS MATTER.... [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10523645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE BACK LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. IT TORE THE SKIRT AROUND THE BACK WHEEL FROM THE HOLDING SCREWS ,CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE LEFT BUMPER. ALSO, IT TORE THE BLACK BORDER PANELS FROM DOOR AND BUMPER. THE AMAZING PART WAS THAT THE TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT. HAVE PHOTOS.
NHTSA complaint #10193687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SUFFERED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *MR THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE FREEWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER ON ITS SIDE AND THEN CAME TO REST IN A UPRIGHT POSITION. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10050077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. SIZE#1956515 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10031716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE TREAD ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE CORE AND DESTROYED THE REAR QUARTER SECTION OF OUR 2001 HONDA PASSPORT. THE TIRES WERE BRIDGESTONE DUELER 684'S AND WERE OEM ON THE PASSPORT. DAMAGE WAS IN EXCESS OF $ 3,000.
NHTSA complaint #10025883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.